Bicol University

College of Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering
Legazpi City
Tel/fax: (052) 481-1468

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION
(PROPOSAL DEFENSE)

Proponents: BUENAFLOR, Carl Anthony M.

LLEVA, Felmar Joyce T.
GONZALES, Ericka Mae F.
MANAOG, Patricia Jane S.
NUNEZ, John Patrick S.

Capstone Project Title: Plant Design for the Production of Vinyl Chloride Monomer from Ethylene

Date/Time of Defense: March 1, 2022 (4:00 – 5:00 PM)

Venue: Google Meet

Panelists: Panel Chairman - Engr. Sandino Michael G. Angelo Aguilar

Panel Member - Engr. Michelle A. Canaria
Panel Member - Engr. Jocelyn M. Balisnomo
Panel Member - Engr. Arpon T. Lucero

Suggestions/Recommendations
Revised the novelty of the study.
Determine the ratio of ethylene from direct chlorination and oxychlorination.
Determine how to achieve high temperature operation in oxychlorination.
Rank the factors in selecting the location of the plant.
Show the methods on how to dispose the impurities/waste.
Determine the amount of feeds and products.
Determine if the process in direct chlorination is high or low temperature. Discussed it
on the paper.
Set a basis on the amount of VCM to be produced.
Check if the area of the land is sufficient for the VCM plant.
Check if the pressure on EDC purification process is high. Determine if it will use high
or low columns.
Note the optimal conditions in purification process.
Search for DW sim flowsheet for oxychlorination.
Search for the prices of the raw materials.
Consider the expenses of the utilities.
Determine if the plant will use high or low-pressure steam.

Noted by:

ENGR. SANDINO MICHAEL ANGELO G. AGUILAR

ChE 153 Instructor