Titanium Dioxide Production from Leucoxene (Chloride Process)

This study comprises a techno-economic analysis of an industrial process for Titanium Dioxide production from leucoxene in a United States-based facility. In this process, leucoxene is converted by Becher process into synthetic rutile, which then is chlorinated to titanium tetrachloride, and further oxidized to Titanium Dioxide.

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

The Titanium Dioxide 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 Titanium Dioxide 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 Titanium Dioxide 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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