General Flashcards
1
Q
What type of steam is generated in the Oxy Reactors?
A
S-9
2
Q
What is the purpose of the 200 area?
A
To recover the chlorine value of the HCl from the HAPF unit to produce EDC.
3
Q
What is produced in the oxychlorination reactors?
A
EDC & Water
4
Q
What happens if too much oxygen is used in the Oxy reactors?
A
Ethylene and organics begin to burn and form CO2.
5
Q
What does a high carbon dioxide level in the Oxys indicate?
A
A loss of ethylene efficiency.
6
Q
How is the balance of reactions and side reactions controlled in the oxy reactors?
A
By controlling the temperature, ethylene conversion, superficial velocity, and oxygen concentration.
