Epichlorohydrin Production from Allyl Chloride

This report presents a economic analysis of Epichlorohydrin production from allyl chloride and chlorine in the United States using a typical hypochlorination process. Initially, allyl chloride is reacted with hypochlorous acid, formed by chlorine dispersion in water. The glycerol dichlorohydrins generated are then treated with calcium hydroxide to promote epoxidation, yielding ECH.

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

The Epichlorohydrin 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 Epichlorohydrin 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 Epichlorohydrin 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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