Pentaerythritol Production from Acetaldehyde and Methanol

This study provides the economics of Pentaerythritol production starting from acetaldehyde and methanol in the United States. In this process, methanol is first converted to formaldehyde over a silver catalyst, which is then combined with acetaldehyde in alkaline medium to form Pentaerythritol.

The report provides a comprehensive study of Pentaerythritol production and related Pentaerythritol production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Pentaerythritol production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Pentaerythritol plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Pentaerythritol plant operating costs (Opex).

The Pentaerythritol 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 Pentaerythritol 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 Pentaerythritol plant operating costs analysis covers operating expenses, including variable costs like raw materials and utilities, and fixed costs such as maintenance, labor, and depreciation.