process-economics-estimator

# Process Economics Estimator Skill ## Purpose The Process Economics Estimator Skill performs economic analysis of chemical processes including capital cost estimation, operating cost calculation, and profitability metrics. ## Capabilities - Capital cost estimation (factored, equipment-based) - Operating cost calculation - Raw material cost analysis - Utility cost calculation - Labor cost estimation - Depreciation and taxes - Profitability metrics (NPV, IRR, payback) - Sensitivity analysis - Monte Carlo simulation ## Usage Guidelines ### When to Use - Evaluating project economics - Comparing process alternatives - Supporting investment decisions - Analyzing sensitivity ### Prerequisites - Equipment list available - Capacity defined - Utility requirements known - Market prices available ### Best Practices - Use appropriate estimation method - Document all assumptions - Include contingency - Perform sensitivity analysis ## Process Integration This skill integrates with: - Equipment Sizing and Specification - Process Flow Diagram Development - Separation Sequence Synthesis ## Configuration ```yaml process-economics-estimator: estimation-classes: - order-of-magnitude - study - preliminary - definitive profitability-metrics: - NPV - IRR - payback - ROI ``` ## Output Artifacts - Capital cost estimates - Operating cost analyses - Cash flow projections - Profitability analyses - Sensitivity charts