Commodity Production Costs Report
Liquid Epoxy Resin Production
Epoxy Resins Operating Costs & Plant Construction Costs
In this report, epichlorohydrin and bisphenol A (BPA) are used in the production of Liquid Epoxy Resin (LER) only. The economic analysis considers a plant located in the United States. Epichlorohydrin and BPA are reacted in the presence of an aqueous sodium hydroxide solution to form Liquid Epoxy Resin.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Epoxy Resins production and related Epoxy Resins production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Epoxy Resins production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Epoxy Resins plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Epoxy Resins plant operating costs (Opex).
The Epoxy Resins 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 Epoxy Resins 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 Epoxy Resins 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
Epoxy Resin. Liquid epoxy resin is an essential component in the production of coatings, adhesives, and composite materials. Its excellent adhesion, chemical resistance, and mechanical properties make it ideal for protective coatings in marine, automotive, and electronics industries. Liquid epoxy resin is manufactured through the reaction of epichlorohydrin with bisphenol-A. It is stored as a viscous liquid and typically supplied directly to formulators for use in a variety of industrial and consumer applications.
Raw Materials
Epichlorohydrin. Epichlorohydrin is a key raw material in the production of epoxy resins and glycerol, widely used in coatings, adhesives, and elastomers. It is valued for its reactivity and versatility in chemical manufacturing. Epichlorohydrin is produced by reacting allyl chloride with hypochlorous acid. It is stored as a liquid and must be handled with care due to its hazardous nature.
BPA. Bisphenol A is a high volume production organic compound, synthesized from phenol and acetone. It has been produced in commercial since the 1950's and is mostly used in the production of polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins. Nowadays its use in products with contact with food has been decreasing, mostly in the United States, due to a rising concern on the negative health effects it might cause.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Epoxy Resins 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 Epoxy Resins 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 Epoxy Resins 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 Epoxy Resins 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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