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Sulphuric Acid on the WebTM Technical Manual DKL Engineering, Inc.

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Sulphuric Acid Plant Specifications
 

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Acid Plant Database  November 27, 2018

Owner Compania Nitro Química Brasileira

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Location

Av Dr. Jose Arthur Nova 951
Sao Miguel Paulista, Sao Paulo
SP 08090-000
Brazil

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Website www.nitroquimica.com.br
Plant -
Coordinates* 23° 29' 18" S, 46° 26' 30" W
Type of Plant Sulphur Burning
Gas Source Elemental Sulphur
Plant Capacity 727 MTPD
2018 - Plant upgrade from 770 to 900 MTPD
SA/DA DA
Status Operating
Year Built 1950’s
Technology -
Contractor -
Remarks 2018 - 46 day shutdown
     - Final absorbing tower replaced.  Previous brick lined tower was in service for 33 years.
     - New ZeCor FAT installed in 7 days
     - Converter replaced
     - New superheater, boiler and economizers
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General The sulfuric acid plant is not only integrated in the Nitroquímica production chain but also supplies local customers and contributes to the company's energy efficiency, following safety standards for production, storage and transportation.  Sulfuric Acid is used in the Brazilian market for cellulose, ethyl alcohol, sulphates, fertilizers and chemical products in general. It is also used within the company to produce Nitrocellulose and Hydrofluoric Acid. The Company is recognized for its excellent delivery and supply services.
References Cobras 2015 - Desafios de Conduzir uma Partida de Planta de Ácido Sulfúrico sem exceder os Limites de Emissão
'Leading Nitrocellulose Producer Upgrades Sulfuric Acid Operation', Sulfuric Acid Today, Fall/Winter 2018
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MTPD - Metric Tonne per Day           STPD - Short Ton per Day
MTPA - Metric Tonne per Annum      STPA - Short Ton per Annum
SA - Single Absorption
DA - Double Absorption
 

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