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Propylene Glycol Production from Glycerol (Liquid-Phase Process)

Propylene Glycol Operating Costs & Plant Construction Costs

120 kta United States-based plant | 107 Pages | Issue B | Q3 2024
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This study presents the economics of Propylene Glycol production from glycerol using a liquid-phase process similar to Suppes process in the United States. In this process, glycerol is submitted to hydrogenation, yielding propylene glycol.

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

The Propylene Glycol 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 Propylene Glycol 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 Propylene Glycol 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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Propylene Glycol Production Cost Report Process Overview
Products

Propylene Glycol. Propylene Glycol is a versatile chemical used in food, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications as a humectant, solvent, and antifreeze agent. It is also a key ingredient in the production of resins and plastics. Propylene glycol is synthesized from propylene oxide and stored as a viscous liquid. Its low toxicity and wide range of applications make it highly valuable across multiple sectors.

Ethylene Glycol. Ethylene glycol, also known as monoethylene glycol or MEG, is the simplest diol, with chemical formula C2H6O2. Like other glycols, ethylene glycol undergoes reactions common to monohydric alcohols forming esters, acetals, ethers, and similar products. Most of monoethylene glycol has been produced from ethylene via ethylene oxide intermediate, generating di- and tri-ethylene glycol as well. Commercially, ethylene glycol is available in three grades: fiber grade, with min. 99.8% of purity; industrial grade with min. 99.5% of purity and antifreeze grade with min. 98% of purity.

Raw Material

Glycerol. Glycerol is a versatile, naturally-derived compound widely used in pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and food industries as a humectant, sweetener, and solvent. It also serves as a raw material for the production of resins and polyols used in polyurethane foams. Glycerol is primarily obtained as a byproduct from biodiesel production or through the hydrolysis of fats and oils. It is stored as a viscous liquid at ambient conditions and is highly valued for its non-toxicity and biodegradability.

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Plant Capital Cost Summary

Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Propylene Glycol 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 Propylene Glycol 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 Propylene Glycol 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 Propylene Glycol 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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