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…
ABSTRACT Industry in Indonesia is growing rapidly due to increasing community needs. One of the industries that continues to increase is the chemical industry, such as the paint, ink, perfume and cosmetics industries. One of the compounds used in this industry is ethyl acetate. Imports of ethyl acetate continue to increase every year. Indonesia currently imports 85,000 tonnes/year of ethyl ace…
ABSTRACT Polyethylene is classified as a fundamental industrial product in the polymer industry as it has the highest production volume worldwide. LLDPE is a linear polymer with many short branches processed by copolymerization of ethylene with short-chain α-olefins in the form of 1-octene using a Ziegler-Natta catalyst and cyclohexane solvent. The level of plastic production in Indonesia, wh…
ABSTRACT This report presents the design details and economic analysis of a coal-based dimethyl ether (DME) plant. The plant is planned to be built in Peranap, Indragiri Hulu, Riau, Indonesia, due to the abundant coal resources available near the site. The plant is designed to produce 210,000 tons of DME per year, with a coal feedstock requirement of 581,383 tons per year. DME production is fo…
ABSTRACT Maleic anhydride, as a primary material in the production of various chemical products, is most commonly used in the manufacture of unsaturated polyester resins, thus falling into the category of basic chemical products. Basic chemical products are chemicals used as main raw materials in various industrial processes. It is estimated that the production of maleic anhydride will increas…
The Meranti Islands Regency is renowned as one of the largest sago flour producers in Indonesia, with a total production of 202,186 tons of sago per year and wastewater production reaching 40,000 liters. It is estimated that daily sago wastewater production amounts to 22,156 kL. Biohydrogen can be produced from lignocellulosic wood waste, crude glycerol from the biodiesel industry, cane molasse…
Crude Palm Oil (CPO) is raw oil obtained through the extraction of palm fruit pulp, typically requiring several refining processes to remove impurities such as gums. Gums contain a high amount of phosphatides that can be eliminated through a degumming process. The removal of non-hydratable phosphatides, which cannot be removed by adding water, is usually performed with the addition of acids, a …
Methyl methacrylate is a compound with the molecular formula C5H8O2 which is an ester derivative and a monomer form of acrylic resin. The primary use of MMA monomer is to form polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) homopolymers for the production of cast and extruded acrylic sheets. Methyl methacrylate is made using an oxidation process on isobutylene. This factory is planned to operate for 330 days pe…
Acrylic acid is an important chemical because it is an intermediate of many chemical compounds due to its very wide applications such as household cleaners, disinfectants and other products. Acrylic acid is an organic compound that has a sharp odor and is liquid at room temperature, colorless, flammable and corrosive. An acrylic acid factory from propylene lurgi/nippon kayaku technology with a …
Maleic anhydride is the main ingredient in the production of several chemical products, one of which is unsaturated polyester resins and alkyd resins. Based on its function, maleic anhydride is included in the basic chemical product category. Production of maleic anhydride is estimated to increase rapidly with a value of 3.65 million tons in 2030. Maleic anhydride is produced commercially by ca…
Vinyl chloride is commonly produced as an ingredient for polymers, especially polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The purpose of establishing a vinyl chloride plant is to increase domestic production capacity and build Indonesia's ability to become an exporter. Vinyl chloride is produced through a direct chlorination process with ethane and chlorine as the main raw materials. The process takes place in a…
Metilamina is a chemical used in the production of pesticides, explosives, medicines, and other organic chemicals. In addition, it is used in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of drugs such as dextroamphetamine and ephedrine, and is used in the chemical industry for dyes, adhesives, and polymer raw materials. Metylamina is formed from the ammonia and methanol amination reaction by t…
Biodiesel is an alternative energy that can replace diesel fuel. The process of making biodiesel in the triglyceride transesterification reaction produces a byproduct called glycerol, which is approximately 10% of the amount of biodiesel produced. Currently, glycerol has not been processed much so it still has a low selling value. Therefore, glycerol processing is necessary in order to convert …