Dimethyl Ether Production from Synthesis Gas (Indirect Method)
Dimethyl Ether Production Costs Report | Issue D | Q4 2024
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| 120 kta United States-based plant | Q4 2024 | 107 pages |
This report presents a cost analysis of a 120 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 report concerns the econoimics of of Dimethyl Ether (DME) production from synthesis gas through the indirect process. Synthesis is gas is first converted into methanol, which then becomes the feed for a second step in which DME is produced through catalytic dehydration. The economic analysis is based on a United Stats-based plant.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Dimethyl Ether production and related Dimethyl Ether production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Dimethyl Ether production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Dimethyl Ether plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Dimethyl Ether plant operating costs (Opex).
The Dimethyl Ether 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 Dimethyl Ether 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 Dimethyl Ether 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 Overview
Product
Dimethyl Ether. Dimethyl Ether (a.k.a. DME), is the simplest aliphatic ether, containing only two carbon atoms. This organic compound has been used in the production of the methylating agent dimethyl sulfate, as an aerosol propellant, coolant and in a number of other applications. More recently, DME has attracted considerable attention as a synthetically produced alternative to diesel, able to produce clean energy in the future.
Raw Material
Synthesis Gas. Synthesis Gas (or syngas) is a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, used as a precursor for producing ammonia, methanol, and synthetic fuels. It serves as a foundation for many industrial chemical reactions, particularly in gas-to-liquid technologies. Syngas is produced through gasification or steam reforming of hydrocarbons and is stored as a gas. It plays a central role in Fischer-Tropsch processes, allowing the conversion of gas into liquid hydrocarbons for fuel and chemical production.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Dimethyl Ether 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 Dimethyl Ether 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 Dimethyl Ether production plant studied
Operating Cost Details
Detailing of utilities costs, operating fixed costs and depreciation
Plant Capacity Assessment
Comparative analysis of capital investment and operating costs for different Dimethyl Ether plant capacities
Production Process Information
Block Flow Diagram, descriptions of process unit (ISBL) and site infrastructure (OSBL)
Process Consumptions
Raw materials and utilities consumption figures, by-products credits, labor requirements
Process Diagrams
Process flow diagrams (PFD), equipment list and industrial site configuration
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