Now: the SBA-Kellogg way to
FROM NATURAL GAS OR NAPHTHA T h r o u g h special a r r a n g e m e n t with Societe Belge d e l'Azote (SBA), T h e M. W. Kellogg Company now can provide a continuous acetylene production process using naphtha or natural gas a s feedstock. This improved process promises economies a n d results previously not obtainable.
development by SBA and Kellogg, considerable engineering information has been developed o n both t h e pyrolysis and purification systems. T h e results of this joint effort, available only from Kellogg, assure accurate and thoroughly reliable plant designs.
Revolutionary Burner
Using naphtha feedstock, a wide range of ethylene t o acetylene ratios may be achieved. This permits simultaneous production of ethylene and acetylene with great flexibility. In the case of n a t u r a l gas feed, acetylene is the primary product—with negligible quantities of heavy impurities. If desired, the plant can be designed to operate on either feedstock.
T h e heart of this process is the SBA-developed burner. Easy t o control, a n d requiring only minim u m attention, it is stable and operates continuously—producing a constant yield. T h e formation of coke and tarry materials in the burner is virtually nonexistent. Any trace of these materials is automatically removed by special separation equipment.
Kellogg Cooperation Through cooperative research and
Process Highlights
Acetylene Purification In the process train, the heavy acetylenes and hydrocarbons are
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removed first, leaving a stream containing acetylene and lighter materials. By using a n SBAdeveloped ammonia absorption system, acetylene and ethylene are recovered from hydrogen a n d the other products of combustion, which in themselves are valuable by-products. T h e acetylene, 99.5 % pure or higher, and ethylene are stripped from t h e ammonia. A m m o n i a m a k e s t h i s process safer than others because of its depressing effect on the explosibility of acetylene.
For More Information Chemical companies and petroleum refiners interested in utilizing this advanced acetylene production process are invited to discuss their specific needs in person with T h e M . W. K e l l o g g C o m p a n y . Please address inquiries to t h e Chemical Process Division.
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