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REACTIVE CHEMICALS REVIEW PROPYLENE GLYCOL PLANT
MARCH, 1985
I.REACTIVE CHEMICALS CONCERNS II. OVERVIEW OF PLANT III. WORST CASE
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I, REACTIVE CHEMICALS CONCERNS A. REACTOR AREA 1. WATER BACKUP INTO PO FEED TANK 2. LOSS OF WATER FLOW 3. INSUFFICIENT HEAT TO CARRY OUT PO/WATER REACTION A. DEADHEAD PO FEED PUMP 5. NAOH ADDITION TO SWEET WATER DRUM (D-9) 6. NH4 IN PO FEED 7. PDC IN PO FEED B. EVAPORATION 1. RERUN OF SLOP FROM SUMPS C. DISTILLATION 1. BREAKING VACUUM ON GLYCOL COLUMNS D. HYDROGENATION 1. HYDROGEN FLAMMABILITY 2. HARSHAW CATALYST 3. GLYCOL BACKUP INTO HYDROGEN BANKS
II. OVERVIEW OF PLANT A. REACTOR AREA 1. HEAT OF REACTION 2. TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES 3. REACTOR TRIPS/CONCERNS
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B. EVAPORATION 1. TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURES 2. CONCENTRATION OF GLYCOL 3. CONCERN a. RERUN OF SLOP FROM SUMPS
C. DISTILLATION 1. TEMPERATURES AMD PRESSURES 2. CONCENTRATION OF HEAVIES 3. CONCERN a. BREAKING VACUUM ON GLYCOL COLUMNS
D. HYDROGENATION 1, NORMAL REACTION 2, TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES 3, CONCERNS a. HYDROGEN b. CATALYST c. GLYCOL BACKUP INTO HYDROGEN BANKS
III. WORST CASE A. GLYCOL PLANT B. HYDROGENATOR
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REACTOR AREA CONCERNS 1. WATER BACKUP INTO PO FEED TANK
2. LOSS OF WATER FLOW
3. INSUFFICIENT HEAT TO CARRY OUT PO/WATER REACTION
4. DEAD HEAD PO FEED PUMP
5. NAOH ADDITION TO SWEET WATER
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7. PDC IN PO FEED
PLANT PREVENTION 1. LOW DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE
TRIP ACROSS MIX TUBES 2. LOW AMP SHUTDOWN ON WATER
FEED PUMPS 3. E-510 LOW OUTLET TEMPERATURE
TRIP 4. HIGH PUMP DISCHARGE TEMP
ERATURE SHUTDOWN 5. ROUND ANALYSIS TO VERIFY
TANK CONTENTS 6. UNWANTED REACTION, CLEAN UP
CAUSTIC FEED TO HYDROLYZERS 7. ROUND ANALYSIS ON PO FEED
OTHER REACTOR TRIPS
A. HIGH PRESSURE ON MIX TUBES B. LOW PRESSURE ON MIX TUBES
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V BREAKING VACUUM ON GT.YCOT. STTT.T.K
Glycol, under vacuum and above its flash point temperature, can possibly explode upon contact with air. To be completely safe, vacuum on each glycol still should not be broken until the still bottoms temperature reaches 80 C.
If necessary, at a supervisor's discretion, vacuum can be. broken on a given still if all the still components are below their flash point temperatures*
Flash Points:
MPG - 99 C DPG - 138 ( TPG - llo 1
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HYDROGENATION (R-7)
1. NORMAL REACTION HYDROGENATION IS USED TO REDUCE CONJUGATED SYSTEMS TO SATURATED COMPOUNDS. THE CONJUGATED SYSTEMS ARE FORMED BY ALDOL CONDENSATION REACTIONS OF ALDEHYDES IN THE GLYCOL FORMED BY HEAT OR OXYGEN.
2. TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURES
3. CONCERNS A. HYDROGEN - LOW IGNITION ENERGY - MINIMAL BREAKING OF LINES - FIRE DETECTORS IN VENTS B. CATALYST - HARSHAW NI-3266E - FIRE CATALYST - R-7 OUTLET FILTER DISPOSAL C.GLYCOL BACKUP INTO HYDROGEN BANKS
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SUGGESTED STARTUP PROCEDURE FOR HARSHAW REDUCED AND STABILIZED NICKEL AND COBALT CATALYSTS
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SCOPE
The suggested procedure is applicable to Harshaw Chemical Company's reduced and stabilized catalysts, such as Ni-0104 T, Ni-0148 T, Ni-1404 T, Ni-3210 T, Ni-3266 E, Co-0127 T, Co-1506 T, etc.
Proper startup will result in extended life and greater productivity through elimination of exotherms lead ing to physical degradation of the catalyst.
BACKGROUND
For many years the Harshaw Chemical Company has manufactured nickel and cobalt catalysts in reduced and stabilized form. Stabilization permits simplified handling and loading of catalysts which are normally pyrophoric in their reduced state.
Since the stabilizing process involves the use of car bon dioxide gas, the finished catalyst contains a measurable amount of sorbed C02. It is necessary to remove the C03 prior to subjecting the catalyst to commercial use. This procedure provides some general guidelines for this removal.
CHEMISTRY
Nickel catalysts are universally employed for methanation reactions. These involve the reduction of CO or C03, as follows.
CO + 3H:
CH4 + H30
C03 + 4Hj 2 CH4 + 2Hj O
- . ih reactions are highly exothermic. Other reactions which are possible and which may warrant considera tion are as follows:
CO + H2 CO + H: 0 Ni + 4CO
2 C + H3 0 (carbon formation) COj + Hj (water gas shift) ^ Ni (CO)4 (carbonyl formation)
DISCUSSION
If hydrogen is contacted with a stabilized catalyst, even at embient temperatures, an exotherm may traverse the catalyst bed. In a pilot unit, the bed temperature rise may be in excess of lOCTC. Actifel particle temperature is probably much higher. An exotherm such as this could damage the catalyst in a commercial reactor not designed for rapid heat removal.
There are two general procedures for activating the catalyst which avoid this problem. One involving a gas purge and the other involves activation in the presence of liquid.
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ACTIVATION WITH GAS PURGE
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Most of the CO; can be rernoved by heating the catalyst under a nitrogen purge at ambient pressure. An inlet temperature of at least 150C is recummended. Desorption rate improves with higher tem perature, but there is no need to exceed 250tC.
The thermal removal of C0: does not make the catalyst completely immune to exotherms when contacting it with hydrogen. The sorption of H3 (and H; 0, if present) on a freshly activated surface is also exothermic. Some H3 0 may appear as a result of reduction of nickel oxides still present. We suggest desorbing down to 0.2% C03 in the vent gas, followed by a slow careful H3 addition until over 95% H: is present.
Following hydrogen activation, the catalyst should be cooled under H3 to 100c'C or less to allow for the exotherm when the unit is pressurized and liquid feed is introduced.
The following general procedures are suggested, allowing for modifications as a specific commercial unit may require.
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MAT..UAL SAFETY DATA Sh.ET
(Similar fo OSHA Form 20)
SECTION I
3 NFPAV 704V;
'JPPLIERS NAME : The Harshaw Chemical Company
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER 21-6/721-E3C0
jDRESS
1945 E. 97th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106 CODE
474-077-44
-lEMlCAL NAME
Reduced Nickel Catalyst
\ PRODUCT NAME
Ni - 3266E 1/8"
-.$ No.
FORMULA
Proprietary
SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
MATERIAL OR COMPONENT
%
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE
Total Ni/NiO
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3 1 mg/m as Nickel
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SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
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MELTING POINT
N/A
VAPOR PRESSURE
N/A
SOLUBILITY IN H20 (?i BY WT.)
Insoluble
VOLATILES BY VOL
N/A
EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE-1) N/A
-PEARANCE AND ODOR **
black extrudate, bulk density 451bs/ft
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
This product may be Induced to kindle at temperatures over 175. F. Ignition Point 275 F (135 C). Exothermic heat from reaction with excess moisture and air combined with an external heat source could conceivably raise the catalyst temperature to the critical range. Refer to SectionTX for precautions to eliminate this remote hazard. Dust explosions may be
possible.__________
SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
FECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE 1) Eye contact causes irritation.
2) Prolonged skin contact may cause irritation.
3) Allergic skin reactions are possible with hypersusceptible individuals.
4) Inhalation of dust ray irritate respiratory tract.
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ERGENUY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES
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1) Eyes - in case of contact, immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
2) Skin - in case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and plenty of water.
3) Inhalation - remove to fresh air. Call a physician.
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dlTIOHSCQVTRIUTi:;G TO INSTABILITY : heat, humidity
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HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS : Hydrogen under the above condition.
SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
7EPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED * if not contaminated, scoop up for reuse. If contaminated, scoop or vacuum into container for disposal. Wear respirator if dusting is
unavoidable.
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SECTION VIII - PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
VENTILATION ` local exhaust ventilation is recommended to control dust.
PERS. ,L PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT : 1) If ventilation is inadequate, use KICSK/MESA approved respiratory protection. 2) Eye Protection. 3) Hand Protection.
SECTION IX - PRECAUTIONARY LABELLING AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
. WARNING I .
* caution!
Kay be induced to kindle^ unstable at temperatures over 175 F
Store in a cool dry place. Keep sway from sunlight, heat or fire. Keep drum closed. Do not expose to combustible vapors.
Contains Nickel Compounds May be harmful if ingested or inhaled. Prolonged or repeated exposure to skin
may cause irritation.
Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling and before
eating or smoking. Keep away from food or feed products, avoid confusion of this product with meof
SECTION X - PERSONNEL SAMPLING PROCEDURE
NIOSH Manual of Sampling Data Sheets, method S203, 1S77 Edition is the recommenced procedure.
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m. WORST CASE A. GLYCOL PLANT PUMP PO INTO REACTOR AREA WITHOUT SUFFICIENT WATER TO CARRY OUT REACTION. PROBLEMS: 1. HOT PO VAPORS IN GLYCOL PLANT
2. POSSIBLE POLYMORIZATION REACTION METHODS OF PREVENTION:
1. EXISTING TRIPS ON REACTION AREA 2. EXISTING ALARMS OTHER QUESTIONS 1. CAN WE RUN AT 1,2,3 WATER RATIOS
WITHOUT TRIPPING? 2. WHAT REACTIONS OCCUR AT THESE
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WORST CASE/ CONT'D
B. HYDROGENATOR
RUN AWAY EXOTHERMIC REACTION IN REACTOR
PROBLEMS: 1. HEAT REMOVAL 2. H2 IN REACTOR 3. EXPOSURE TO AIR COULD CAUSE FIRE
METHODS OF PREVENTION: 1. SAMPLE AND ANALYZE FEED TO HYDROGENATOR 2. CUT H2 FLOW 3. INCREASE TPG FLOW
OTHER
1. MONITOR TEMPS BETTER WITH ALARM 2. VERIFICATION OF HYDROGEN BANKS
3/20/85
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REACTIVE CHEMICALS REVIEW PDC FINISHING AND THROX MARCH 21 1985
I. AREAS OF CONCERN A. PHASE SEPARATION TANKS B. PDC DRVTNG AND FINISHING C. PDC STORAGE TANKS D. THROX
II. CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS III. PROCESS DISCRETION
A. PDC DRYING AND FINISHING B. PCH RECOVERY C. THROX IV. STREAM COMPOSITIONS V. OPERATING PARAMETERS A. PDC SYSTEM B. THROX VI. INTERLOCS
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AREAS OF CONCERN FOR REACTIVE CHEMICALS
I. PHASE SEPARATION TANKS PRESENTLY IN SERVICE AT GLYCOL I ARE TWO PHASE SEPARTION TANKS EQUIPPED TO HANDLE THE BOTTOMS FLOW FROM THE LAST P.O. DEOILER. THESE TANKS HAVE ATMOSPHERIC VENTS WITH NO SAFE GAURDS TO HANDLE A FIRE IF ONE WOULD BE INITIATED
II. THE SAME SITUATION EXIST IN THE PDC DRYING AND FINISHING AREA AS MENTIONED ABOVE.
III. PDC STORAGE TANKS THE SAME SITUATION EXIST IN THE PDC STORAGE AREAS AS MENTIONED ABOVE. SOLUTION: INSTALL FLAME ARRESTORS OR AN ADEQUATE PURGE/ PAD SYSTEM.
IV. THROX THE MAJOR CONCERN IN THIS AREA WOULD BE ACCULATING A COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE IN THE MAIN FIRE TUBE PRIOR TO IGNITION.
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PROCESS DISCRIPTJON
PHASE SEPARATION: THE BOTTOMS FROM THE P.0 DEOILER IS FED TO A SEPERATI ON TANK. THE TOP PHASE CONSIST OF MAINLY WATER AND LIGHTS WHICH IS USED AS REFLUX TO THE HYDROLYZERS. THE BOTTOM LOWER WHICH CONSIST OF TOWER OIL ( A BY-PRODUCT MADE IN THE PRODUCTION OF PCH) IS FED TO A PDC DRYING COLUMN. T-10: T-10 FUNCTIONS AS AN AZETROPE PDC DRYING COLUMN. THE OVERHEADS RETURN TO THE P.O. DEOILER WHILE THE BOTTOMS ARE FED TO A PDC FINISHING COLUMN. T-102-A T-102-A FUNCTIONS AS A PDC FINISHING COLUMN. THE OVERHEAD STREAM IS SENT TO THE SOLVENTS PLANT AS ONE OF THEIR RAW MATERIALS. PCH IS RECOVERED OUT OF THE BOTTOMS STEAM PRIOR TO BEING UTILIZED AS WASTE HEAT. T-400 T-400 IS A COUNTER-CURRENT WASH SYSTEM USE TO RECOVER PCH. THE PCH IS PUT BACK INTO THE SYSTEM AT THE SUCTION OF THE FOAM TOWER PUMPS AS YIELD RECOVERY. R-4 R-4 IS A THERMAL HEAT RECOVERY OXIDIZER WHICH USES TOWER OIL AS FUEL TO CONVERT CONDENSATE TO 235 PSIG STEAM.
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PDC SYSTEM OPERATING CONDITIONS
FEED RATE
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T-10 11 GPM
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99 C ATM. 50% 2 GPM
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15 PSIG 115 C ATM. 50% 6 GPM 18 GPM
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CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS
FEED ATOMIZING AIR SUPPORT FUEL % OXYGEN % CO
2100#\Hr. 550#\Hr.
START-UP 7%
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TEMP.- PASS ONE PASS TWO
FLUE GAS OUT SCRUBBER BTM SCRUBBER TOP ph ACID STRENGTH
900 C 285 C 220 C
65 C 38 C
8-10 2%
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INTERLOCS
PDC:
NONE
PCH NASH: NONE
THROX:
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2. LOW ATOMIZED AIR FLO
3. HIGH STEAM PRESSURE
A. HIGH TEMP.- PASS ONE
5. LON TEMP.- FLUE GAS OUT
6. HIGH TEMP.- T-200 BTM
7. HIGH TEMP.- T-200 TOP
ALARM <3 2 GPM TRIP (JUMPERED) ALARM <3 150# TRIP <3 100# ALARM <3 280 TRIP <3 290 ALARM <3 960 C TRIP <3 1110 C ALARM <3 220 C TRIP <3 200 C ALARM 0 75 C TRIP 0 85 C TRIP <3 85 C
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REACTIVE CHEMICALS CONCERNS 1. LIQUID CHLORINE IN REACTOR FEED LINE
- Cl2/C3H6 imbalance 2. LIQUID PROPYLENE IN FEED LINE
- Cl2/C3H6 imbalance 3. AIR IN HYDROLYZERS
- POSSIBLE PO EXPLOSION
A. WATER IN CL2 HEADER C- Fe - l reaction
5, LOSS OF H20 TO REACTORS
- TITANIUM MIXERS
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PLUG FLOW REACTORS LOUISIANA DIVISION
OPERATING CONDITIONS: PROPYLENE RATE PROPYLENE PURITY CHLORINE PURITY WATER RATIO WATER TEMP, PRESSURE S MIXER MIXER TEMP. OUTLET TEMP.
261,000 m 97 - 99% 98 - 99.9% 50/1 60 - 62C 6 - 8 PSIG 65C 88 C
MECHANICAL DESIGN: DIAMETER LENGTH MATERIAL
PROPYLENE INLET
CHLORINE INLET
16"
100750' UPFLOW FEP LINED PIPE TITANIUM MIXER BOTTOM OF REACTOR INSIDE SPARGER OUTSIDE OF SPARGER BELOW ANNULUS
CONTROL
PDP-8 MASS FLOW BALANCE
PROPYLENE MASS FLOW IS SET - CL2 FOLLOWS C3H6
AUTO BLOCK VALVES ON GAS FEED LINES
BACKPRESSURE HIC VALVE AT FOAM TOWER
VACUUM BREAKER FROM TOP OF REACTOR TO FOAM TOWER
AUTO & HIC VENT VALVES ON FOAM TOWER
LOW PROPYLENE FLOW SHUTDOWN
LOW CHLORINE FLOW SHUTDOWN
LOW TOTAL WATER FLOW SHUTDOWN
LOW OUTPUT TO CHLORINE VALVE
HIGH MIXER OUTLET TEMP
LOW CHLORINE DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE
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PLUG FLOW REACTORS LOUISIANA DIVISION
MONITORED PARAMETERS: PROPYLENE MASS FLOW CHLORINE MASS FLOW CHLORINE PRESSURE CHLORINE TEMPERATURE CHLORINE DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE REACTOR MIXER TEMPERATURE REACTOR OUTLET TEMPERATURE WATER RATIO PROCESS WATER TEMPERATURE REACTOR PRESSURE O.'R.PV PROBE RESPONSE DUPONT PROBE RESPONSE 3-WIRE PROBE RESPONSE VENT STACK G.C'.' ANALYSIS
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PCH REACTOR AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWNS
A. LOW PROPYLENE FLOW
0.656 K.LB/HR
B. LOW CHLORINE FLOW
1.12 K.LB/HR
C. LOW TOTAL WATER FLOW
22.08 K.LB/HR
D. LOW OUTPUT TO CL2 VALVE
2.0% OUTPUT
E. HIGH MIXER OUTLET TEMP
85C
F. LOW CL2 DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE
250" H20 (A67 MMHG)
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