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Laurolactam from Cyclododecane (Photonitrization Process)
Laurolactam Operating Costs & Plant Construction Costs
This report concerns the production of Laurolactam from cyclododecane in the United States. This report reviews a photonitrozation process similar to the one owned by Arkema. Initially, cyclododecane is submitted to PNC with nitrosyl chloride. The oxime produced is then subjected to Beckmann rearrangement and laurolactam is formed.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Laurolactam production and related Laurolactam production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Laurolactam production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Laurolactam plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Laurolactam plant operating costs (Opex).
The Laurolactam 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 Laurolactam 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 Laurolactam 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
Laurolactam. Laurolactam is a lactam with the chemical formula C12H23NO. It is the monomer used in the production of certain specialized nylons. On a commercial scale, Laurolactam is mainly produced through two manufacturing routes, both based on cyclododecane, made, in turn, from the hydrogenation of cyclododecatriene. The first manufacturing route involves cyclododecane oxidation to cyclododecanone, followed by ammoximation of cyclododecanone with hydroxylamine sulfate, while the second route is based on a photoreaction between cyclododecane and nitrosyl chloride.
Raw Material
Cyclododecane. Cyclododecane (CDD) is a waxy cyclic hydrocarbon, solid at room temperature. This chemical is obtained mainly by the catalytic hydrogenation of cyclododecatriene, derived in turn from the catalytic cyclotrimerization of butadiene. The main application of Cyclododecane is as precursor to Laurolactam. It is also an intermediate in the manufacture chemicals, flame retardants and detergents.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Laurolactam 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 Laurolactam 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 Laurolactam 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 Laurolactam 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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Details: 20 kta United States-based plant | Q3 2024 | 107 pages | Issue C | From $999 USD
Laurolactam from Cyclododecane (Oximation with Hydroxylamine)
This report presents the economics of Laurolactam production from cyclododecane in the United States. Initially, cyclododecane is oxidized to cyclododecanol. Subsequently, the cyclododecanol obtained is dehydrogenated to cyclododecanone. Then, the cyclododecanone is submitted to an oximation reaction with hydroxylamine. Finally, the cyclododecanone oxime produced is converted to laurolactam by Beckmann rearrangement.
Details: 20 kta United States-based plant | Q3 2024 | 107 pages | Issue A | From $1,199 USD
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