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ETBE Production from Isobutylene
Ethyl Tert-Butyl Ether Operating Costs & Plant Construction Costs
This study presents an economical analysis of Ethyl tert-Butyl Ether (ETBE) production from isobutylene and ethanol in the United States. In this process, isobutylene obtained from a butane hydrogenation plant is submitted to a etherification reaction with ethanol conducted in two steps. The first step is in a conventional reactor and the second in a reactive distillation column.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Ethyl Tert-Butyl Ether production and related Ethyl Tert-Butyl Ether production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Ethyl Tert-Butyl Ether production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Ethyl Tert-Butyl Ether plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Ethyl Tert-Butyl Ether plant operating costs (Opex).
The Ethyl Tert-Butyl Ether 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 Ethyl Tert-Butyl Ether 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 Ethyl Tert-Butyl Ether 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
Ethyl Tert-Butyl Ether. Ethyl Tert-Butyl Ether (a.k.a. ETBE, 2-Ethoxy-2-Methyl-Propane) is an aliphatic ether having ethyl and tert-butyl as the two alkyl components, manufactured by etherification of isobutylene with ethanol, in the presence of an acidic ion-exchange resin catalyst. ETBE has a lower Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) and better octane properties than MTBE. As a pure component, ETBE appears as clear light yellow liquid. It is miscible with alcohol, ethyl ether, and Slightly miscible with water.
Raw Materials
Isobutylene. Isobutylene (also known as Isobutene) is one of the butylene isomers, used as an intermediate in the production of MTBE, ETBE, isooctane, and methacrolein. Polymerization of Isobutylene produces butyl rubber. Most of times, C4 isomers are produced commercially as by-products from petroleum refinery/petrochemical processes. Isobutylene, specifically, can be produced on commercial scale from processes based on the dehydration of tert-butyl alcohol and on the catalytic dehydrogenation of isobutane.
Ethanol. Ethanol is a versatile solvent and chemical intermediate used in personal care products, coatings, and pharmaceuticals. It is also used as a biofuel component in gasoline blends. Ethanol is produced by fermentation of sugars or starches and is stored as a liquid. Its role in biofuels contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuels.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Ethyl Tert-Butyl Ether 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 Ethyl Tert-Butyl Ether 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 Ethyl Tert-Butyl Ether 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 Ethyl Tert-Butyl Ether 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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