Table 2 Process parameters for selected chemical products[17],[19]–[25]
From: Utilization of renewably generated power in the chemical process industry
Product | Temperature level reaction (°C) | Pressure level reaction (bar) | Production (1,000 t/a) | Energy consumption (kWh/t product) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ammonia | 280 to 320 | 400 to 500 | 2,700 | 4,000 to 8,000 |
Methanol | 250 to 400 | 50 to 350 | 1,500 | 4,000 to 8,000 |
Sulfuric acid | 200 to 500 | 1 to 5 | 4,500 | 40 |
Ethylene oxide | 230 to 270 | 10 to 20 | 1,050 | 1,500 |
Adipic acid | 80 to 170 | 5 to 15 | 100 | 9,200 |
Chlorine | 80 to 90 | 1 to 5 | 4,000 | 2,300 to 3,700 |
Polyethylene | 75 to 105 | 15 to 40 | 2,000 | 1,500 |
Polypropylene | 60 to 85 | 20 to 45 | 2,000 | 325 |
Polyvinyl chloride | 40 to 75 | 6 to 12 | 1,850 | 915 |
Ethylene | Â | Â | 5,060 | 6,500 to 9,000 |
1,3 Butadiene | Â | Â | 2,400 | 2,500 |
Benzol | Â | Â | 1,880 | 3,500 |
Acetic acid | 150 to 200 | 15 to 30 | 150 | 1,850 |
Propylene oxide | 35 to 50 | 2 to 3 | 810 | 4,300 |