Commodity Production Costs Report
Itaconic Acid Production
Itaconic Acid Operating Costs & Plant Construction Costs
This report approaches an economic analysis of Itaconic Acid production from dimethyl succinate (DMS) and formaldehyde in the United States. In this process, Itaconic Acid is produced via a citraconate intermediate in a catalytic condensation reaction. Succinic acid is generated as a by-product.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Itaconic Acid production and related Itaconic Acid production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Itaconic Acid production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Itaconic Acid plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Itaconic Acid plant operating costs (Opex).
The Itaconic Acid 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 Itaconic Acid 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 Itaconic Acid 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
Itaconic Acid. Itaconic acid (also known as methylenesuccinic acid) is an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid that can be applied in the production of unsaturated polyester resins (UPRs), as well as in the manufacture of surfactants, insecticides, and lubricants. Initially produced by distillation of citric acid, this dicarboxylic acid is produced nowadays, on an industrial scale, by the fermentation of carbohydrates such as glucose or molasses, being considered a versatile building block for renewable polyesters.
Raw Materials
Formalin. Formaldehyde is a colorless, strong-smelling gas remarkably versatile as a chemical intermediate - it is widely used for the production of resins and coatings employed in the manufacture of building materials and household products. Since the pure gas slowly polymerizes at temperatures lower than 80°C, formaldehyde is usually available as a liquid solution in water with small amounts of methanol. This solution is called formalin. Most of world's formalin is commercially manufactured from methanol and air in the presence of a silver (or a metal oxide) catalyst.
Dimethyl Succinate. Dimethyl succinate is an ester of succinic acid used as a solvent, plasticizer, and intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, resins, and biodegradable plastics. It provides a green alternative in eco-friendly formulations. Produced by esterifying succinic acid with methanol, it is stored as a liquid. Its biodegradable nature and low toxicity make it suitable for sustainable industrial processes.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Itaconic Acid 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 Itaconic Acid 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 Itaconic Acid 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 Itaconic Acid 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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