Summers, D. R.
C3, splitter revamp case study emphasizes importance of balancing in four-pass trays to achieve separation efficiency and capacity
The C<sub>3</sub> splitter in an olefins plant is one of the most important and critical pieces of equipment: it separates polymer-grade propylene from propane.
Improve product ethylene separation
New high-capacity trays enable retrofitting existing splitter superfractionator to expand unit capacity and conserve energy
How to handle low-liquid loadings
Better tray design techniques reveal dynamics to improve minimum liquid load conditions
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Construction Boxscore: Project Spotlight
Project:
Long Son Petrochemicals Complex
Location:
Long Son, Vietnam
Operator:
Siam Cement Group
Cost:
$5.4 B
Capacity:
1.65 MMtpy
Completion date:
2023
Status:
Under Construction
