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Cyclohexanone Production from Cyclohexane
Cyclohexanone Plant Capital & Operating Cost Analysis | United States | Q1 2026
This report presents the economics of Cyclohexanone from cyclohexane. The process examined is a typical liquid-phase oxidation, followed by a vapor-phase dehydrogenation process. The process examined involves the oxidation of cyclohexane to a mixture of cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone by liquid-phase air oxidation. The cyclohexanol obtained is further dehydrogenated to cyclohexanone by vapor-phase dehydrogenation.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Cyclohexanone production and related Cyclohexanone production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Cyclohexanone production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Cyclohexanone plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Cyclohexanone plant operating costs (Opex).
The Cyclohexanone 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 Cyclohexanone 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 Cyclohexanone plant operating costs analysis covers operating expenses, including variable costs like raw materials and utilities, and fixed costs such as maintenance, labor, and depreciation.
Product
Cyclohexanone. Cyclohexanone is an organic solvent used as an intermediate in the production of nylon, as well as in paint, varnish removers, and adhesives. Its role in producing caprolactam is key to the polymer industry. Cyclohexanone is produced by the oxidation of cyclohexane and is stored as a liquid. It plays a vital role in the synthesis of nylon and other industrial chemicals.
Raw Material
Cyclohexane. Cyclohexane, a relatively stable cycloalkane, is an important intermediate in nylon manufacturing. In fact, almost all cyclohexane produced commercially is employed in the production of Adipic Acid and caprolactam, precursors to nylon. A very small fraction of the cyclohexane produced is consumed in minor miscellaneous uses, such as solvents and polymer reaction diluents. On a commercial scale, cyclohexane production is almost entirely based on hydrogenation of benzene.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Cyclohexanone 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 Cyclohexanone 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 Cyclohexanone 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 Cyclohexanone 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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