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Syndiotactic Polystyrene Production
Polystyrene Operating Costs & Plant Construction Costs
This report analyses the economics of Syndiotactic Polystyrene (SPS) production from styrene in the United States, via a typical continuous bulk polymerization process. SPS can be obtained with stereospecific catalysts of the Ziegler-Natta type.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Polystyrene production and related Polystyrene production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Polystyrene production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Polystyrene plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Polystyrene plant operating costs (Opex).
The Polystyrene 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 Polystyrene 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 Polystyrene 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
Polystyrene. Polystyrene (a.k.a. PS, Thermocol), a thermoplastic polymer with a high molecular weight, is manufactured from the styrene monomer. This material, commonly referred to as PS, exhibits characteristics of hardness, rigidity, and exceptional transparency, accompanied by commendable chemical resistance. Due to its versatility, polystyrene finds extensive application and ranks among the most widely produced polymers globally. The prevailing form of commercialized polystyrene is known as General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS), though it is also available as Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) and High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS). Scrap polystyrene also has its value on the market. Additionally, the polymer lends itself to easy processing through techniques such as injection molding, extrusion, and thermoforming.
Raw Material
Styrene. Styrene is a largely available commodity generally produced from ethylbenzene by several means. One of the commercial routes for styrene production relies on the alkylation of benzene with ethylene for generating the ethylbenzene, which is then dehydrogenated to styrene in vapor phase with steam.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Polystyrene 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 Polystyrene 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 Polystyrene 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 Polystyrene 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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High Impact Polystyrene Production
This study presents the economics of High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) production from styrene in the United States, via a typical continuous bulk polymerization process, which occurs in the presence of polybutadiene. The process is split into a pre-polymerization and a polymerization step. The first step is conducted in CSTRs and the second in plug-flow reactors.
Details: 180 kta United States-based plant | Q3 2024 | 107 pages | Issue B | From $799 USD
Expandable Polystyrene Production
This study presents the economics of Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) production from styrene in the United States, via a typical batch suspension polymerization process. The tiny spheres of EPS are impregnated with a physical blowing agent.
Details: 150 kta United States-based plant | Q3 2024 | 107 pages | Issue C | From $799 USD
High Temperature Resistant Polystyrene Production
This report presents the economics of High Temperature Resistant Polystyrene (HTPS) production from styrene in the United States, via a typical continuous bulk polymerization process.
Details: 150 kta United States-based plant | Q3 2024 | 107 pages | Issue E | From $799 USD
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