Lurgi, Sulfuric Acid Plant, 2000, 2400 TPD, Double-Absorption Type

Description

  1. Overview
    1. Lurgi double-absorption type sulfuric acid plant
    2. Started up in 2000 and shutdown in December 2010
    3. Technology is free and clear to practice
    4. Raw material: sulfur
    5. Products produced: sulfuric acid
    6. Utilities consumed: natural gas, electricity, and water
  2. Specifications
    1. Capacity: 2,400 tpd (can run as low as 960 tpd)
    2. Rated for 2,400 t/day of sulfuric acid (100% basis)
    3. Can run as low as 960 mt/day
    4. Produces sulfuric acid at 98.5% concentration
    5. Sends less than 300 ppm of so2 out of the exhaust stack
    6. Includes a small 150 mt/day oleum plant (103% sulfuric acid)
  3. Control System
    1. Process control system is honeywell tdc 2000
    2. All field instrumentation is electronic
  4. Documentation
    1. Documentation is excellent
    2. Process flow diagrams, p&ids, operating procedures, process control logic, and equipment files were all inspected with good results
  5. Spare Parts
    1. Spare parts are abundant and available