Commodity Production Costs Report
Polychloroprene Production from Chloroprene
Neoprene Operating Costs & Plant Construction Costs
This report presents the economics of Chloroprene Rubber (or Polychloroprene) production from chloroprene using a typical emulsion process. The economic analysis is based on a plant constructed in the United States.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Neoprene production and related Neoprene production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Neoprene production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Neoprene plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Neoprene plant operating costs (Opex).
The Neoprene 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 Neoprene 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 Neoprene 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
Polychloroprene. Polychloroprene (a.k.a. Neoprene, Chloroprene Rubber) is the first synthetic rubber produced commercially by the free radical emulsion polymerization of chloroprene. It was first marketed by Dupont in 1933 under the DuPrene brand, and after significant improvements in the production process the brand was changed to Neoprene. Nowadays, it is one of the most important special rubbers produced, alongside butyl rubber, nitrile rubber (NBR), and ethylene propylene diene rubber (EPDM).
Raw Material
Chloroprene. Chloroprene is a synthetic monomer used in the production of neoprene rubber, known for its resistance to heat, oil, and chemicals. Neoprene is widely used in the automotive and construction industries for seals, hoses, and insulation. Chloroprene is produced via the chlorination of butadiene and is stored as a liquid. Its polymerization yields neoprene rubber, which is prized for its durability and versatility in a range of harsh environments.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Neoprene 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 Neoprene 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 Neoprene 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 Neoprene 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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Polychloroprene Production from Butadiene and Chlorine
This study provides an economic analysis of Polychloroprene production starting from butadiene and chlorine, based on a plant located in the United States. In the first step, butadiene is chlorinated, generating dichlorobutenes, which are subjected to an isomerization to convert them to 3,4-dichloro-1-butene. It is then dehydrochlorinated, forming chloroprene. Finally, chloroprene is polymerized to the respective rubber.
Details: 50 kta United States-based plant | Q3 2024 | 107 pages | Issue B | From $1,199 USD
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Chloroprene Production from Butadiene
This report analyses the economics of Chloroprene production from butadiene and chlorine in the United States, via a typical vapor phase butadiene chlorination process. Initially, butadiene is first chlorinated producing two isomers, 1,4-dichloro-2-butene and 3,4-dichloro-1-butene. Then, 1,4-isomers are isomerized to 3,4 isomer. This chemical is finally dehydrochlorinated in the presence of caustic soda producing chloroprene.
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