Polyoxymethylene from Formaldehyde and Acetic Anhydride
Polyoxymethylene Production Costs Report | Issue A | Q3 2024
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| 110 kta United States-based plant | Q3 2024 | 107 pages |
This report presents a cost analysis of a 110 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
In this report, it is assessed the production of Polyoxymethylene (POM), also called Polyacetal Resin. The economic analysis concerns Polyoxymethylene production from acetic anhydride and formaldehyde in the United States, assuming a process similar to the one owned by Dupont. Formaldehyde is initially concentrated and then polymerized in an inert cyclohexane medium. To enhance thermal stability, hydroxyl end groups are reacted with acetic anhydride.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Polyoxymethylene production and related Polyoxymethylene production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Polyoxymethylene production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Polyoxymethylene plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Polyoxymethylene plant operating costs (Opex).
The Polyoxymethylene 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 Polyoxymethylene 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 Polyoxymethylene 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 two major sections: (1) Formaldehyde Purification; and (2) Polymerization.
Formaldehyde Purification. The formaldehyde solution is fed to a concentration column. The concentrated formaldehyde is sent to the Extraction Column, forming hemiformal by contact with cyclohexanol. A cyclohexanol-water mixture is routed to a decanter in order to recover cyclohexanol. The hemiformal is cracked through pyrolysis into the formaldehyde monomer, which is directed to the Polymerization Reactor.
Polymerization. In the presence of a solvent, formaldehyde is polymerized into POM, which precipitates as it is formed. The solid particles are separated from the solvent, dried to remove volatile materials. The separated solvent is filtered and retuned to the Polymerization Reactor, while solids are routed to the Acetylation Reactor, which is also fed with acetic anhydride. An acetic anhydride stream is recovered, refined, and routed to the Acetylation Reactor, where hydroxyl groups on the polymer chain are converted to acetate groups. The product is routed to a Dryer to remove residual acetic anhydride, which is recycled to acetylation reaction area. The dried product is sent to an extruder, and then homogenized, packed and stored.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Polyoxymethylene production plant examined
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Detailing of fixed capital (ISBL, OSBL & Owner’s Cost), working capital and additional capital requirements
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Breakdown of Polyoxymethylene process unit (ISBL) costs and infrastructure (OSBL) costs; plant cost breakdown per discipline
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Comparative analysis of capital investment and operating costs for different Polyoxymethylene plant capacities
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