Ethane to Ethylene (G1)

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Team G1 Final Report

Authors: Tahir Kapoor, Brandon Muncy, Alex Valdes

Instructors: Fengqi You, David Wegerer

March 13, 2015

Executive Summary

Introduction

The goal of this project is to design a process for the manufacture of ethylene from shale gas. Ethylene is a fundamental chemical in the production of various important polymers, including poly(ethylene terephthalate), low density polyethylene, and high density polyethylene. For this reason, ethylene is the most produced organic chemical in the world and demand will soon surpass 200 million metric tons per year.

Market Analysis

Process Technologies and Alternatives

Process Flowsheet

Economic Analysis

Capital Costs

Operating Costs

Profitability Analysis

Sensitivity Analysis

Process Alternatives/Recommendations

Conclusion

References