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Methacrylic Acid Production from Isobutane
Methacrylic Acid Operating Costs & Plant Construction Costs
This study provides the economics of Methacrylic Acid production starting from isobutane in the United States. Isobutane is first dehydrogenated to isobutylene in a process similar to UOP Oleflex. The isobutylene is then converted to Methacrylic Acid via a typical two-step oxidation process.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Methacrylic Acid production and related Methacrylic Acid production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Methacrylic Acid production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Methacrylic Acid plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Methacrylic Acid plant operating costs (Opex).
The Methacrylic 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 Methacrylic 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 Methacrylic 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
Methacrylic Acid. Methacrylic Acid is a highly reactive monomer used in the production of polymers, adhesives, and coatings. It provides excellent resistance and flexibility in various applications, including paints and textiles. Methacrylic acid is produced through the oxidation of isobutylene. It is stored as a liquid and is essential to industries requiring durable and UV-resistant materials.
Raw Material
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.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Methacrylic 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 Methacrylic 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 Methacrylic 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 Methacrylic 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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