Chlorine Production from Sodium Chloride (Membrane Process)
Chlorine Production Costs Report | Issue A | Q2 2024
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500 kta United States-based plant | Q2 2024 | 107 pages |
This report presents a cost analysis of a 500 kta (kilo metric ton per annum) United States-based plant. You can add a customized cost analysis, assuming another location (country), when ordering a premium edition of this report.
Report Abstract
This study presents the economics of Chlorine production from sodium chloride via a membrane process plant located in the United States. In the process under analysis, an aqueous solution of sodium chloride (brine) is decomposed electrolytically in a membrane cell, producing Chlorine, sodium hydroxide and hydrogen.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Chlorine production and related Chlorine production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Chlorine production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Chlorine plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Chlorine plant operating costs (Opex).
The Chlorine production process description includes a block flow diagram (BFD), an overview of the industrial site installations, detailing both the process unit and the necessary infrastructure, process consumption figures and comprehensive process flow diagrams (PFD). The Chlorine plant capital cost analysis breaks down the Capex by plant cost (i.e., ISBL, OSBL and Contingency); owner's cost; working capital; and costs incurred during industrial plant commissioning and start-up. The Chlorine plant operating costs analysis covers operating expenses, including variable costs like raw materials and utilities, and fixed costs such as maintenance, labor, and depreciation.
Process Schematic
The process under analysis comprises three major sections: (1) Brine purification; (2) Electrolysis; and (3) Products Recovery.
Brine purification. Initially, recycled depleted brine is mixed with water and resaturated with fresh NaCl salt (sodium chloride). Heavy metal ions (e.g. Ca2+ and Mg2+) ions present in the brine would be harmful to the membranes. So the brine is treated with precipitants, in such a way the heavy metals precipitate forming a sludge, which is removed by settling in a clarifier. Subsequently, the clarified solution is filtered and then purified by ion exchange resins to remove residual hardness and achieve acceptable levels.
Electrolysis. The ultrapure brine and electricity are the main inputs to the electrolysis area. The brine is fed into the anolyte compartments of the cells, separated from the catholyte by cation-exchange membranes. Chlorine gas is generated at the anodes and sodium ions migrate through the membranes into the catholytes. The depleted brine from the anode compartments is dechlorinated downstream and then returned to brine saturation. On the catholyte side, water is electrolyzed generating hydrogen gas and hydroxyl ions. The membranes prevent the migration of such hydroxyl ions into the anolytes, in such a way that hydroxyl ions combine with the sodium ions forming caustic soda. The addition of demineralized water keeps the catholytes concentration at the desired level.
Products recovery. Hydrogen from electrolysis is compressed and directed to consumers. The caustic soda solution is concentrated to a saturated 50% NaOH solution – the commercialized form. The chlorine gas produced is sent to a drying system, consisting of drying towers where concentrated sulfuric acid circulates as dehydrating agent. The dry chlorine gas is compressed and then liquefied before being sent to storage.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Chlorine production plant examined
Plant Capital Cost Details
Detailing of fixed capital (ISBL, OSBL & Owner’s Cost), working capital and additional capital requirements
Plant Cost Breakdowns
Breakdown of Chlorine process unit (ISBL) costs and infrastructure (OSBL) costs; plant cost breakdown per discipline
Operating Costs Summary
Summary presenting the operating variable costs and the total operating cost of the Chlorine production plant studied
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Detailing of utilities costs, operating fixed costs and depreciation
Plant Capacity Assessment
Comparative analysis of capital investment and operating costs for different Chlorine plant capacities
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Raw materials and utilities consumption figures, by-products credits, labor requirements
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