Maleic Anhydride Production from Butane - Cost Analysis - MAN E13A

This report presents a cost analysis of Maleic Anhydride production from butane via partial oxidation. The process examined is similar to CB&I Lummus ALMA technology. In this process, Maleic Anhydride is produced by the partial oxidation reaction of n-butane with oxygen carried out in a fluid bed reactor. The reactor effluent is sent to a solvent-based recovery system for Maleic Anhydride separation.This report examines one-time costs associated with the construction of a United...
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This report presents a cost analysis of Maleic Anhydride production from butane via partial oxidation. The process examined is similar to CB&I Lummus ALMA technology. In this process, Maleic Anhydride is produced by the partial oxidation reaction of n-butane with oxygen carried out in a fluid bed reactor. The reactor effluent is sent to a solvent-based recovery system for Maleic Anhydride separation.This report examines one-time costs associated with the construction of a United States-based plant and the continuing costs associated with the daily operation of such a plant. More specifically, it discusses:* Capital Investment, broken down by: - Total fixed capital required, divided in production unit (ISBL); infrastructure (OSBL) and contingency - Alternative perspective on the total fixed capital, divided in direct costs, indirect costs and contingency - Working capital and costs incurred during industrial plant commissioning and start-up* Production cost, broken down by: - Manufacturing variable costs (raw materials, utilities) - Manufacturing fixed costs (maintenance costs, operating charges, plant overhead, local taxes and insurance) - Depreciation and corporate overhead costs* Raw materials consumption, products generation and labor requirements* Process block flow diagram and description of industrial site installations (production unit and infrastructure)This report was developed based essentially on the following reference(s):""Maleic Anhydride, Maleic Acid, and Fumaric Acid"", Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 5th editionKeywords: Fluid Bed, Maleic Acid Anhydride, C4 Oxidation, CB&I Lummus, Solvent Recovery