Commodity Production Costs Report
Isobutane Production
Isobutane Operating Costs & Plant Construction Costs
This report examines the costs incurring from producing Isobutane via catalytic isomerization of n-butane. n-Butane is dehydrogenated to 1-butene, which is then rearranged to isobutylene. Finally, isobutylene is hydrogenated producing isobutane. The economic analysis provided assumes a plant located in the United States.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Isobutane production and related Isobutane production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Isobutane production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Isobutane plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Isobutane plant operating costs (Opex).
The Isobutane 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 Isobutane 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 Isobutane 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
Isobutane. Isobutane, also known as methylpropane, is a chemical compound mainly used as refrigerant. Presenting a very low Global Warming Potential (having a value of 3.3 times the GWP of carbon dioxide), isobutane has in fact replaced chlorofluorocarbon or hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants in air conditioning systems. Manufacturing of isobutane may rely on isomerization of n-butane or in the separation of a mixed C4 hydrocarbons stream generated in naphtha crackers.
Raw Material
Butane. Butane is an essential component of the oil and gas industry, used primarily as a fuel and a feedstock for the petrochemical sector. It is a highly flammable hydrocarbon and serves in various applications such as blending with propane in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for domestic and industrial heating, as well as in the production of gasoline and synthetic rubber. Butane is typically extracted from natural gas or crude oil refining. It is stored as a liquid under pressure or at low temperatures, ensuring ease of transport and handling.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Isobutane 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 Isobutane 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 Isobutane 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 Isobutane 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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