Crude Isophthalic Acid Production
Isophthalic Acid Production Costs Report | Issue B | 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 study concerns Isophthalic Acid production from m-xylene using a typical liquid-phase oxidation process. This report comprises m-xylene oxidation and crude Isophthalic Acid recovery, but does not include a section for Isophthalic Acid purification via hydrogenation. Crude Isophthalic Acid is the end-product of this process.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Isophthalic Acid production and related Isophthalic Acid production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Isophthalic Acid production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Isophthalic Acid plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Isophthalic Acid plant operating costs (Opex).
The Isophthalic Acid 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 Isophthalic Acid 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 Isophthalic Acid plant operating costs analysis covers operating expenses, including variable costs like raw materials and utilities, and fixed costs such as maintenance, labor, and depreciation.
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Product
Isophthalic Acid. Isophthalic acid is an aromatic acid used primarily in the production of resins, polyesters, and plasticizers. Its ability to enhance the rigidity and thermal stability of polymers makes it valuable in high-performance plastics. Isophthalic acid is produced by oxidizing meta-xylene and is stored as a white crystalline solid. It is widely used in the production of PET bottles, unsaturated polyester resins, and high-temperature coatings, contributing to the strength and durability of materials.
Raw Material
m-Xylene. m-Xylene is an aromatic hydrocarbon used primarily in the production of isophthalic acid, a key ingredient in resins, coatings, and PET production. It also serves as a solvent in various industrial processes. m-Xylene is obtained from crude oil refining and stored as a liquid. It is crucial to industries producing strong, corrosion-resistant materials for packaging and construction.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Isophthalic Acid 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 Isophthalic Acid 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 Isophthalic Acid 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 Isophthalic Acid 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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