Commodity Production Costs Report

Orthophthalic Unsaturated Polyester Production

Unsaturated Polyester Resin Operating Costs & Plant Construction Costs

70 kta United States-based plant | 107 Pages | Issue C | Q3 2024
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This report presents the economics of Orthophthalic Unsaturated Polyester production from phthalic and maleic anhydrides, monoethylene glycol, diethyelene glycol, propylene glycol and styrene using a typical batch process. The economic analysis is based on a plant located in the United States.

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

The Unsaturated Polyester Resin 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 Unsaturated Polyester Resin 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 Unsaturated Polyester Resin 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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Unsaturated Polyester Resin Production Cost Report Process Schematic

The process under analysis comprises three major sections: (1) Esterification; (2) Cross-linking; and (3) Glycols Recover.

Esterification. This first step involves the polycondensation between a combination of phthalic anhydride and maleic anhydride, and a combination of glycols. Initially, the glycols (propylene glycol, MEG and DEG) are charged to the reactor. Subsequently, maleic anhydride and phthalic anhydride are added to the mixture. The esterification reactor is equipped with stirrers and heating. It is fed with nitrogen to generate an inert blanket. The high temperatures in the reactor cause the evaporation of the glycols and the water generated in the reaction.

Cross-linking. The cross-linking is carried out in a different vessel, where the polycondensation product is dissolved in styrene and the reaction takes place. In this reaction, the vinyl radical in styrene monomer reacts with the unsaturation in the polyester chains, thus linking different chains. Also during this step, promoters are added to initiate the copolymerization and inhibitors are added to moderate the reaction and keep temperature within required limits to avoid product degradation. At last, the final product is charged into drums and stored in a warehouse.

Glycols Recover. A water separation column receives the overhead vaporous glycol-water mixture from the reactor. The column top temperature is kept at 100 - 105 °C in such a way that the column overhead product contains only water, which is further routed to a condenser and discarded. The glycol-rich bottom product is recycled to the reactor.

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Plant Capital Cost Summary

Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Unsaturated Polyester Resin 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 Unsaturated Polyester Resin 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 Unsaturated Polyester Resin 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 Unsaturated Polyester Resin 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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