Commodity Production Costs Report
Acetylene Production from Coal and Lime
Acetylene Operating Costs & Plant Construction Costs
This analysis presents the costs associated with the construction and operation of a plant located in the United States for Acetylene production from coal using a typical calcium carbide process. In the process depicted, calcium oxide (lime) is reduced by carbon in an electric furnace, generating calcium carbide, which is then hydrolyzed to produce Acetylene and calcium hydroxide.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Acetylene production and related Acetylene production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Acetylene production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Acetylene plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Acetylene plant operating costs (Opex).
The Acetylene 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 Acetylene 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 Acetylene 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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Products
Acetylene. Acetylene (also known as ethyne) is the simplest alkyne and a very important commercial compound. It has several applications in the processing of metals, as well as in the manufacture of chemical compounds, such as vinyl chloride and 1,4-butanediol. This chemical is produced on commercial scale mainly from partial combustion of methane or as a side product in the ethylene stream from cracking of hydrocarbons.
Calcium Hydroxide. Slaked lime is produced from limestone, a naturally occurring mineral consisting mainly of calcium carbonate. Limestone is thermally decomposed in quicklime (calcium oxide), which is then hydrated to slaked lime.
Raw Material
Coal. Coal is a fossil fuel primarily used for electricity generation and as a key raw material in steel production through coking processes. It is also employed in cement manufacturing and as a source of heat and energy in various industries. Extracted from underground mines or surface deposits, coal is processed into different grades based on its carbon content and calorific value, making it a vital component in energy security and industrial growth, particularly in regions with abundant reserves.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Acetylene 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 Acetylene 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 Acetylene 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 Acetylene 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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Details: 200 kta United States-based plant | Q3 2024 | 107 pages | Issue D | From $799 USD

Acetylene Production from Natural Gas (Electric Arc Process)
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Details: 50 kta United States-based plant | Q3 2024 | 107 pages | Issue C | From $999 USD

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This study presents the economics of Acetylene production from naphtha using a partial combustion process. In this process, naphtha feedstock is cracked at high temperatures producing acetylene. The economic analysis developed is based on a plant constructed in Germany.
Details: 50 kta Germany-based plant | Q3 2024 | 107 pages | Issue E | From $799 USD
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