Phenylchlorosilanes Production

This report presents the economics of Phenylmethyldichlorosilanes production from benzenes and methyldichlorosilanes. The process examined is a conventional process. In this batch process, benzene and methyldichlorosilane are mixed with a boron trichloride solution - which works as catalyst for the reaction. Phenylmethyldichlorosilane is recovered from the reaction product mixture by means of distillation columns.

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

The Chlorosilanes 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 Chlorosilanes 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 Chlorosilanes plant operating costs analysis covers operating expenses, including variable costs like raw materials and utilities, and fixed costs such as maintenance, labor, and depreciation.