10 Questions
What is the operating temperature range for the reactions carried out in vapor phase?
500 - 600 oC
Which catalysts are used in the reactions carried out in vapor phase?
Silver or zinc oxide catalysts
What is the feed ratio for CH3OH: O2 in the mentioned process?
30-50% CH3OH
What is the absorbent used in the absorption tower mentioned in the process description?
Water and formaldehyde rich water
Where is the bottom product from the absorber sent to?
Distillation column
What is used to remove the remaining unreacted methanol in the formalin production process?
Distillation
What temperature range does the final product gas have after the reaction?
450 to 600 oC
'Light end scrubber' is used to remove which compounds from the product stream?
Light end compounds
'Formaldehyde rich water' produced from a scrubber is recycled as an absorbent at which section of the absorber?
Top section
'Heat integration concept' is used after which stage of the process description?
'Absorption tower'
Learn about the uses, properties, production, and chloromethanes production of formaldehyde in the Petrochemicals Industries course. Discover the systematic name, formula, and role of formaldehyde in the field of chemical engineering.
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