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Methanol Production from Refuse-Derived Fuels
Methanol Operating Costs & Plant Construction Costs
This report provides the economics of Methanol from refuse-derived fuels (RdF) for a waste-to-methanol (WtM) process in the United States. In this process, RdF is first gasified to syngas, which is then converted to Methanol.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Methanol production and related Methanol production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Methanol production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Methanol plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Methanol plant operating costs (Opex).
The Methanol 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 Methanol 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 Methanol 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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Products
Methanol. Methanol is a simple alcohol used as a solvent, antifreeze, and a feedstock for producing formaldehyde, acetic acid, and methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE). It is also an alternative fuel in various energy applications. Methanol is produced from synthesis gas and is stored as a liquid. In addition to its widespread use in chemicals and fuels, methanol is increasingly used in the production of biodiesel and fuel cells, highlighting its role in renewable energy technologies.
Carbon Dioxide. Carbon dioxide is a colorless and incombustible gas with chemical formula CO2; a naturally occurring chemical present in the atmosphere. Formed during respiration, this gas is obtained by several ways and at various scales, based on carbon-based fuels combustion, carbohydrates fermentation, limestone thermal decomposition, as byproduct of the industrial production of hydrogen by steam reforming and ammonia synthesis, etc. Carbon dioxide is a versatile chemical with a number of applications, being widely used in the production of carbonated beverages, as an inert gas and as a pressurizing gas. In the chemical industry, it is mainly used in the production of urea, methanol, metal carbonates and bicarbonates.
Raw Material
Refuse-derived-Fuels. Refuse-derived fuels consist of a mixture of waste materials like wood, paper, plastic, textiles, and organic and inert fractions. It is processed for energy recovery in waste-to-energy plants or cement kilns. Refuse-derived fuels are stored as pellets or shredded materials, offering an alternative to landfilling by converting waste into energy, reducing the demand for fossil fuels in energy-intensive industries.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Methanol 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 Methanol 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 Methanol 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 Methanol 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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