ABSTRACT Ethyl acetate is a carboxyl ester with the molecular formula (CH3COOC2H5) or (C4H8O2) and a molecular weight of 88.106 g/mol. Ethyl acetate is a clear liquid and has a boiling point of 77oC. Ethyl acetate is a fairly polar solvent that has the advantages of being volatile, relatively non-toxic, and non-hygroscopic. The location of the Ethyl Acetate Factory with a capacity of 28,000 to…
ABSTRACT Dimethyl formamide is an organic compound in the form of a colorless liquid that can be mixed with water and most organic liquids. DMF is a common solvent used for chemical reactions. There are two types of DMF, namely pure DMF and technical DMF. The difference between these two types of DMF is in their physical properties, where pure DMF is odorless while technical DMF (grade/degrade…
ABSTRACT Methyl Methacrylate is a chemical with organic components for leather coatings, the cosmetics industry, the paint industry, the household equipment industry, the polymer industry and for other industries. The manufacture of Methyl Methacrylate at this factory uses the Direct Oxidative Esterification process. This factory is planned to operate for 330 days per year and work continuousl…
ABSTRACT Ammonia is a chemical compound with the molecular formula NH₃, consisting of one nitrogen atom and three hydrogen atoms. The raw materials for ammonia production are hydrogen, derived from light naphtha cracking, and nitrogen, obtained from atmospheric air. With the increasing global demand for ammonia, establishing an ammonia plant presents a promising opportunity, as it can create…
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 Indonesia has exported ten shipments of acetophenone through three suppliers to several countries, including China, Japan, and Singapore. However, since domestic production is still insufficient to meet demand, Indonesia still needs to import acetophenone from several countries. This situation presents a significant opportunity to establish a plant to meet domestic demand while compet…
ABSTRAC Indonesia still imports from various countries due to domestic supply shortages. The global acetophenone market was valued at US$ 219 million in 2021 and is expected to grow rapidly from 2022 to 2032. This situation presents a significant opportunity to establish a factory to meet domestic demand and compete with international producers from China, India, and Germany. The demand for ac…
ABSTRACT Methanol is the simplest form of alcohol with the chemical formula CH3OH. Methanol is a colorless, volatile, flammable and poisonous liquid with a special odor. Methanol is an intermediate compound that is used as a raw material for various industries, including the acetic acid, formaldehyde, MTBE, polyvinyl, polyester and DME industries. The Davy-Johnson Matthey process technology is…
ABSTRACT Ammonia is a raw material in fertilizer production. Ammonia is produced by reacting synthesis gas containing H2 and N2 with a ratio of 3: 1. Synthesis gas contains inert gases that do not react such as Argon, in addition to H2 and N2. H2 gas comes from hydrocarbons found in natural gas and N2 gas from free air. Natural gas used as raw material for production before being processed int…
Abstract The acrolein factory is designed with a production capacity of 30,000 tons/year. The raw materials used are propene and oxygen with the help of a bismuth-molybdate catalyst through an oxidation reaction. The oxidation reaction produces acrolein as the main product and acrylic acid as a side product. The average import of acrolein in Indonesia is 38.000 ton/year (BPS, 2023), it is …
ABSTRACT Oxalic acid has various industrial applications, including textile dyeing, iron coating (rust prevention), electrolytes, cork bleaching, cobalt production, agrochemical raw materials, pharmaceuticals, and more. The establishment of an oxalic acid plant aims to meet domestic demand and enhance Indonesia's capability as an exporter. The production process involves glucose oxidation usin…
ABSTRACT Methyl Ester Sulfonic Acid (MESA) is a group of anionic surfactants made through the sulfonation process. Methyl ester sulfonic acid is used to make liquid detergents. In Indonesia, there are not many factories or producers of methyl ester sulfonic acid so that imports are made to meet the needs. Therefore, the processing of methyl ester sulfonic acid is needed to meet the needs of me…
ABSTRACT Ammonium Nitrate is a chemical that is often used as an explosive for coal mining, mineral mining, military explosives, and can also be used as fertilizer and anesthetic. Ammonium nitrate is formed from the neutralization reaction of ammonia and nitric acid by the UHDE process. Neutralization takes place in a bubble reactor. The ammonium nitrate output from the reactor is flowed i…
ABSTRACT This study presents the preliminary design of a Dimethyl Carbonate (DMC) plant utilizing methanol through the oxidative carbonylation process. Dimethyl carbonate is a vital organic compound widely used in the pharmaceutical, coating, and fuel additive industries. The plant is designed with a production capacity of 17,000 tons per year and is planned to be located in the Bontang Indust…
ABSTRACT Polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH, PVA, or PVAI) is a compound classified as an acetylene derivative compound. This type of polymer has a molecular formula (C2H4O)n, is soluble in hot water, has low gas permeability, has paper properties, and has high electrical resistance, and has a crystal structure (can reflect light). Polyvinyl alcohol can be used for paper coating materials, fibers, and ad…
ABSTRACT This preliminary plant design aims to meet domestic demand and reduce reliance on imported intermediate chemicals, specifically ethylbenzene, which serves as the main raw material in styrene production and its derivatives. The plant is designed using the Mobil/Badger process, involving the alkylation reaction between ethylene and benzene with a ZSM-5 catalyst. The plant will be locate…
ABSTRACT The demand for methyl chloride in Indonesia still relies heavily on imports due to limited domestic production. This study aims to develop a preliminary design of a methyl chloride plant using methanol and hydrochloric acid through a hydrochlorination process, with a distillation column as the main separation equipment. The methodology includes designing the reaction process in a fixe…
ABSTRACT Activated carbon is widely known as an adsorbent material in various purification applications, including in the processing of liquid smoke. This study aims to determine the effect of temperature and activation time of activated carbon calcination on purification of liquid smoke. Dry oil palm frond waste with an amount of 6 kg was carbonized using the torrefaction method producing a c…
ABSTRACT Activated carbon is widely known as an adsorbent material in various purification applications, including in the processing of liquid smoke. This study aims to determine the effect of temperature and activation time of activated carbon calcination on purification of liquid smoke. Dry oil palm frond waste with an amount of 6 kg was carbonized using the torrefaction method producing a c…
ABSTRACT Oyster mushroom baglog waste is a residual growing medium left after oyster mushroom cultivation that is no longer productive if not managed properly, it can cause enviromental problems. This study aims to determine the effect of varying Promi concentrations and composting durations on the quality of compost produced from oyster mushroom baglog waste. The method used is anaerobic deco…