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ACES21 Urea Process by TOYO
ACES21 Urea Process by TOYO
UREA
Biuret Content 0.8 wt%
Water 0.2 wt%
PROCESS
Raw Material
NH3 (100%) 0.563 ton
CO2 (100%) 0.731 ton
Note: (1) The loss from Ammonia Pump and CO2 Compressor is included.
by TOYO
(2) Unit is per metric ton of granular urea.
Note: (1) All figures above include: (2) The figures above exclude:
- CO2 Compression - air conditioning, ventilation, air heater,
- Ammonia and Carbamate Pumping steam trace, etc.
- Urea Synthesis - urea storage and bagging facility
- Purification and Recovery (3) Ammonia Pump and Carbamate Pump are driven
- Urea Concentration by motor.
- Urea Granulation (4) Local conditions may change the figures above.
- Process Condensate Treatment (5) Unit is per metric ton of granular urea.
Advanced
process
for Cost and
Energy Saving
ACES21® is a registered trademark of Toyo Engineering Corporation in Japan (Registered Number 4309123). ©2006-2012 Toyo Engineering Corporation
H24.10.20 2 SAN
Synthesis solution leaving the reactor is fed to dehydration of the carbamate in the
ACES21® process synthesis section the stripper where unconverted shell side. Reaction heat of carbamate
Technology
synthesis loop instead of the gravity Carbamate Condenser (VSCC), carbamate solution from the MP
system of the original ACES. The operated at an N/C ratio of 3.0, absorption stage. Inert gas from the
reactor is operated at an N/C ratio of 180°C and 152 bar. Ammonia and top of the packed bed is sent to the
3.7, 182 °C and 152 bar. The CO2 CO2 gas condense to form MP absorption stage.
Since its establishment in 1961, Toyo Engineering Corporation (TOYO) has been a leader in conversion to urea is as high as 63% at ammonium carbamate and
the exit of the reactor. Urea synthesis subsequently urea is formed by
the urea industry. TOYO has designed, engineered, constructed and commissioned over
100 urea plants based on the TOYO Urea Process including its urea synthesis technologies
and urea granulation technologies.
Using its own expertise, advanced technology and new thinking, TOYO has established the
ACES21® Process, which achieves energy saving and plant cost reduction without
Process Description
sacrificing high performance and high efficiency of the urea plant.
TO MP ABSORPTION
ACES21® has been developed together with P.T. Pupuk Sriwidjaja (PUSRI) of Indonesia as a FROM CARB. PUMP
consumption for urea production. A major feature of this technology is that it reduces the
STRIPPER
number of components in the urea synthesis loop to simplify the system. This lessens REACTOR MP STEAM
construction costs with the installation of the reactor on the ground in the CO2 stripping
BFW LP
process (resultantly existing urea reactor can be re-utilized for conventional solution STEAM COND
EJECTOR
recycle process or ammonia stripping process). In addition, the operation conditions of the
FROM NH3 PUMP
synthesis section have been optimized under lower operation pressure than in the previous FROM CO2 COMP
TO MP
DECOMPOSITION
process. As a result, a remarkable reduction in energy consumption has been achieved.
( )
* ACES: Advanced process for Cost and Energy Saving urea production
CARBAMATE MP LP VACUUM
REACTOR STRIPPER CONDENSER DECOMPOSER DECOMPOSER CONCENTRATOR EVAPORATOR
CO2 NH3
2 3
Synthesis solution leaving the reactor is fed to dehydration of the carbamate in the
ACES21® process synthesis section the stripper where unconverted shell side. Reaction heat of carbamate
Technology
synthesis loop instead of the gravity Carbamate Condenser (VSCC), carbamate solution from the MP
system of the original ACES. The operated at an N/C ratio of 3.0, absorption stage. Inert gas from the
reactor is operated at an N/C ratio of 180°C and 152 bar. Ammonia and top of the packed bed is sent to the
3.7, 182 °C and 152 bar. The CO2 CO2 gas condense to form MP absorption stage.
Since its establishment in 1961, Toyo Engineering Corporation (TOYO) has been a leader in conversion to urea is as high as 63% at ammonium carbamate and
the exit of the reactor. Urea synthesis subsequently urea is formed by
the urea industry. TOYO has designed, engineered, constructed and commissioned over
100 urea plants based on the TOYO Urea Process including its urea synthesis technologies
and urea granulation technologies.
Using its own expertise, advanced technology and new thinking, TOYO has established the
ACES21® Process, which achieves energy saving and plant cost reduction without
Process Description
sacrificing high performance and high efficiency of the urea plant.
TO MP ABSORPTION
ACES21® has been developed together with P.T. Pupuk Sriwidjaja (PUSRI) of Indonesia as a FROM CARB. PUMP
consumption for urea production. A major feature of this technology is that it reduces the
STRIPPER
number of components in the urea synthesis loop to simplify the system. This lessens REACTOR MP STEAM
construction costs with the installation of the reactor on the ground in the CO2 stripping
BFW LP
process (resultantly existing urea reactor can be re-utilized for conventional solution STEAM COND
EJECTOR
recycle process or ammonia stripping process). In addition, the operation conditions of the
FROM NH3 PUMP
synthesis section have been optimized under lower operation pressure than in the previous FROM CO2 COMP
TO MP
DECOMPOSITION
process. As a result, a remarkable reduction in energy consumption has been achieved.
( )
* ACES: Advanced process for Cost and Energy Saving urea production
CARBAMATE MP LP VACUUM
REACTOR STRIPPER CONDENSER DECOMPOSER DECOMPOSER CONCENTRATOR EVAPORATOR
CO2 NH3
2 3
GAS OUT
80 200
50
120
CONDENSER REACTOR
N/C N/C
40 100
2 2.5 3 3.5 4
N/C
Baffle Plates
Down Pipes
Mechanical properties of DP28W™
Grade Tensile Strength 0.2% Proof Stress Elongation Hardness
(MPa) (MPa) (%) (Hv)
U-tube Bundle
DP28W™ 934 647 42 281
GAS IN
BFW IN
Process Features
Ground Level Reactor Vertical Submerged - High gas velocity, appropriate gas operation of the VSCC, rendering new duplex stainless steel DP28W™ TOYO and SMI.
The sophisticated two-stage synthesis Carbamate Condenser hold up and sufficient liquid depth efficient heat transfer between the for urea plant.
concept employing a VSCC and an The Vertical Submerged Carbamate in the bubble column promote mass shell and the tube and higher reaction The biggest advantage of duplex Clean Effluents
HP ejector enables the HP equipment Condenser (VSCC) functions to and heater transfer. rate of ammonium carbamate stainless steel is the excellent corrosion The liquid effluents from the urea
in the synthesis section to be laid-out condense NH3 and CO2 gas from the - An appropriate number of baffle dehydration to form urea. resistance and passivation property in plant contaminated with NH3, CO2
very compactly in low elevation. The stripper to form ammonium plates distribute gas bubbles in the The reactor N/C ratio is selected at urea-carbamate solution, which and urea are processed in the process
highest level (the VSCC top) is about carbamate and synthesize urea by column effectively without pressure around 3.7 to maximize CO2 enhances reliability of equipment and condensate stripper-urea hydrolyzer
30 to 35 m(*), which is significantly dehydration of ammonium carbamate loss. conversion with appropriate excess enables a reduction of the passivation system.
lower than even the traditional in the shell side, and to remove the - A vertical design allows a smaller pressure. Resultantly, a high CO2 air. In addition, DP28W™ has high The process condensate leaving the
solution recycle process in which the reaction heat of ammonium carbamate plot area. conversion of 63% is achieved in the mechanical strength which drastically system is purified to 1 ppm of urea
reactor is installed on the ground. formation by generating 5 bar steam reactor at relatively low temperature reduces the thickness of the high and 1 ppm of NH3.
(*)
Depending on the plant’s capacity and in boiler tubes. Optimum Selection of and pressure, i.e. 182 °C and 152 bar. pressure section components. The exhaust air from the prilling
configuration The advantages of the vertical Synthesis Condition DP28W™ is the optimal material for tower (or granulator) is scrubbed
submerged configuration of the In the ACES21® Process, the VSCC is Less Corrosion urea plants benefiting from the vast through a packed bed scrubber to
carbamate condenser are summarized operated at an N/C ratio of 3.0 which TOYO and Sumitomo Metal Ind., flow of feedback stemming from the reduce the urea dust content to 30
as follows: allows relatively high temperature Ltd. (SMI) have jointly developed extensive amassed experience of mg/Nm3-air.
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GAS OUT
80 200
50
120
CONDENSER REACTOR
N/C N/C
40 100
2 2.5 3 3.5 4
N/C
Baffle Plates
Down Pipes
Mechanical properties of DP28W™
Grade Tensile Strength 0.2% Proof Stress Elongation Hardness
(MPa) (MPa) (%) (Hv)
U-tube Bundle
DP28W™ 934 647 42 281
GAS IN
BFW IN
Process Features
Ground Level Reactor Vertical Submerged - High gas velocity, appropriate gas operation of the VSCC, rendering new duplex stainless steel DP28W™ TOYO and SMI.
The sophisticated two-stage synthesis Carbamate Condenser hold up and sufficient liquid depth efficient heat transfer between the for urea plant.
concept employing a VSCC and an The Vertical Submerged Carbamate in the bubble column promote mass shell and the tube and higher reaction The biggest advantage of duplex Clean Effluents
HP ejector enables the HP equipment Condenser (VSCC) functions to and heater transfer. rate of ammonium carbamate stainless steel is the excellent corrosion The liquid effluents from the urea
in the synthesis section to be laid-out condense NH3 and CO2 gas from the - An appropriate number of baffle dehydration to form urea. resistance and passivation property in plant contaminated with NH3, CO2
very compactly in low elevation. The stripper to form ammonium plates distribute gas bubbles in the The reactor N/C ratio is selected at urea-carbamate solution, which and urea are processed in the process
highest level (the VSCC top) is about carbamate and synthesize urea by column effectively without pressure around 3.7 to maximize CO2 enhances reliability of equipment and condensate stripper-urea hydrolyzer
30 to 35 m(*), which is significantly dehydration of ammonium carbamate loss. conversion with appropriate excess enables a reduction of the passivation system.
lower than even the traditional in the shell side, and to remove the - A vertical design allows a smaller pressure. Resultantly, a high CO2 air. In addition, DP28W™ has high The process condensate leaving the
solution recycle process in which the reaction heat of ammonium carbamate plot area. conversion of 63% is achieved in the mechanical strength which drastically system is purified to 1 ppm of urea
reactor is installed on the ground. formation by generating 5 bar steam reactor at relatively low temperature reduces the thickness of the high and 1 ppm of NH3.
(*)
Depending on the plant’s capacity and in boiler tubes. Optimum Selection of and pressure, i.e. 182 °C and 152 bar. pressure section components. The exhaust air from the prilling
configuration The advantages of the vertical Synthesis Condition DP28W™ is the optimal material for tower (or granulator) is scrubbed
submerged configuration of the In the ACES21® Process, the VSCC is Less Corrosion urea plants benefiting from the vast through a packed bed scrubber to
carbamate condenser are summarized operated at an N/C ratio of 3.0 which TOYO and Sumitomo Metal Ind., flow of feedback stemming from the reduce the urea dust content to 30
as follows: allows relatively high temperature Ltd. (SMI) have jointly developed extensive amassed experience of mg/Nm3-air.
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TOYO’s Activities and Services
Urea prills 1-3mm Urea Granules 2-4mm Urea Granules 5-8mm Urea Granules
ATM.
SCREEN
PRODUCT COOLER
RECOVERED Corporate
UREA Granting of Licenses and Management ERP
SOLUTION DUST Level
SCRUBBER Project Execution Purchasing
Management
Cost
Management
Human
Resources
CRUSHER
As a licensor of urea processes and
Plant Production Inventory Sales Financials
GRANULATOR related technologies, TOYO offers Maintenance Management Management Management
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TOYO’s Activities and Services
Urea prills 1-3mm Urea Granules 2-4mm Urea Granules 5-8mm Urea Granules
ATM.
SCREEN
PRODUCT COOLER
RECOVERED Corporate
UREA Granting of Licenses and Management ERP
SOLUTION DUST Level
SCRUBBER Project Execution Purchasing
Management
Cost
Management
Human
Resources
CRUSHER
As a licensor of urea processes and
Plant Production Inventory Sales Financials
GRANULATOR related technologies, TOYO offers Maintenance Management Management Management
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Process Performance
Product Quality (Typical)
Nitrogen (N) Content 46.4 wt%
ACES21
®
UREA
Biuret Content 0.8 wt%
Water 0.2 wt%
PROCESS
Raw Material
NH3 (100%) 0.563 ton
CO2 (100%) 0.731 ton
Note: (1) The loss from Ammonia Pump and CO2 Compressor is included.
by TOYO
(2) Unit is per metric ton of granular urea.
Note: (1) All figures above include: (2) The figures above exclude:
- CO2 Compression - air conditioning, ventilation, air heater,
- Ammonia and Carbamate Pumping steam trace, etc.
- Urea Synthesis - urea storage and bagging facility
- Purification and Recovery (3) Ammonia Pump and Carbamate Pump are driven
- Urea Concentration by motor.
- Urea Granulation (4) Local conditions may change the figures above.
- Process Condensate Treatment (5) Unit is per metric ton of granular urea.
Advanced
process
for Cost and
Energy Saving
ACES21® is a registered trademark of Toyo Engineering Corporation in Japan (Registered Number 4309123). ©2006-2012 Toyo Engineering Corporation
H24.10.20 2 SAN