Commodity Production Costs Report
Green BTX Production from Wood Chips
Aromatics BTX Operating Costs & Plant Construction Costs
This report presents the economics of the production of a mixture of Benzene, Toluene and Xylenes (BTX) from wood chips. The economic analysis is based on a plant located in the United States. First, the biomass is dried and crushed. Then, the wood sawdust undergoes catalytic fast pyrolysis (CFP) yielding an effluent syngas composed of aromatics, olefins and volatiles. BTX is finally separated from the other components.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Aromatics BTX production and related Aromatics BTX production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Aromatics BTX production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Aromatics BTX plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Aromatics BTX plant operating costs (Opex).
The Aromatics BTX 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 Aromatics BTX 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 Aromatics BTX 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
BTX Mixture. Aromatics BTX (a.k.a. BTX) refers to mixtures of the aromatic hydrocarbons benzene, toluene, and xylene isomers in variable proportions. These chemicals can be obtained from several processes. However, most BTX production is based on the recovery of aromatics from the catalytic reforming of naphtha in petroleum refineries. BTX aromatics are very important petrochemical intermediates to produce a large number of petrochemicals. The most relevant component of BTX mixture is benzene, followed by toluene, and xylene.
Raw Material
Wood Chips. Wood Chips are small pieces of wood used as a raw material in the production of paper, fiberboard, and energy. Their high moisture content makes them ideal for combustion in biomass power generation. Wood chips are obtained from forestry and milling operations and are stored in piles or silos. Their role in renewable energy production and pulp manufacturing is crucial for sustainable industries.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Aromatics BTX 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 Aromatics BTX 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 Aromatics BTX 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 Aromatics BTX 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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