Methyl Nitrate Production by Oxidative Carbonylation Process of Methanol

This report provides an extensive cost evaluation of methyl nitrate production by the oxidative carbonylation of methanol. The production of methyl nitrate is carried out by a complex chemical reaction, where methanol serves as the raw material. Initially, methanol undergoes an oxidation reaction.

The process is carried out by reacting methanol with nitrogen monoxide in the presence of oxygen. The oxidation is carried out under mild conditions, with a pressure of around 2–3 atm at 40 °C. The reaction finally leads to the production of methyl nitrate, which is separated from the mixture to attain the end product.

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