Polyvinylidene Fluoride Production by Free Radical Polymerization of Vinylidene Fluoride

This report proffers the thorough economics of polyvinylidene fluoride production by the free radical polymerization of vinylidene fluoride. The production of polyvinylidene fluoride is carried out by the free-radical polymerization process. Vinylidene fluoride serves as the base component that undergoes polymerization under controlled temperature in the absence of a catalyst. The reaction is carried out at an elevated temperature of around 300°C to 500°C with a pressure of 13.8 and 69 MPa. The reaction generally results in the production of low molecular-weight polymers. The conditions can vary with the varying requirements to produce polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) as 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