Synthesis gas demonstration plant program, Phase I. Trade-off study VI, by-product sales analysis. Part 1. Sulfur recovery system. Part 2. Carbon dioxide, fly ash, bottom ash and slag

Technical Report · Thu Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1979

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5360816· OSTI ID:5360816

The objectives of this study were to develop and analyze information to facilitate decision making in regard to by-products from the Commercial Plant. Part 1 of the study investigated the alternative marketing and commercial advantages of producing elemental sulfur or sulfuric acid, the findings to be used with results of a technical and economic analysis to determine the relative desirability of choosing either as a by-product. The principal commercial and marketing input for this portion of the study were provided by review of authoritative published material and by personnel interviews with government, trade association and commercial information sources, including a limited number of major consumers and producers. Compilation and analysis of statistical data and knowledgeable opinions on the following were included: production and consumption trends and future outlook; levels of current and expected future prices; end-use trends and outlook for new uses; geographic consumption patterns; export market and outlook for foreign sales; and other factors related to the present and future supply and demand and effective marketing of the by-products. Technical data were obtained from the commercial suppliers of the processes involved, supplemented by information from producers of the by-products under consideration. The predicted composition and quantity of all gaseous waste streams were used for investigation of by-product potential. Capital investment and operating costs to produce the saleable by-products investigated were developed for each production alternative considered. Operating profits were determined and comparative figures were calculated for net cash flow and return on investment.

• Research Organization: Grace (W.R.) and Co., Memphis, TN (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-77ET13402
• OSTI ID: 5360816
• Report Number(s): DOE/ET/13402-T28
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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