Commodity Production Costs Report
Vinyl Acetate Production from Acetic Acid and Acetylene
Vinyl Acetate Operating Costs & Plant Construction Costs
This feasibility study examines the economics of a process producing Vinyl Acetate from acetic acid and acetylene. In the process examined, acetic acid and acetylene react in the vapor phase in the presence of a supported metal catalyst to produce vinyl acetate. The economic analysis performed is based on a plant constructed in the United States.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Vinyl Acetate production and related Vinyl Acetate production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Vinyl Acetate production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Vinyl Acetate plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Vinyl Acetate plant operating costs (Opex).
The Vinyl Acetate 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 Vinyl Acetate 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 Vinyl Acetate plant operating costs analysis covers operating expenses, including variable costs like raw materials and utilities, and fixed costs such as maintenance, labor, and depreciation.
Key reference(s): ?
The process under analysis comprises three major sections: (1) Reaction; (2) Purification; and (3) By-product treatment.
Reaction. Initially, a stream composed of make-up and recycle acetylene passes through a vaporizer, along with a countercurrent stream of fresh and recycle acetic acid. The addition of acetic acid to acetylene, in the vapor phase, yields Vinyl Acetate Monomer. Excess of acetylene is used, at a molar ratio of 2 - 5 in relation to acetic acid. Such feed is preheated by heat exchange against a gaseous stream leaving the reaction zone and steam, and then fed to a tube reactor where the addition reaction takes place.
Purification. The mixture leaving the reactor is cooled, and excess acetylene is separated and recycled to the reaction. The crude VAM stream obtained is further purified in distillation columns, yielding acetic acid, also recycled, and pure VAM.
By-product treatment. The gaseous stream from the first purification column is distilled to recover acetylene, which is recycled to the cooling step.The acetaldehyde contained in bottom stream is sent to another column and obtained as column overhead stream as by-product. The residual Vinyl Acetate in the stream from the bottom of the Acetaldehyde column is recovered by means of a last distillation system comprising two columns and is sent to purification section.
Report in PDF Format
Download & Explore Anytime
Access in Various Devices
Print & Read Comfortably
Share With Co-workers
Up-to-date Report
Professional report based on Q3 2024 economic data, ensuring timely evaluations.
Multiple Use Cases
Ideal for investment screening, feasibility studies, cost estimates, and research planning.
Proven Methodology
Developed using a consistent methodology honed over a decade, ensuring reliable cost analyses.
Report Editions
Content Highlights
Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Vinyl Acetate 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 Vinyl Acetate 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 Vinyl Acetate 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 Vinyl Acetate 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
Preview our Production Cost Reports
Other Vinyl Acetate Production Cost Reports
Vinyl Acetate Production from Acetic Acid and Ethylene
This study presents the economics of Vinyl Acetate production from acetic acid and ethylene in the United States, via a typical vapor-phase oxidation process. In this process, vapor acetic acid, ethylene and oxygen react in a catalytic multi-tube reactor, producing Vinyl Acetate, which is further purified.
Details: 350 kta United States-based plant | Q3 2024 | 107 pages | Issue A | From $799 USD
Could Not Find the Report You Need?
Obtain a Bespoke Report
Get a report targeting the process in which you are interested
See Offer Details
Understand Bespoke Reports and how you can easily order them
Check Editions & Pricing
Complete a brief form and see a quotation for your Bespoke Report
Other Related Production Cost Reports
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate from Ethylene & VAM (Autoclave Process)
This report provides the economics of a typical Ethylene Vinyl Acetate production process from ethylene and vinyl acetate (VAM) in the United States. The process examined in this report employs a high-pressure autoclave polymerization.
Details: 180 kta United States-based plant | Q3 2024 | 107 pages | Issue B | From $799 USD
Acetic Acid Production from Acetaldehyde
This report presents the economics of Acetic Acid production from acetaldehyde in the United States. In this process, acetaldehyde is oxidized in liquid phase to acetic acid with manganous acetate as catalyst.
Details: 650 kta United States-based plant | Q3 2024 | 107 pages | Issue A | From $999 USD
Acetylene Production from Calcium Carbide
This study presents the economics of Acetylene production from calcium carbide in the United States via wet process. In the process, calcium carbide reacts with water to form Acetylene. Hydrated lime is generated as by-product.
Details: 200 kta United States-based plant | Q3 2024 | 107 pages | Issue D | From $799 USD
Acetylene Production from Natural Gas (Partial Combustion Process)
This report presents the economics of Acetylene production from natural gas using a partial combustion process similar to that developed by BASF. In this process, methane from natural gas is cracked in high temperatures to acetylene and hydrogen. The economic analysis developed is based on a plant constructed in the United States.
Details: 50 kta United States-based plant | Q3 2024 | 107 pages | Issue A | From $799 USD
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate from Ethylene & VAM (Tubular Process)
This study presents a techno-economic analysis of a typical Ethylene Vinyl Acetate production process from ethylene and vinyl acetate (VAM) using a high-pressure tubular polymerization process. The plant is assumed to be located in the United States.
Details: 220 kta United States-based plant | Q3 2024 | 107 pages | Issue A | From $799 USD
Acetic Acid Production from Methanol
This feasibility study refers to Acetic Acid production from methanol and carbon monoxide in the United States using a typical rhodium-catalyzed carbonylation process.
Details: 650 kta United States-based plant | Q3 2024 | 107 pages | Issue B | From $799 USD
+800 Reports Developed, Targeting +250 Commodities
Vast Report Library
858 independent and up-to-date reports examining embryonic and established production processes.
Free Sample Reports
Quickly understand the structure and depth of content of our professional reports.