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UNIVERSITY OF PUNE
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the project report entitled “Plant Design For Manufacture Of
(B150027136) is a record of the bonafide work carried out by them, under our guidance
Petrochemical Engineering” of the University of Pune for the academic year 2018-
2019.
Date:
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We are sincerely thankful to all the great people who had helped us bring out the best flash into
our mind;
We are greatly indebted to Dr. Dinesh Bhutada for giving us guidance throughout the project
work. Who steered us clear of the fog of technical difficulties and hassles and led us where we
are.
We are thankful to our faculty members Prof. Vikrant Gaikwad whose inspiration, motivation
and discipline, played anvil shaping our mind and attitude just for this Project. We are also
thankful to Prof. Anand Kulkarni, co-ordinator of B.E. project for blessing us with this
opportunity.
We take this opportunity to convey our gratitude to Head of Department Prof. D. B. Dandge for
his valuable advice and suggestion.
We extend our heartful thanks to the entire teaching and nonteaching faculty members for their
timely help and co-operation. We are greatful to our colleagues for their constant support and
assistance that led to successful completion of our project work.
Last but not the least, we attribute success of our project work to our parents and friends whose
blessing cleared off the hurdles in our path
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Plant Design For Manufacture Of Ethylene Glycol From Ethylene
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CERTIFICATE
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
ABSTRACT
1 Introduction
1. 3 Uses 12
1.3.1 Antifreeze 13
1.3.3 Resins 14
1.3.5 Capacitors 15
2 Literature Survey 16
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2.2 Storage and Transportation 18
3.2.1 Dehydration 23
3.2.2 Oxidation 24
4 Market Survey 24
6 Material balance 33
6.2.1 Reactor 36
6.2.2 Evaporator 40
7 Energy balance 43
9 Plant Utility 50
9.3 Water 51
9.4 Electricity 52
10.1.2 Markets 54
10.1.5 Climate 55
10.1.6 Transportation 55
11.1.3 Cost 59
12 Cost Estimation 63
14 Reference 78
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Plant Design For Manufacture Of Ethylene Glycol From Ethylene
LIST OF FIGURES
1.1 Structure of EG 12
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Plant Design For Manufacture Of Ethylene Glycol From Ethylene
LIST OF TABLES
CHAPTER
I
INTRODUCTION
1.1 HISTORY OF EG :
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Ethylene glycol (EG)—the simplest diol—was first developed in 1859 by a
French chemist—Charles-Adolphe Wurtz—via saponification of ethylene
glycol diacetate with potassium hydroxide.
In the early stages, though EG was produced on a very small scale, its
development created a considerable revolution in coolant and explosives
industries during World War I.
1.2 CHEMISTRYOF EG :
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Compound contains more than one –oly group is called Polyhydric Alcohol
(Diols). Diols are commonly known as Glycols, since they have a sweet
taste.
Dihydric alcohols because compounds contain two –OH groups on one
carbon are seldom encountered.
This is because they are unstable and undergo spontaneous decomposition
to give corresponding carbonyl compound and water.
Compounds containing two hydroxyl groups attached to separate carbon in
an aliphatic chain.Although glycols may contain heteroatom can be
represented by the formula C2nH4nOn-1(OH)2. [2]
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1.3 USES:
The following is a summary of the major uses of ethylene glycol:
1.3.1 Antifreeze -
A major use of ethylene glycol is as antifreeze for internal combustion
engines. Solutions containing ethylene glycol have excellent heat transfer
properties and higher boiling points than pure water. Accordingly, there is an
increasing tendency to use glycol solutions as a year-round coolant. Ethylene
glycol solutions are also used as industrial heat transfer agents.
Mixtures of ethylene glycol and propylene glycol are used for defrosting and
de-icing aircraft and preventing the formation of frost and ice on wings and
fuselages of aircraft while on the ground. Ethylene glycol-based
formulations are also used to de-ice airport runways and taxiways as de-
icing agent.
Asphalt-emulsion paints are protected by the addition of ethylene glycol
against freezing, which would break the emulsion. Carbon dioxide
pressurized fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems often contain ethylene
glycol to prevent freezing.
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1.3.3 Resins
Polyester resins made from maleic and phthalic anhydrides, ethylene glycol,
and vinyl-type monomers have important applications in the low-pressure
lamination of glass fibers, asbestos, cloth and paper.
Polyester-fiberglass laminates are used in the manufacture of furniture,
automobile bodies, boat hulls, suitcases and aircraft parts. Alkyd-type resins
are produced by the reaction of ethylene glycol with a dibasic acid such as
ophthalmic maleic or fumaric acid. These resins are used to modify synthetic
rubbers, in adhesives, and for other applications.
Alkyds made from ethylene glycol and phthalic anhydride is used with
similar resins based on other polyhydric alcohols, such as glycerol or
pentaerythritol in the manufacture of surface coatings. Resin esters made
with ethylene glycol are used as plasticizers in adhesives, lacquers and
enamels.
1.3.5 Capacitors
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Ethylene glycol is used as a solvent and suspending medium for
ammonium perborate, which is the conductor in almost all electrolytic
capacitors.
Ethylene glycol, which is of high purity (iron and chloride free), is used
because it has a low vapor pressure, is non-corrosive to aluminum and has
excellent electrical properties.
CHAPTER II
LITERATURE SURVEY
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2.1.1 Diethylene Glycol:
Diethylene glycol is similar in many respects to ethylene glycol, but contains
an ether group. It was originally synthesized at about the same time by both
Lourenco and Wurtz in 1859, and was first marketed, by Union Carbide in
1928.
It is a co product (9 - 10%) of ethylene glycol produced by ethylene oxide
hydrolysis.
It can be made directly by the reaction of ethylene glycol with ethylene
oxide, but this route is rarely used because more than an adequate supply is
available from the hydrolysis reaction.
Manufacture of unsaturated polyester resins and polyols for polyurethanes
consumes 45% of the Diethylene glycol. Approximately 14% is blended into
antifreeze.
Triethylene glycol from the ethylene oxide hydrolysis does not meet market
requirements, which leads to 12% of the Diethylene glycol being converted
with ethylene oxide to meet this market need. About 10% of Diethylene
glycol is converted to morpholine.
Another significant use is natural gas dehydration, which uses 6%. The
remaining 13% is used in such applications as plasticizers for paper, fiber
finishes, and compatiblizers for dye and printing ink components, latex
paint, antifreeze, and lubricants in a number of applications.[4]
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product of ethylene glycol produced via ethylene oxide hydrolysis.
Significant commercial quantities are also produced directly by the reaction
of ethylene oxide with the lower glycols.
Triethylene glycol is an efficient hygroscopicity agent with low volatility,
and about 45% is used as a liquid drying agent for natural gas. Its use in
small packaged plants located at the gas wellhead eliminates the need for
line heaters in field gathering systems as a solvent (11 %) Triethylene glycol
is used in resin impregnants and other additives, steam-set printing inks,
aromatic and paraffinic hydrocarbon separations,cleaning compounds, and
cleaning poly (ethylene Terephthalate) production equipment.
The freezing point depression property of Triethylene glycol is the basis for
its use in heat-transfer fluids. Approximately 13% Triethylene glycol is used
in some form as a vinyl plasticizer.
Triethylene glycol esters are important plasticizers for poly (vinyl butyral)
resins, Nitrocellulose lacquers, vinyl and poly (vinyl chloride) resins, poly
(vinyl acetate) and synthetic rubber compounds and cellulose esters. The
fatty acid derivatives of Triethylene glycol are used as emulsifiers,
emulsifiers, and lubricants.
Polyesters derived from Triethylene glycol are useful as low pressure
laminates for glass fibers, asbestos, cloth, or paper. Triethylene glycol is
used in the manufacture of alkyd resins used as laminating agents and
adhesives.[4]
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Monoethylene glycol (MEG), diethylene glycol (DEG) and triethylene
glycol (TEG) are transported in commerce via bulk delivery in 20 m3 (5,300
gallons) tank trucks, 75 m3 (19,840 gallons) railroad tank cars and 1,200 m3
-1,600 m3 (7,560-10,000 bbl) river barges.
Some shipments are also made via ocean-going tankers, which vary in size.
MEG, DEG, and TEG are considered stable and noncorrosive materials with
high flash points. Under ordinary storage conditions, these glycols can be
stored in mild steel tanks.
If traces of iron contamination and color changes are objectionable, use of
stainless steel, aluminum, or resin-lined tanks are recommended. Glycols are
hygroscopic and readily absorb atmospheric moisture.
If low water content is to be maintained in storage, tank contents should be
kept under dry N2 pressure (circa 1.5 psig or 0.1 kg/ cm2 ga). For remote
offsite storage situations, desiccant units on glycol storage tank vent lines
are commonplace and preferred over the installation of lengthy nitrogen
piping from battery limits.
Glycols become very viscous at low temperatures. Hence, for long term
storage in cold climates, heated or insulated tanks may be required to guard
against problems connected with pumping highly viscous material.
If internal heating is required, use of tempered water or low-pressure steam
circulated through stainless steel coils is recommended. However, product
degradation can result from careless storage tank heating practices. These
glycols are not readily ignited, but glycols can burn when exposed to heat
and flames.
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Since ethylene glycol also has a low vapor pressure and is non caustic. It can
be handled with out any problems: it is transported in railroad tank cars, tank
trucks, and tank ships.
Tanks are usually made of steel: high grade materials are only required for
special quality requirements.
Nitrogen blanketing can protect ethylene glycol against oxidation.
At ambient temperature, aluminum is resistant to pure glycol. Corrosion
occurs, however, above 100oC and hydrogen is evolved. Water air and acid
producing impurities (aldehydes) accelerate this reaction.
Great care should be taken when phenolic resins are involved, since they are
not resistance to ethylene glycol.[5][6]
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Before handling any products you should obtain the available product safety
information from the suppliers of those products and take the necessary steps
to comply with all precautions regarding the use of ethylene glycol.
Personal protective equipment selections vary based on potential exposure
conditions such as handling practices, concentration and ventilation.
Chemical goggles should be worn for eye protection.
Protective clothing which is chemically resistant to the material should be
worn.
No chemical should be used as or in a food, drug, medical device, or
cosmetic, or in a product process in which it may come in contact with a
food, drug, medical device, or cosmetic until the user has determined the
suitability of the use.[6]
CHAPTER
III
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
OF EG
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Sr. Physical Properties
no.
1. Auto-ignition temperature 427.0 0C
2. Boiling point at 101.3 kPa 197.6 0C
3. Critical temperature 446.9 0C
4. Critical specific volume 19.1* 102 gmol
5. Cubic expansion coefficient at 20 0C 6.2 104 K-1
6. Density at 20 0C 1113.5 g m3
7. Flash point, closed cup ( Pensky-Martens closed cup) 126.7 0C
8. Flash point, open cup (Cleveland Open Cup) 137.8 0C
9. Heat of combustion at 25 0C -1053 kJ g1mol
10. Heat of vaporization at 1 atm 53.2 kJ g1mol
11. Lower explosive limit 3.2 Vol%
12. Molecular weight 62.1 g mol-1
13. Normal freezing point -13 0C
14. Onset of initial decomposition 240 0C
15. Refractive index at 25 0C 143.0 * 102
16. Solubility in water at 20 0C 100 %
3.2.1 Dehydration
With Zinc chloride, it gives Acetaldehyde
HOCH2CH2OH CH3CHO + H2O
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3.2.2 Oxidation
Ethylene glycol; the oxidation of ethylene glycol by various methods yields
acetaldehyde, formaldehyde, glycolic acid, oxalic acid and glyoxal. Glyoxal
is the most important oxidation product. The course of the reaction is
dependent on the reaction condition.[6]
HOCH2CH2OH + O2 CHO + 2 H2 O
(Ethylene Glycol) (Oxygen) CH-O (Water)
(Glyoxal)
CHAPTER IV
MARKET SURVEY
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(m.t.)/yr. (11.70×109 lb/yr) and a worldwide ethylene glycol capacity
estimate of 12.45×106 m.t./yr (27.44×109 lb/yr).
It is economic importance is founded on its two major commercial uses as
antifreeze and for fiber production.
Since Ethylene glycol is currently produced exclusively from ethylene oxide
production plant are always located close to plant that produce ethylene
oxide.
Consequently the ethylene glycol demand is closely connected to the
development of these two sectors In view of the increasing price of crude
oil, alternative production method based on synthesis gas is likely to become
more important and increasing competitive.[6]
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India Glycol, Uttaranchal (North India).
Reliance Industries Ltd. Hazira (Gujarat).
Indian Petrochemical Corporation Ltd, Baroda (Gujarat).
NOCIL, Thane.
SM Dye chem. Pune. [9]
So, the graph is showing that Indias net import is going to zero in 2020.So we
have considered that the basis of our plant should be production of EG in India.
YEAR PRODUCTION
2010 738.292
2011 746.322
2012 996.572
2013 1064.221
2014 1069.277
2015 1001.139
BY
1 T 2016
1000 kg 1158.97
INTERPOLATION
1 Yr 2017
330 Days 1110.5
FORMULA -
1 Day 24 Hrs
2011 746.322
2014 1069.277
Production 2020 1383.185 =BASIS
300
Capacity YEAR PRODUCTION t/yr
20% 2010 0.909090909
738.292 t/day
2011 909.0909091
746.322 kg/day
2012 37.87878788
996.572 kg/hr
2013 1064.221
2014 1069.277
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2016 1158.97
2017 1110.5
2020 1383.185
SO, The Production of the plant should be 33.8787 Kg/Hr.
CHAPTER V
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dioxide and ethane are generally also present in the process system.
Oxidation conditions are: 446–518°F (230–270°C) at 15–25 atm is done.
Ethylene Oxide stream is first contacted with Water in a gas absorber at an
Ethylene Oxide (EO) to Water ratio of about 1:20 (to reduce the formation of
higher homologues).
The Ethylene Oxide solution is preheated to a temperature of about 200 oC
and fed to a Continuous Stirred Tank reactor (CSTR) where it is thermally
hydrolyzed to Ethylene Glycol at an operating temperature of about 190 –
200oC and pressure of about 14 – 22 atm.
Ethylene Oxide reacts further with Mono-ethylene Glycol (MEG) and higher
homologues in a series – parallel reaction to form di-ethylene and tri-
ethylene glycol.
The Water – Ethylene Glycol mixture from the reactor is fed to the first
stage of a multi-stage evaporator, where it is reboiled using high-pressure
steam then sent to a sequence of columns where the ethylene glycol is
separated to mono, di, and tri ethylene glycol respectively.
Ethylene Oxide reacts faster with Ethylene Glycol than it does with Water
(Melhem, et al., 2001), hence without control, reaction proceeds normally
with the successive formation of higher homologues of glycol (di, tri, tetra
ethylene glycol) through the continuous reaction of ethylene oxide with the
ethylene glycol homologue formed – by addition polymerization to form
higher ethylene glycols.
The most important process variable affecting the glycols (mono, di or tri
ethylene glycol) distribution is the water to ethylene oxide ratio in the
starting material and only marginally on the reaction pH and temperature
(Rebsdat & Mayer, 2005)
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Hence an excess of water is usually used in commercial plants (almost 20
times more) for high selectivity and to achieve at least a 90% conversion of
Ethylene Oxide to mono ethylene glycol (MEG) (Arrieta, 2001).
Therefore, to stop the continuous reaction, ensure selectivity and maximum
mono ethylene production (maximum volume for MEG), it is expedient that
some form of control mechanism be implemented to maintain the required
Ethylene Oxide to Water ratio of the feed entering the reactor.
That is – maintain maximum volume of the mono ethylene glycol (MEG)
measured by the MEG/liquid level in the reactor (output variable) as changes
in the disturbance - inlet flowrate of the reactants occurs by manipulating the
ethylene oxide to water ratio – the manipulated variable.
This involves the installation of appropriate controller which returns the
output variable back to its set point value whenever there is a disturbance
(changes in the inlet flowrate) in the process.
Hence this work studied the behavior of the continuous stirred tank reactor
(CSTR) used for the hydrolysis of ethylene oxide to ethylene glycol
particularly to fluctuations in the feed flowrate and develop appropriate
closed loop models with Proportional-Integral-Derivative Controller capable
of bringing the system back/close to its original set point value and ensure
stability of the process.[7]
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Producing EO over a catalyst is the first step in the overall EO/EG
manufacturing process. In the reaction section, EO is produced by catalysed,
direct partial oxidation of ethylene.
Additionally, a portion of the ethylene fully oxidises to form CO2 and water.
In the standard thermal glycol reaction process, EO and water are reacted at
an elevated temperature (about 200°C) and pressure without catalyst.
The resultant water–glycol mixture from the reactor is then fed to multiple
evaporators where the excess water is recovered and largely recycled.
Finally, the water-free glycol mixture is separated by distillation into MEG
and the higher glycols.[8]
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C3H4O3 + H2O → HOC2H4OH + CO2
MATERIAL BALANCE
Material balances are the basis of process design. A material balance taken
over complete process will determine the quantities of raw materials
required and products produced.
Balances over Individual process until set the process stream flows and
compositions.
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The general conservation equation for any process can be written as
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Fig No – 6.1 Block Diagram 0f Production of EG
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Fig No- 6.2 – PFD For Production Of EG
6.1 BASIS:
Basis: 37.87878788 Kg/Hr
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Capacity = 37.87878788 Kg/Hr
6.2.1 Reactor:
Ethylene oxides mixed with recycle water and pumped to glycol reactor
where it is reacted with water at 190-2000C & 14-22 Atm Pressure.
The Reactor is Continuous Stirred Tank reactor (CSTR).
The reaction volume consists of two phase, the liquid phase and ionite
(catalyst) phase.
The liquid streams through catalyst bed in a plug flow regime.
The catalytic and non catalytic ethylene oxide hydration takes place in the
ionite phase, and only non catalytic reaction takes place in the liquid phase.
The distribution of the components of the reaction mixture between liquid
and ionite phases is result of the rapid equilibrium.
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The glycol reactor operate at approximately 14- 22 Atm pressure which is
supplied by the reactor feed pump.
The reactor effluent goes to the evaporation unit for the evaporation of
excess water.
REACTOR
EG = 37.87 Kg/hr
EO = 29.86 Kg/hr o
Temp. = 190-200 C
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(Ethylene
oxide) (Mono Ethylene Glycol) (Higher Glycol)
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= 37.87 Kg/hr
M.B.ON WATER:
Moles of water fed = water reacted + water unreacted
219.94 = 8.01 + Moles of water unreacted
Moles of water unreacted = 211.93 kg/hr
Table 6.2 Material balance over reactor
6.2.2 Evaporator:
The glycol evaporation system consists of multiple effect evaporation
system.
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The reactor effluent flows by difference in pressure from one evaporator to
the next the water content of glycol is reduced to about 15% in the
evaporators.
The pressure of the system is such that the reactor effluent is maintained as a
liquid and is fed as such in to the vapor portion of the first effect evaporator.
Consider the water content of glycol is reduced to 15% i.e. 85% of water is
to be removed.
Consider evaporator as single unit.
Amount of water removed = 0.85 × 219.94
= 186.949 Kg/hr
Total quantity of water at the top = 32.991 Kg/hr
Remaining 15% water are still in the bottom along with the MEG and
Higher glycol.
Amount of water in the bottom = 186.949 - 32.991
= 153.958 kg/hr
There is some quantity of glycol carry over along with water from the top of
Evaporator
MEG = 34.97
H2O = 153.958
evaporator
Pressure = 7
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Temp = 159 oC
M.E.G = 37.87 To Column
Water =208.44
Amount of glycol carry over along with water from evaporator = 36.59
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MEG - 37.87 -
HG - 1.28 -
HG 1.28 1.28 -
CHAPTER VII
ENERGY
BALANCE
The first law of thermodynamics demands that energy be neither created nor
destroyed.
The following is a systematic energy balance performed for each unit of the
process.
The datum temperature for calculation is taken as 25 0C.
The different properties like specific heat, heat of reaction, heat of
vaporization, etc. are taken to be constant over the temperature.
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7.1 Overall energy balance
Kj/kmol )
IN
Ethylene oxide -77704 99.106
Water -285830 189.39
OUT
Mono EthyleneGlyocol 454800 75.673
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Di-EthyleneGlyocol 285830 189.39
Water 562570 441.602
Enthalpy of reactants :
As reactants are added at 25 0C, so, its Enthalpy becomes 0.
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Enthalpy of products :
Enthalpy of reaction
∆ H0R= ∆ Hp + ∆ H 0f - ∆ HR
= ( 8575.90818 ) + ( - 16.203 x 10 6 ) - 0
= - 16.2115 x 106 KJ / hr
So, it indicates that it is an exothermic reaction.
So, to control temp. Inside the reactor, cooling water is passed on side
to remove the reactor.
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CHAPTER VIII
EO + Water EG
Excess
COMPONENT Mol Wt
EO 44
WATER 18
EG 62
EO C2H4O -52.64 47
75.4828
Water H2O -285.8 5
EG C2H6O2 -455 149.5
102.5
Delta H of
Reaction
at 298K -116.56 -99647.5
Delta H
(Prod-
Reactants) -116560 J/mol -99.6475 KJ
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This Proves That The Reaction is Exothermic and Energy Comes out From That is
-99.6475 KJ
ΔT = 150 ⁰C
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CHAPTER IX
PLANT UTILITY
The utilities such as water, air, steam, electricity etc. are required for most of the
chemical process industries. These utilities are located at a certain distance from
processing area, from processing area hazardous and storage area etc, where a
separate utility department works to fulfill the utilities requirements.
Steam Generation
Cooling water
Water
Electricity
Compressed air
The utilities required for the plant are summarized as below.
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Steam is used in plants for heating purpose, where direct contact with
substance is not objectionable. The steam, for process heating, is usually
generated in water tube boiler using most economical fuel available i.e. coal,
fuel oil on the site.
In reboiler of distillation column,drying column and evaporator steam is
used at different temperature depending on requirement.
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Cooling by evaporation
9.3 WATER:
A large reservoir has to be made which received water from nearby river.
Storage also must provide to such extent that turbidity is settling and then
sent to raw water plant for further treatment.
Chlorine dose must be given to kill bacteria which prevent organic matter.
Then this water is sent to further treatment. To cooling tower, DM
plant, service water system, drinking water system, fire water system.
Cooling water is required for heat cooler, condenser etc. for cooling effect.
Here in
cooling tower water is fall from high level and contacted with cross flow of
air.
Latent heat of water is high that even a small amount of water evaporates
produce large cooling effect. The temp of CW is up to 25 to 30 ˚C. DM
water is use for process . DM water is produced by removing impurities
salts, pass through anion exchanger.
9.4 ELECTRICITY:
It is required for motor drives , lighting and general use. It may be generated
on site or purchase from GEB & G.I.P.C.L. Transformers will be to step-
down the supply voltage to the voltage used on the site.
A three-phase 415-volt system is used in general industrial purposes and
240-volt single phase for lighting and other low power requirements.
For large motors, high voltage 600 to 1100 is used.
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9.5 COMPRESSED AIR:
Compressed air is used during the chocking of pipes and for cleaning
purpose.
Compressed air can be obtained from air compressor.
CHAPTER X
PLANT LOCATION AND LAY OUT
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selecting of the plan. The raw material should be cheaply & regularly available at
the plant site because this permits considerable reduction in transportation &
storage charges.
The major raw material used in this plant is Ethylene oxide. This can be easily
available in the places nearer to Baroda (because of the huge plants at IPCL ,
Baroda itself) & hence any industrial area near by Baroda can be a suitable place
for the plant location.
Therefore, the industrial area around Baroda can be comfortably chosen as an ideal
place for our plant.
10.1.2 Markets
The location of markets or intermediates distribution centers can heavily affect the
cost of product distribution. Primarily to large market can be beneficial in the
following three ways:
The cost of transportation of the finished goods to the market is brought
drastically down.
The delay in supplying the goods to the market can be continently reduced
& avoided.
The market is studied properly & easily i.e. the future requirements can be
easily & accurately predicted.
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electricity power & fuel (gaseous, liquid or solid) as well as heating oil can be
made available easily in Baroda or from nearby sources.
10.1.5 Climate
Weather can have serious effect on the economic operating of the plant.
Temperature
& humidity of weather should be favorable.
10.1.6 Transportation
The everyday products are always needed to be transported from the plant site to
the marked or other plants & the raw materials necessary from the sources to the
plant.
Hence transportation holds a great deal in the final product cost. A plant should
have easy access to transport facilities. Not only that, the transport facilities
available to the plant should also be sufficient, quick & available at reasonable
rates.
Water, railway & national high-ways are the most common means of
transportation.
These facilities are very much necessary for the transfer of raw material & product
transportation.
Luckily Baroda has all of these facilities.
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10.1.7 Labor supply
Availability of skilled laborers with constant supply & reasonable pay rate should
be considered in the selection of the plant site. Labor problem should be minimum.
10.1.8 Waste disposal
The plant site should be such that it should have the best & adequate facilities for
waste disposal. The permissible tolerance levels for various methods of waste
disposal should be considered carefully & attention should be given to potential
requirements for waste treatment facilities.
10.1.9 Taxes & legal phases
The state & local tax rates on property (such as plant machinery, building etc.),
income, and unemployment insurance & similar items have major influence on the
plant site selection.
10.1.10 Site characterization
The characteristics of the land at the proposed plant site should be examined
carefully.
The topography of the tract of the land & the soil structure must be considered,
since either or both have pronounced effect on construction costs.
10.1.11 Fire & explosion protection
The site should be such that it should have the best possible & quickest fire
protection facility available during the emergency. If possible (means if the
company can afford) the plant should be having its own fire station, fully equipped
latest fire fighting equipments & skilled firemen team. So, in case of emergencies
it won’t have to rely totally on the external sources.
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After the process flow diagrams are completed & before detailed piping, structural
& electrical design can begin, the layout of process units in the plant must be
planned.
Plant layout means the allocation of space, arrangement of equipment & machinery
in such a manner so that maximum utilization of manpower, machines & material
is done & minimum material handling is required.
The following factors should be considered in selecting the plant layout.
New site development or additions to previously developed site.
Type & quantity of product to be produced.
Possible future expansion.
Economic distribution of utilities & services.
Type of building & building code requirements.
Health & safety considerations.
Waste disposal problems.
Sensible use of floor & elevation space.
Operational convenience & accessibility.
Type of process & product control.
Space available & space required.
Maximum advantages of gravity flow are taken to reduce the operational
cost in the piping & flow design
10.2.1 Storage Layout :
Adequate storage of raw materials, intermediate products, final products, recycle
materials & fuel are essential to the operating of process plants. Storage of
intermediate products may be necessary during plant shutdown for emergency
repairs,
while storage of final products makes it possible to supply customer even during a
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plant difficulty of unforeseen shutdown. An additional use of adequate storage is
often encountered when it is necessary to meet seasonal demands from steady
production.
10.2.2 Equipment Layout:
In making plant layout, a due consideration should be given to that an ample space
should be assigned to each piece of equipment & their accessories. The relative
levels of the several pieces of equipment & their accessories determine their
placement.
Gravity flow is preferable to reduce material handling cost during production,
however it is not altogether necessary because liquids can be transported by
pumping & solids can be moved by mechanical means. In making the equipment’s
layout, the grouping should be done so that the service of equipment’s performing
similar function is grouped together & so the better co-ordination of the operating
is achieved.
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FIG NO – 10.1- PLANT LAYOUT
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11.1 WHY REQUIRED?
Instruments are provided to monitor the key process variables during plant
operation.
Instruments monitoring critical process variables will be fitted with automatic
alarms to alert the operators to critical and hazardous situations.
The primary objectives of the designer when specifying instrumentation and
control
schemes are:
11.1.3 Cost:
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The instrumentation can be pneumatic, hydraulic or electric. The recent
trend is to go for electronic instrumentation, but pneumatic instrumentation
is still in use.
The instrumentation is required to measure temperature, pressure, flowrate,
level, physical properties as density, pH, humidity, chemical composition
etc.
Many devices are used to measure the temperature variations in the process
such as mercury in glass thermometer, bimetallic thermometer, pressure
spring thermometer, thermocouples, resistance thermocouples, radiation
pyrometers and optical pyrometers are used.
Out of all these the industrial thermocouples are competitively good as they
provide large measuring range, without introducing error. Automatic control
is also possible with such devices.
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Table-11.1 List of Thermometers with temperature Range
Measuring Instrument Temp. Range ºC
Liquid level detectors measure either the position of a free liquid surface
above a datum level or the hydrostatic head developed by the liquid is
measured.
The liquid level is measured both by direct and indirect means.
Direct methods involve direct measurement of the distance from the liquid
level to a datum level.
Indirect method follows changing liquid surface position on bubble tube
method, resistance method, radiation method, etc.
CHAPTER XII
COST ESTIMATION
A plant design obviously must present a process that is capable of operating under
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conditions, which will yield a profit. Since net profit equals total income minus all
expenses, it is essential that the chemical engineer be aware of many different
types of costs involved in manufacturing processes.
1 MEG 1 50 50
STORAGE
TANK
2 HG STORAGE 1 50 50
TANK
3 EO STORAGE 1 50 50
TANK
PUMP
8 MIXER 1 8 8
9 REBOILER 6 80 480
10 CONDENSOR 3 30 90
TOTAL ESTIMATION COST = 2273 Thusd Rs.
12.2 Indirect Costs:
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Thusd)
2 Construction 20 454
expenses
4 Contingencies 10 227
2 Purchased 40 909
Equipment
Installation cost
5 Electrical 12 272.7
Installation cost
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7 Yard improvement 10 227
cost
Fixed Capital Investment (FCI) = Total Direct Cost + Total Indirect Cost
= 7612.75 + 2273
= 9885.75 Thusd Rs.
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CHAPTER XIII
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Clear liquid under pressure. Sweet Ethereal
Health hazards:
Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Causes burns. May cause
cancer.
Environmental Hazards:
Harmful to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
Skin Contact:
Exposure to rapidly expanding gases may cause frost burns to eyes and/or skin.
Liquid solutions of ethylene oxide cause serious chemical
burns of the skin and eye lesions. Onset of effects may be delayed for several
hours.
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13.3 General Information:
Do not attempt to rescue the victim unless proper repiratory protection is worn.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. Do not attempt to rescue the victim unless proper Expiratory
protection is worn
Skin Contact:
Remove contaminated clothing. Flush exposed area with water and follow by
washing with soap if available.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 30 minutes while
holding eyelids open. Transport to the nearest medical facility for additional
treatment.
Advice to Physician:
Contact a Poison Control Center or toxicologist for guidance.
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Shut off supply. If not possible and no risk to surroundings, let the fire burn itself
out..
Additional Advice:
If the fire cannot be extinguished the only course of action is to evacuate
immediately. Large fires should only be fought by properly trained fire fighters.
Evacuate the area of all non-essential personnel.
Protective measures:
Avoid contact with spilled or released material. Isolate hazard area and they deny
entry to unnecessary or unprotected personnel. Stay unwinds and keeps out of low
areas. Extinguish ant make flames.
Do not smoke.
Remove ignition sources. Avoid sparks.
Clean Up Methods:
Use water spray (fog) to reduce vapors or divert vapour cloud drift.
Do not use water in ajet. Alcohol foam applied to surface of liquid pools
may slow release of EO vapors into the atmosphere.
Handling:
Ventilate workplace in such a way that the Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) is
not exceeded. The vapor is heavier than air spreads along the ground and distant
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ignition is possible. Electrostatic charges may be generated during pumping.
Electrostatic discharge may cause fire.
Storage:
Ethylene oxide (EO), an extremely flammable and toxic gas, and other hazardous
vapours may evolve and collect in the headspace of storage tanks, transport vessels
and other enclosed containers Storage Temperature: 30oC / 86oF maximum.
Product Transfer:
Electrostatic charges may be generate during pumping. Electrostatic discharge may
cause fire. Lines should be purged with nitrogen before and after product transfer.
Refer to supplier for further product transfer instructions if required.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION :
Color: Colorless
Physical State: Liquid
Odor: Sweet
Hazards of product: May cause eye irritation. Isolate area.
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May cause slight eye irritation. Corneal injury is unlikely. Vapor or mist may cause
eye irritation.
Skin Contact:
Brief contact is essentially nonirritating to skin.
Skin Absorption:
Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts.
Inhalation:
At room temperature, exposure to vapor is minimal due to low volatility. With
good ventilation, single exposure is not expected to
cause adverse effects.
Effects of Repeated Exposure:
Repeated excessive exposure may cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract. In
humans, effects have been reported on the following organs: Central nervous
system.
Birth Defects
Based on animal studies, ingestion of very large amounts of ethylene glycol
appears to be the major and possibly only route of exposure to produce birth
defects.
FIRST-AID MEASURES :
Eye Contact:
Flush eyes thoroughly with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses after
the initial 1-2 minutes and continue flushing for several additional minutes.
Skin Contact:
Wash skin with plenty of water.
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Inhalation:
Move person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration; ifby mouth to
mouth use rescuer protection (pocket mask, etc).
Extinguishing Media:
Water fog or fine spray. Dry chemical fire extinguishers. Carbon dioxide fire
extinguishers. Foam. Do not use direct water stream. May spread fire.
PERSONAL PROTECTION :
Eye/Face Protection:
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Use safety glasses. If exposure causes eye discomfort, use a full-face respirator.
Skin Protection:
Use protective clothing chemically resistant to this material. Selection of specific
items such as face shield, boots, apron, or full body suit will depend on the task.
Remove contaminated clothing immediately.
Hand protection:
If hands are cut or scratched, use gloves chemically resistant to this material even
for brief exposures. Use gloves with insulation for thermal protection, when
needed. Examples of preferred glove barriermaterials include: Butyl rubber.
Natural rubber
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