Commodity Production Costs Report
Weak Nitric Acid from Ammonia (Dual Pressure Process)
Nitric Acid Operating Costs & Plant Construction Costs
In this report, it is approached the economics of Weak Nitric Acid (65 wt%) production from ammonia in a typical dual pressure process, assuming an industrial plant located in the United States. Initially, ammonia is oxidized to nitric oxide at medium pressure. Then, nitric oxide is oxidized to form nitrogen dioxide, and absorbed at high pressure by water producing nitric acid.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Nitric Acid production and related Nitric Acid production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Nitric Acid production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Nitric Acid plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Nitric Acid plant operating costs (Opex).
The Nitric 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 Nitric 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 Nitric 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
Nitric Acid. Nitric acid is a strong oxidizing acid used in the production of fertilizers, explosives, and in various chemical syntheses. It also plays a critical role in metal processing and the production of nitrates. Nitric acid is produced by oxidizing ammonia via the Ostwald process and is stored as a liquid. Its ability to act as both an oxidant and a nitrating agent makes it a key component in the production of ammonium nitrate for both agricultural and industrial applications.
Raw Material
Ammonia. Ammonia (NH3) is one of the most produced synthetic chemicals worldwide. The main application of this world class commodity is in nitrogen fertilizers, followed by the synthesis of nitric acid. It is also used, to a lesser extent, in several other applications such as pulping of wood and as ingredient in household cleaners and drugs. Ammonia is produced basically by the reaction between nitrogen and hydrogen, in a 1:3 stoichiometric ratio. Its production routes are related to the source of the hydrogen used, being steam reforming the main one.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Nitric 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 Nitric 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 Nitric 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 Nitric 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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Weak Nitric Acid from Ammonia (High Pressure Process)
This report targets Weak Nitric Acid (65 wt%) production in the United States. Initially, ammonia is oxidized to nitric oxide. Then, nitric oxide is oxidized to form nitrogen dioxide, and absorbed at the same pressure by water producing 65 wt% Nitric Acid. The whole process examined in this study occurs at a high monopressure.
Details: 200 kta United States-based plant | Q3 2024 | 107 pages | Issue B | From $799 USD
Concentrated Nitric Acid Production from Ammonia
In this report, the economic analysis concerns Concentrated Nitric Acid (99 wt%) production via two integrated units located in the United States. Initially, a typical Medium Pressure process produces weak nitric acid by ammonia oxidation and nitric oxide absorption; then nitric acid is concentrated by extractive distillation using sulfuric acid as dehydrating agent.
Details: 200 kta United States-based plant | Q3 2024 | 107 pages | Issue D | From $1,199 USD
Concentrated Nitric Acid Production from Weak Nitric Acid
This study presents a feasibility analysis of Concentrated Nitric Acid (99 wt%) production from weak nitric acid (65 wt%) by extractive distillation using sulfuric acid as dehydrating agent. The economic analysis assumes a plant constructed in the United States.
Details: 250 kta United States-based plant | Q3 2024 | 107 pages | Issue E | From $799 USD
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