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Acrylic Acid Production from Ethylene Oxide
Acrylic Acid Operating Costs & Plant Construction Costs
This study presents the economic analysis of Ester-Grade Acrylic Acid (EAA) production from ethylene oxide in the United States using a carbonylation process similar to Novomer process. In this process, ethylene oxide is catalytically carbonylated to beta-propiolactone intermediate, which is then converted to Acrylic Acid.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Acrylic Acid production and related Acrylic Acid production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Acrylic Acid production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Acrylic Acid plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Acrylic Acid plant operating costs (Opex).
The Acrylic 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 Acrylic 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 Acrylic 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
Acrylic Acid. Acrylic acid, ester grade is a vital intermediate in the production of acrylate esters, which are widely used in adhesives, coatings, and textiles. Its reactivity enables it to form polymers that are valuable for water-based paints, adhesives, and textiles. Ester grade acrylic acid is typically produced through the oxidation of propylene. It is stored as a liquid and supplied to manufacturers who use it to create a range of acrylate-based products, driving demand across multiple industries.
Raw Material
Ethylene Oxide. Ethylene Oxide (also known as Oxirane and Epoxyethane) is the simplest cyclic ether. Very reactive, Ethylene Oxide is one of the most versatile chemical intermediates, converted in a range of products, and also used as disinfectant, sterilizing agent, and fumigant. Currently, Ethylene Oxide is produced primarily by direct oxidation processes, based on the catalytic oxidation of ethylene with oxygen over a silver-based catalyst.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Acrylic 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 Acrylic 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 Acrylic 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 Acrylic 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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