1-Butene Production from Ethylene - Cost Analysis - Butene E12A

This report presents a cost analysis of 1-Butene production from ethylene. The process examined is similar to the Axens Alphabutol Process. In this process, ethylene is dimerized into butenes with high selectivity for 1-Butene. Main product 1-Butene is then separated from raffinate-2 byproduct.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...
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This report presents a cost analysis of 1-Butene production from ethylene. The process examined is similar to the Axens Alphabutol Process. In this process, ethylene is dimerized into butenes with high selectivity for 1-Butene. Main product 1-Butene is then separated from raffinate-2 byproduct.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)Keywords: Dimerization, Axens, Alphabutol, Linear Alpha Olefins, Ethene, SABIC