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Projects for Modification of the Process Waste-Gas Absorption System in the Paraformaldehyde Granule (Prill) Production Unit

Modification of the waste-gas absorption system in the paraformaldehyde granule production unit through the design and installation of an advanced chemical scrubber capable of removing ≥95% of formaldehyde vapors and recovering formalin for recycling back into the production process, with the aim of reducing emissions, improving safety, and achieving economic savings.

Nakhl Asmari2024
Overview
  1. 1

    The challenge

    Accurate characterization of the gas composition under variable operating conditions; design of a multi-stage absorption system for formaldehyde and methanol without clogging; selection of a regenerable absorbent that does not generate undesirable by-products; control of the exothermic reaction temperature; integration without disrupting line pressure; recovery at sufficient purity; protection against toxic and flammable gases in compliance with ATEX requirements; resistance to acidic corrosion; optimization of water and energy consumption; and stable operation across 30–100% of design capacity.

  2. 2

    Our approach

    Design and fabrication of a new absorption tower; installation of a plate condenser; system isolation and integration with the suction system; conversion from positive to negative operating pressure; installation of induced-draft fans; implementation of an online environmental monitoring system (GC/FTIR); installation of advanced filters for particles <5 μm; implementation of an HSE system with gas leak detection and emergency ventilation; and obtaining ISO 14001 certification.

  3. 3

    The result

    A new scrubber system equipped with recovery tanks, pumps, and piping; P&ID documentation and as-built drawings; performance test reports detailing absorption efficiency and recovery rates; before-and-after analysis of outlet gas composition; a digital control system (SCADA/DCS); operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals; and certification of compliance with environmental standards.

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