Commodity Production Costs Report

Precipitated Silica Production

Silicon Dioxide Operating Costs & Plant Construction Costs

50 kta United States-based plant | 107 Pages | Issue A | Q3 2024
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This report presents the economics of Precipitated Silica production from a sodium silicate solution and sulfuric acid in the United States. In the process, the sodium silicate solution is treated with sulfuric acid. The solution is precipitated, filtered, washed, and dried, producing Precipitated Silica.

The report provides a comprehensive study of Silicon Dioxide production and related Silicon Dioxide production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Silicon Dioxide production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Silicon Dioxide plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Silicon Dioxide plant operating costs (Opex).

The Silicon Dioxide 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 Silicon Dioxide 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 Silicon Dioxide 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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Silicon Dioxide Production Cost Report Process Schematic

The process under analysis comprises two major sections: (1) Precipitation & Drying; and (2) Finishing.

Precipitation & Drying. Initially, sulfuric acid, hot water and the sodium silicate solution are fed to a tank equipped with a stirring system. Under agitation, the silica gradually precipitates to the extent that further precipitation of oligomeric silica occurs, discrete particles are formed, leading to a decrease in viscosity. The temperature of the reaction media is controlled in order to avoid formation of gel. The reaction product, containing a silica suspension, is fed to a rotary vacuum filter for separation of the Silica from the reaction mixture and washing out the salts contained in the filter cake. The solid content of the filter cake is about 20 wt%. The filter cake is then conveyed to a rotary dryer where remaining water is removed from the Precipitated Silica.

Finishing. The dried product is milled in jet mills and classified to control the desired fineness of the Precipitated Silica particles. Subsequently, the Silica is fed to a drum granulator to produce a dust-free Precipitated Silica product and reduce the volume for transport. Finally, the product is packed in bags and then sent to warehouses at the facility’s Outside Battery Limits (OSBL) to be stored.

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Plant Capital Cost Summary

Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Silicon Dioxide 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 Silicon Dioxide 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 Silicon Dioxide 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 Silicon Dioxide 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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