The economic analysis of processes allows a market orientation and prioritization of development projects. First of all, a preliminary costing takes place by estimating the investment costs. Basis for calculation is a complete process flow diagram with mass and energy balances for a layout of the process steps, performed in the standard material AISI 316Ti. Costs of other materials can be calculated with factors from a table, that of the other sizes and capacities by degression exponents. The preliminary costing is exemplified. The investment is the basis for the subsequent calculation of production costs.