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Latest Technology Improvements in Melamine Production Melamine 2008 – Moscow October 13, 2008 Frank Castillo-Welter
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Latest Technology Improvementsin Melamine Production
Melamine 2008 – MoscowOctober 13, 2008
Frank Castillo-Welter
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MelamineAgenda
� Introduction� Process and General Advantages� Challenges for Improvement� Alliance for Advanced Technology� Technology Developments� Development History & References� Today‘s Advanced Technology� Highlights� Summary
Melamine: Latest Technology ImprovementsAgenda
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Molding compounds
Decorative laminates
Flame-retardant additives
Adhesives Coating resins
Concrete plasticizer
Resins for textile-and paper finishing
1 Panels and cladding2 Leather and textile
finishing3 Paints and coatings4 Tire cord5 Upholstery flame retardants6 Laminate sheets7 Laminated particle boards8 Flooring laminates9 Switches, sockets
10 Concrete additives11 Kitchenware12 Surfaces13 Resin-coated fiberboards14 Coatings for household
equipment15 Outdoor panels16 Window sills
MelamineApplications (2)
Melamine: Latest Technology ImprovementsIntroduction (1)
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Melamine: Latest Technology ImprovementsIntroduction (2)
Liquid Quench
Melamine Production
HP Process> 80 bar
LP Process< 10 bar
Gaseous Quench
LiquidQuench
GaseousQuench
Lurgi‘s Choice
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Lurgi’s Choice is based on:
Lowest Investment
No Drying Unit
No Complicated Rotating Equipment
Straight forward� Process
No Corrosion
No Water Quench
No HP
Low Raw Material Consumption� Consumption
Highest Quality� Product
Melamine: Latest Technology ImprovementsProcess and General Advantages (1)
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MelamineLP Technology – Introduction (2)
Process Flow Diagram
Melamine: Latest Technology ImprovementsProcess and General Advantages (2)
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Needs for Improvement even on a solid Technology Basi s
Most important Requirements have been identified:
� Improved Economy of Scale� World Scale Capacity in a Single Train � Higher On-Stream Efficiency
���� Target : ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
Melamine: Latest Technology ImprovementsChallenges for Improvement
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MelamineAlliance
Melamine: Latest Technology ImprovementsAlliance for Advanced Technology
Proven Technology
Vast OperationExperience
Reference Plants
Training at Site
Site Visits
Support duringCommissioning and Start-up
Service duringProduction
EdgeinTechnologyDeveloper &
Producer
ALLIANCE
Exchange and
Cooperation
Technology Licensor &
Engineering
Lurgi
A Century of Experience in Technology Licensing
Experience Petrochemical/ Chemical Technology
High Competence in Value Engineering and Process Optimization
Project Execution World Wide
World Wide Support in ProjectDevelopment- Financing- Product Off Take- Partnering
Licensing and Know-How
Package
Client
AdvancedTechnology
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Development of 1st Generation
Research started
Technology Generation
Detail Eng. Phase150.0002010
Under Construction
In Operation
In Operation
In Operation
In Operation
In Operation
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Status
50.000
25.000
15.000
12.000
6.000
6.000
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Plant Capacity[mt / y]
22008 / 2009
82003 - 2006
22003 - 2004
12007
31999 - 2003
1 (revamped)1995 - 1999
-1993
No. of Plants
Time Period /Year of Start-up
Melamine: Latest Technology ImprovementsDevelopment History & References
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Results:
� Confirmed Existence of Technology Advantages (e.g. P roduct Quality)� Higher Plant Capacities at Moderate Additional Capi tal Cost� World Scale Capacity in a Single Train � Higher On-Stream Efficiency
Achieved by:
� Operational Experience out of Many References� Optimum Adaptation of Equipment to the Process Need s� Adapted Process Conditions (e.g. Elevated Pressure)� Improved Design of Equipment ( ����Better Availability)
Melamine: Latest Technology ImprovementsToday’s Advanced Technology
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Achieved Melamine Product
Melamine: Latest Technology ImprovementsHighlights (1)
� No Water Quench� Low Water Content (0.02 – 0.04 wt%)
���� Perfect Product for all Downstream Applications, including Paints and Coatings
� Uniform Particle Distribution, no Lumps (Narrow Span)
� Gas Phase Crystallization/ Desublimation
� Small Particle Size
� No Corrosion Problems� Excellent Whiteness/Color (APHA ~ 5)
� Efficient Product Separation� High Purity (> 99.9 wt%)
Reasons:Characteristics:
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Technology and Operation:
� Simple and Straight Process� Easy to Operate� Less Process Steps / Equipment� Use of Standard Equipment and Standard Steel Grades � Less Maintenance
���� Higher On-Stream Time
Melamine: Latest Technology ImprovementsHighlights (2)
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MelamineSummary
� Proven and Reliable Technology� Lowest Investment� Low Raw Material Consumption� Highest Melamine Product Quality� Most Suitable for all Downstream Applications� Economy of Scale
Lurgi’s Melamine Process:
Melamine: Latest Technology ImprovementsSummary
� The Technology of Choice
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Thank you for your attention !
Melamine: Latest Technology Improvements
