Heptane Production by the Three-step Chemical Reaction

This report proffers the thorough economics of heptane production by three step chemical reaction. The production begins with the catalytic reduction of 2-heptanone, which yields 2-heptanol. The process is then followed by the dehydration of 2-heptanol, which generates a mixture of n-heptenes as an intermediate. The mixture obtained is further hydrogenated and leads to the formation of n-heptane as the end product. This complex reaction is utilized to produce heptane and its isomers.

The project economic analysis provided in the report discusses a Germany-based plant:

• Manufacturing Process
  • Process Flow
  • Material Flow
  • Material Balance
• Raw Material and Product's Specifications
  • Raw Material Consumption
  • Product and Co-Product Generation
  • Capital Investment
• Land and Site Cost
  • Offsites/Civil Works
  • Equipment Cost
  • Auxiliary Equipment Cost
  • Contingency
  • Engineering and Consulting Charges
  • Working Capital
• Variable Cost
  • Raw Material
  • Utilities
• Fixed Cost
  • Labor Requirement & Wages
  • Overhead Expenses
  • Maintenance Charges
• Financing Costs
  • Interest on Working Capital
  • Interest on Loans
• Depreciation Charges
• General Sales and Admin Costs
• Production Cost Summary