Commodity Production Costs Report
Dinitrotoluene Production
Dinitrotoluene Operating Costs & Plant Construction Costs
This feasibility study provides an economic analysis of Dinitrotoluene (DNT) production from toluene and nitric acid in the United States via a two-step nitration process. Initially, nitric and sulfuric acids are reacted with toluene to form mononitrotoluene, which is further nitrated to produce DNT.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Dinitrotoluene production and related Dinitrotoluene production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Dinitrotoluene production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Dinitrotoluene plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Dinitrotoluene plant operating costs (Opex).
The Dinitrotoluene 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 Dinitrotoluene 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 Dinitrotoluene 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
Dinitrotoluene. Dinitrotoluene is an intermediate chemical used in the production of toluene diisocyanate (TDI) and explosives. It is a key component in polyurethane foam production and in making dyes and plasticizers. Dinitrotoluene is produced by nitrating toluene with nitric acid and sulfuric acid, and it is stored as a yellow crystalline solid. Its application in both the explosive and polyurethane industries illustrates its diverse industrial significance.
Raw Materials
Toluene. Toluene (also known as Methylbenzene) is an aromatic hydrocarbon mainly used as an industrial feedstock and as solvent. A significant part of toluene production is blended directly into gasoline pools. Other major use of this chemical is in the manufacture of the more valuable benzene, through hydrodealkylation. Most of toluene is produced via catalytic reforming of refinery streams (C6–C9 naphthas), along with benzene, xylenes, and C9-aromatics.
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 Dinitrotoluene 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 Dinitrotoluene 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 Dinitrotoluene 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 Dinitrotoluene 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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