This report presents a cost analysis of Polypropylene (PP) Random Copolymer production from polymer grade (PG) propylene and ethylene using a gas phase polymerization process. The process examined is similar to LyondellBasell Spherizone process. This process is based on the polymerization of PG propylene and PG ethylene in a multi-zone circulating reactor. This report was developed based essentially on the following reference(s): Keywords: PG Propylene, Propene, MZCR, Gas-Phase Reactor, Bimodal
This report presents a cost analysis of Polypropylene (PP) Random Copolymer production from polymer grade (PG) propylene and ethylene using a bulk phase polymerization process. The process examined is similar to the processes LyondellBasell Spheripol and Mitsui Hypol II. This process is based on the polymerization of liquid PG propylene and PG ethylene in loop reactors. 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): Keywords: PG Propylene, Propene, Tubular Reactor, Liquid-Phase Polymerization
This report presents a cost analysis of Polypropylene (PP) Random Copolymer production from polymer grade (PG) propylene and ethylene using a hybrid (slurry/gas phase) polymerization process. The process examined is similar to Borealis BORSTAR process. This process is based on a dual reactor system (slurry and gas phase reactors). This report was developed based essentially on the following reference(s): Keywords: PG Propylene, Propene, Dual Reactor System, Slurry Reactor, Tubular Reactor, Loop Reactor
This report presents a cost analysis of Polypropylene (PP) Random Copolymer production from polymer grade (PG) propylene and ethylene using a gas phase polymerization process. The process examined is similar to Grace UNIPOL process. This process is based on the polymerization of gaseous PG propylene and PG ethylene in fluidized-bed reactors. 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): Keywords: PG Propylene, Propene, Dow, Gas-Phase Reactor, Fluidized Bed Reactor
This report presents a cost analysis of Polypropylene (PP) Random Copolymer production from polymer grade (PG) propylene and ethylene using a gas phase polymerization process. The process examined is similar to the processes INEOS INNOVENE and JPP HORIZONE. This process is based on the polymerization of gaseous PG propylene and PG ethylene in horizontal stirred-bed reactors. This report was developed based essentially on the following reference(s): Keywords: PG Propylene, Propene, Gas-Phase Reactor, Tubular Reactor, Japan Polypropylene Corporation, JNC Petrochemical Corporation
This report presents a cost analysis of Polypropylene (PP) Random Copolymer production from polymer grade (PG) propylene and ethylene using a gas phase polymerization process. The process examined is similar to CB&I Lummus Novolen process. This process is based on the polymerization of gaseous PG propylene and PG ethylene in vertical stirred-bed reactors. 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): Keywords: PG Propylene, Propene, Gas-Phase Reactor, Vertical Stirred-Bed
This report presents a cost analysis of Polypropylene (PP) impact copolymer production from polymer grade (PG) propylene and ethylene using a gas phase polymerization process. The process examined is similar to the processes INEOS Innovene and JPP HORIZONE. This report was developed based essentially on the following reference(s): Keywords: PG Propylene, Propene, Ethene, Gas-Phase Reactor, Tubular Reactor, Japan Polypropylene Corporation, JNC Petrochemical Corporation
This report presents alternatives for producing PG Propylene from different feedstocks and a cost comparison of these alternatives, across different countries. More specifically, the report compares the costs of PG Propylene production through the following pathways:* Pathway 1: Propylene Production from Light Naphtha* Pathway 2: Propylene Production from Ethylene and Butenes* Pathway 3: Propylene Production from Propane (with Hydrogen Generation)Pathway 1 corresponds to a steam cracker for Propylene production (ethylene as co-product). In Pathway 2, Propylene is produced via metathesis reaction of ethylene with 2-butene (present in raffinate-2 feedstock). In Pathway 3, propane is dehydrogenated to Propylene with hydrogen generated being valued as fuel. The analysis presented in this report includes:* A comparison of the economic potential of the pathways listed above in several countries, comprising: * Comparative analysis of capital costs * Comparative analysis of production costs * Comparison between product price and raw materials costs of each pathway * An overview of each production pathway, including: * Raw material(s) consumption figures and product(s) generated * Related technology licensors and block flow diagram of representative industrial processes Keywords: Propene, Ethene, Steam Cracking, PDH, Propane Dehydrogenation, Olefins Conversion Technology, OCT
This report presents a cost analysis of Polypropylene (PP) impact copolymer production from polymer grade (PG) propylene and ethylene using a gas phase polymerization process. The process examined is similar to LyondellBasell Spherizone process. This process is based on the polymerization of PG propylene and ethylene in a multi-zone circulating reactor. This report was developed based essentially on the following reference(s): Keywords: PG Propylene, Propene, Ethene, MZCR, Gas-Phase Reactor, Bimodal
This report presents a cost analysis of Polypropylene (PP) homopolymer production from polymer grade (PG) propylene using a gas phase process The process examined is similar to LyondellBasell Spherizone process. This process is based on the polymerization of PG propylene in a multi-zone circulating reactor. This report was developed based essentially on the following reference(s): US Patent 20020061264, originally issued to Montell Technology in 2002 (assigned to LyondellBasell in 2003) Keywords: PG Propylene, Propene, MZCR, Gas-Phase Reactor, Bimodal
