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ICC - Title: Concentrated Nitric Acid Production from Ammonia
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ICC - Process Overview Text: <h6>Product</h6> <p><b>Nitric Acid</b>. Nitric Acid (a.k.a. HNO3) is a strong acid of major importance worldwide. When heated or exposed to light, the acid decomposes to nitrogen dioxide, coloring it yellow. Vapors of nitrogen dioxide can absorb moisture, originating the name fuming acid. This acid is very corrosive to metals and very toxic to humans.</p> <h6>Raw Materials</h6> <p><b>Chemicals</b>. </p> <b>Ammonia</b>. Ammonia (NH3) is one of the most produced synthetic chemicals worldwide. The main application of this world class commodity is in nitrogen fertilizers, followed by the synthesis of nitric acid. It is also used, to a lesser extent, in several other applications such as pulping of wood and as ingredient in household cleaners and drugs. Ammonia is produced basically by the reaction between nitrogen and hydrogen, in a 1:3 stoichiometric ratio. Its production routes are related to the source of the hydrogen used, being steam reforming the main one.</p>
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ICC - Process Schematic Text: <p>The process under analysis comprises three major sections: (1) Oxidation; (2) Absorption; and (3) Concentration.</p><p>Oxidation. Initially, liquid ammonia is evaporated, superheated, and sent to an Oxidation Reactor, where it is mixed with compressed air and reacts with oxygen producing mainly nitrogen monoxide and water. The reaction takes place at medium-pressures (between 4 and 6 bar). Nitrogen monoxide stream leaving the reactor is cooled and the most part is oxidized to nitrogen dioxide as the gas is cooled. Then, the main stream is sent to Absorption section.</p><p>Absorption. The cooled stream is further cooled in a cooler-condenser and then sent to an Absorption Tower. In the tower, the oxidized gas (NO2) is absorbed in water, countercurrent, to form Nitric Acid. At the bottom of the tower, Nitric Acid with a concentration of 65 wt% is obtained and sent to a Bleach Column, where it is contacted with a countercurrent air flow for the removal of dissolved NOx compounds. The gas leaving the top of the Absorption Tower, commonly known as tail gas, is heated and sent to an NOx abatement unit in the Concentration section.</p><p>Concentration. In the NOx abatement unit, NOx compounds (NO and NO2) present in the tail gas are removed by selective reaction with ammonia. The treated gas is discharged to the atmosphere. On the other hand, the weak Nitric Acid from the Bleach Column is directed to an extractive distillation column, where concentrated sulfuric acid is used as the extracting agent. The bottoms product is sent to a vacuum-evaporator to reconcentrate sulfuric acid, which is recycled to the extractive column. The top extraction product passes through a deaerator condenser. Nitric Acid product (99 wt%) is obtained from the condenser bottom. The gas from the top is washed by weak Nitric Acid in an extractive column, to recover remaining HNO3 at the bottom. The diluted Nitric Acid is recycled to the first extractive column, while the tail gas stream is vented from the system.</p>
ICC - Short Description: In this report, the economic analysis concerns Concentrated Nitric Acid (99 wt%) production via two integrated units located in the United States. Initially, a typical Medium Pressure process produces weak nitric acid by ammonia oxidation and nitric oxide absorption; then nitric acid is concentrated by extractive distillation using sulfuric acid as dehydrating agent.
ICC - Main Product: Nitric Acid
ICC - Plant Capacity: 200.00
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Concentrated Nitric Acid Production from Ammonia

Nitric Acid Production Costs Report | Issue D | Q2 2024

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This report analyzes the economics of Nitric Acid production from ammonia via a typical Medium Pressure process in the United States. In this process, ammonia is initially oxidized to nitric oxide. Then, nitric oxide is oxidized to form nitrogen dioxide, and absorbed (at the same pressure) by water producing 65 wt% Nitric Acid solution as the final product.

Details: 250 kta United States-based plant   |   Q2 2024   |   107 pages   |   Issue A   From $799 USD

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Details: 200 kta United States-based plant   |   Q2 2024   |   107 pages   |   Issue B   From $799 USD

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Weak Nitric Acid from Ammonia (Dual Pressure Process)

In this report, it is approached the economics of Weak Nitric Acid (65 wt%) production from ammonia in a typical dual pressure process, assuming an industrial plant located in the United States. Initially, ammonia is oxidized to nitric oxide at medium pressure. Then, nitric oxide is oxidized to form nitrogen dioxide, and absorbed at high pressure by water producing nitric acid.

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Concentrated Nitric Acid Production from Ammonia

In this report, the economic analysis concerns Concentrated Nitric Acid (99 wt%) production via two integrated units located in the United States. Initially, a typical Medium Pressure process produces weak nitric acid by ammonia oxidation and nitric oxide absorption; then nitric acid is concentrated by extractive distillation using sulfuric acid as dehydrating agent.

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The cost analyses presented in this report target a 200 kta (kilo metric ton per annum per annum) United States-based plant. For those interested in cost analyses considering other plant capacities and/or locations, Intratec offers a customized analysis as an optional feature.

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This study presents a feasibility analysis of Concentrated Nitric Acid (99 wt%) production from weak nitric acid (65 wt%) by extractive distillation using sulfuric acid as dehydrating agent. The economic analysis assumes a plant constructed in the United States.

Details: 250 kta United States-based plant   |   Q2 2024   |   107 pages   |   Issue E   From $799 USD

The cost analyses presented in this report target a 250 kta (kilo metric ton per annum per annum) United States-based plant. For those interested in cost analyses considering other plant capacities and/or locations, Intratec offers a customized analysis as an optional feature.

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