Synthetic Rubber Production from Isoprene

This report presents the economics of synthetic rubber production from isoprene through the solution polymerisation process. In this process, a monomer such as isoprene is used as a feed material. Isoprene is treated by polymerisation using a catalyst and process steam to form chains of polymers, finally resulting into a rubber substance. Using vulcanization, these polymer chains are then converted into a more durable material, thus, forming synthetic rubber.

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