This work designed, modeled and performed economic analysis of the base case
extraction and recovery of catechin mix (CM) from Camellia sinensis leaves
(CSL) using deep eutectic solvent (DES) and microwave assisted extraction
(MAE) with the assistance of SuperPro Designer software. Techno-economic
analysis of three commercial scales of manufacture was also investigated and
compared using profitability parameters. Sensitivity and uncertainty
analyses were further carried out on the most viable commercial scale to
determine input variable (s) of highest significance on the profitability of
the process. The 3.30 kg CM/batch is the most economically desirable scale
with return on investment of 324.65%, payback period of 0.31 year, internal
rate of return of 163.83% and net present value of 1,059,595,224. Out of the
input variables selected for the sensitivity and uncertainty analyses, CSL
and DES costs have the least effect on the selected profitability parameters
of the process.
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