Reactive Monomer Applications
- Styrene Polymerization Control
- Styrene Polymerization Inhibitors
- Styrene Corrosion Control
- MMA Esterification Section Antifoulants
- Butadiene Mixed C4 Stabilizers
- Butadiene Popcorn Polymer Inhibitors
- VAM Distillation Section Antifoulants
- Butadiene Fouling Control
- Styrene Compressor Fouling Control
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WPS Headquarters
1601 W. Diehl Road
Naperville, Il 60563-1198
630-305-1000 Phone
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Nalco Energy Services Headquarters
7705 Highway 90-A
Sugar Land, TX 77478
281-263-7000 Phone
Prism® Styrene Vent Gas Compressor Antifoulant
In order to keep vacuum in the dehydrogenation section, styrene plants have to eliminate hydrogen and reaction off-gases. To achieve this, plants typically use oil-free screw drive type compressor machines.
Although this is not a fouling service, most operating units have a small amount of styrene carried over from the separator. In the compressor, this is subjected to a temperature rise, which in turn, causes vapour phase polymerization in the compressor itself (popcorn-like deposits) and some liquid phase polymerization in condensation at the discharge cooler.
The key to fouling control is good chemical protection introduced in the compressor suction using a suitable atomizing nozzle. Nalco offers antifoulant programs to control and mitigate this equipment fouling.
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