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Executive Summary Rancangan Pabrik Linear Alkylbenzene (LAB) Dari Paraffin Proses UOP/CEPSA Dengan Desain Alat Utama Kolom Distilasi LAB (T-103)
ABSTRACT
Linear alkylbenzene (LAB) is an organic compound (C₁₂H₂₆) that is a clear liquid used as a raw material in detergents, household cleaning products, agricultural herbicides, ink solvents, and paints. LAB has replaced alkylbenzene sulfonate (ABS) as a detergent raw material because it degrades faster, making it more environmentally friendly. Additionally, LAB compounds are more cost-effective and have a greater cleaning effectiveness than other surfactants, as well as a minimal impact on waste treatment systems. The Detal process is the most economical method of producing LAB and is used to manufacture more than 70% of the world's LAB. In Indonesia, demand for LAB continues to grow at a rate of 4.09% per year. However, domestic production capacity is limited because only one producer meets national needs. PT PRILAB Petrochem, a paraffin-based LAB factory using UOP/CEPSA technology, will be established in Mertasinga Village, North Cilacap, Cilacap Regency, Central Java, in 2028. It will have a production capacity of 42,000 tons per year. The establishment of this plant will reduce dependence on imports to meet domestic needs.
The production process of LAB with paraffin as the main raw material consists of four stages: dehydrogenation of paraffin into olefins, hydrogenation of olefins into mono-olefins, alkylation with benzene, and separation and purification of products. LAB as the main product with low volatility is separated using a distillation column (T-103) as the top product, while HAB as a by-product is separated at the bottom with a purity of 99.8%. The plant is designed by implementing a heat exchanger network (HEN) system consisting of 11 heat exchanger units. LAB plant utilities are provided in the form of steam supply unit, water supply unit, and electricity supply unit. The equipment in the factory is equipped with safety instruments and process control instruments to ensure the production process runs well. Production waste will be processed in the waste treatment unit to meet good environmental standards.
The results of the economic analysis noted that the Total Capital Investment (TCI) obtained was Rp2,132,148,457,091. Total Production Cost (TPC) was Rp1,937,473,098,484, and Working Capital Investment (WCI) was Rp. 319,822,268,564. From the profitability analysis, the Net Present Value (NPV) value of Rp. 5,848,975,614,534 was obtained with an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 21.13%, Break Even Point (BEP) occurred at a production capacity of 44,15%, and Payback Period (PBP) time of 3.01 years. The profitability analysis results show that the LAB plant is feasible to establish and is a profitable investment.
Keywords: Economic Analysis, Linear Alkylbenzene, Distillation Column, Plant.
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