ABSTRACT Benzoic acid, also known as benzenecarboxylic acid with the molecular formula C6H5COOH, is a chemical compound commonly used as a preservative in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetic products. The uses of benzoic acid are not only limited to preservatives but also include being a raw material in the production of alkyd resins, plastic materials, and various other organic compounds. Ben…
ABSTRACT Benzoic acid is an intermediate material needed in Indonesia. The benzoic acid plant is designed with a production capacity of 18,000 tons per year. The raw materials used are toluene and oxygen, with the assistance of cobalt acetate catalyst through the toluene oxidation reaction. The average import of benzoic acid in Indonesia is 8,339 tons per year (BPS, 2023). It is expected that …
ABSTRACT The 1,3 Butadiene product has the chemical formula C₄H₆ and the structural formula CH₂=CH-CH=CH₂. It is a conjugated diene compound, also known as buta-1,3-diene, biethylene, erythrene, and vinylethylene. 1,3 Butadiene is a colorless, non-corrosive, highly flammable, and reactive compound with a distinctive light gasoline-like aroma. It is widely used in the chemical indus…
ABSTRACT The planning of a Dimethyl Ether (DME) plant in Pauh Ranap Village, Peranap District, Indragiri Hulu Regency, Riau Province, focuses on utilizing coal as the primary raw material. Coal from PT. Samantaka Batu Bara-Peranap is chosen due to its sufficient production capacity of 300,138 tons per year to support the planned plant capacity of 210,000 tons of DME per year. The plant's locat…
ABSTRACT Propylene glycol is one of the organic compounds commonly used as a food preservatives, cosmetic raw materials, wetting agents for chewing gum, monomer in the synthesis of polyester, and anti-freeze liquids. The demand for propylene glycol is increasing along with the development of the industry, especially the cosmetics and textile industries. The market value of propylene glycol glo…
ABSTRACT The design of the Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE) plant with a production capacity of 60,000 tons per year in Bontang, East Kalimantan, aims to meet domestic and international needs for environmentally friendly fuels. The location chosen is strategic because it is close to raw material sources, has adequate infrastructure, and has good accessibility to export markets. This project …
ABSTRACT Propylene glycol is one of the organic compounds commonly used as a food preservatives, cosmetic raw materials, wetting agents for chewing gum, monomer in the synthesis of polyester, and anti-freeze liquids. The demand for propylene glycol is increasing along with the development of the industry, especially the cosmetics and textile industries. The market value of propylene glycol…
ABSTRACT This report comprehensively outlines the design and economic analysis of a propionic acid plant, with ethylene and carbon monoxide as the main raw materials. The plant is planned to be built in Cilegon City, Indonesia, where the availability of key raw materials, ethylene and carbon monoxide, is in the same area as the plant’s proposed location. The plant is designed to produce 57.5…
ABSTRACT Pentaerythritol is a chemical used as a resin in the explosives industry, paint industry, lubricants, and other sectors. The production of pentaerythritol in this factory utilizes the ERCROS process. The plant is designed to operate for 330 days a year, continuously working 24 hours a day with a capacity of 20,000 tons per year, and will be located in Serang, Banten. The chosen compan…
ABSTRAK The design of the Methyl Tertiary-Butyl Ether (MTBE) plant with a production capacity of 60,000 tons per year in Bontang, East Kalimantan, aims to meet domestic and international needs for environmentally friendly fuels. The location chosen is strategic because it is close to raw material sources, has adequate infrastructure, and has good accessibility to export markets. This project a…
ABSTRACT Currently, the development of the chemical industry in Indonesia is growing rapidly. This is can be seen by the establishment of several chemical factories in Indonesia. One type of chemical that has a very large influence on the chemical industry in Indonesia is acetic acid (CH3COOH). This acetic acid product has a fairly wide market such as the Purified Terepthalic Acid (PTA) indust…
ABSTRACT The polymer industry is one of the basic materials industries that is quite popular because of its widespread use in life. The development of the polymer industry began in 1839, with the discovery of vulcanization by Charles Goodyear. Until 1970 there were more than 25 polymer products produced and this continues to increase to this day. The important role of polymers in life makes it…
Design of a Benzoic Acid Using the Hydrolisys Benzotrichloride Process with the Main Equipment Design of a Hydrolisys Benzotrichloride Reactor Column (R-102) Tiara Dwisca Nadimisia ABSTRACT Benzoic acid, also known as benzenecarboxylic acid with the molecular formula C6H5COOH, is a chemical compound commonly used as a preservative in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetic products. The uses of …
ABSTRACT Diphenyl Carbonate (DPC) is a crucial compound in the production of polycarbonate (PC), an engineering thermoplastic with various industrial applications. The current production of PC involves hazardous raw materials such as carbon monoxide and phosgene. To mitigate environmental impact, DPC can be produced via an eco-friendly polymeri/lummus process, utilizing the transesterification…
ABSTRACT Acrolein is an intermediate material in the manufacture of chemicals, especially the manufacture of acrylic acid. In addition, acrolein is widely used in the agricultural industry as a biocide and the manufacturing industry as a material for making polymers and plastics. Demand for acrolein has a global market opportunity to reach 1.13 million tons in 2022 and is expected to increase …
ABSTRACT Ammonia is a compound formed from the bonding of hydrogen and nitrogen atoms which is a gaseous compound at ambient temperature that has a sharp odor and is stored in liquid form. The main use of ammonia compounds is as a raw material in making chemical fertilizers such as UREA and NPK. Apart from that, ammonia is also commonly used as a cooling agent and in the pharmaceutical field i…
ABSTRACT Fatty alcohol (C16H34O) is an aliphatic alcohol which is a derivative of natural fat or natural oil. Fatty alcohol is part of fatty acids and fatty aldehydes. Fatty alcohol products are formed from the raw materials RBDPO (Refined Bleaching Deodorization Palm Oil), methanol and hydrogen. Fatty alcohol products occur in two reaction processes, namely transesterification and hydrog…
ABSTRACT The design of an ethylbenzene plant with a production capacity of 240,000 tons per year in Cilegon, Banten, aims to meet domestic and international demands for ethylbenzene derivatives such as styrene monomer. The chosen location is strategic due to its proximity to raw material sources, adequate infrastructure, and good accessibility to export markets. This project also focuses on me…
ABSTRACT Acrylic acid is an organic compound used as a raw material in the production of polymers, paints, resins, and flocculants for wastewater treatment, and is also utilized in the textile and cosmetic industries. The production of acrylic acid in this plant uses the Dehydration-Oxidation process. The plant is planned to operate for 330 days per year, running continuously 24 hours a day wi…