Commodity Production Costs Report
Aniline Production from Benzene
Aniline Operating Costs & Plant Construction Costs
This report presents the economics of Aniline production from benzene, nitric acid and hydrogen in the United States. In this report, benzene is nitrated with mixed acid (nitric and sulfuric) to produce mononitrobenzene (MNB). Then, MNB is submitted to a liquid phase hydrogenation, being reduced to Aniline.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Aniline production and related Aniline production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Aniline production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Aniline plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Aniline plant operating costs (Opex).
The Aniline 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 Aniline 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 Aniline 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
Aniline. Aniline is an important organic compound used primarily in the production of polyurethane foam, rubber processing chemicals, and dyes. Its versatility in chemical synthesis makes it a key intermediate for several industrial applications. Aniline is produced by the hydrogenation of nitrobenzene. It is stored as a liquid at room temperature and requires careful handling due to its toxicity.
Raw Materials
Hydrogen. The hydrogen molecule, H2, is the normal state of pure hydrogen, even though hydrogen can be found in its atomic form under specific conditions. It is a very stable molecule, not usually reactive under normal conditions. Essentially, molecular hydrogen is produced industrially by three different methods: hydrocarbons steam reforming, hydrocarbons partial oxidation and water electrolysis. Hydrogen can also be obtained as a by-product recovered in processes such as the manufacture of styrene from ethylbenzene.
Benzene. Benzene (C6H6) is a flammable and volatile liquid. As the most simple aromatic hydrocarbon, it is used as an intermediate to produce many important chemicals, such as styrene (raw material for polystyrene and synthetic rubber), cyclohexane (used in nylon production), alkylbenzenes (used in detergent industry), aniline (used to produce dyes and polyurethanes), and chlorobenzenes. Also, benzene is used to produce pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, plastics, and pesticides. It occurs naturally in crude oil and coal tar.
Nitric Acid. Nitric acid is a strong oxidizing acid used in the production of fertilizers, explosives, and in various chemical syntheses. It also plays a critical role in metal processing and the production of nitrates. Nitric acid is produced by oxidizing ammonia via the Ostwald process and is stored as a liquid. Its ability to act as both an oxidant and a nitrating agent makes it a key component in the production of ammonium nitrate for both agricultural and industrial applications.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Aniline 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 Aniline 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 Aniline 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 Aniline 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: 350 kta United States-based plant | Q3 2024 | 107 pages | Issue B | From $799 USD
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