Wet air oxidation of ethylene plant spent caustic

Conference · Sat Dec 31 00:00:00 EST 1994

OSTI ID:288688

Ellis, C E; Lawson, R J; Brandenburg, B L ^[1]

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1. Zimpro Environmental, Inc., Rothschild, WI (United States)

The purpose of this paper is to provide insight into the design of a wet air oxidation system as it is applied on a full scale basis for spent caustic treatment. There are numerous design parameters, including temperature and pressure. The variations in spent caustic characteristics and treatment objectives must be carefully considered prior to choosing the optimal design. These issues can have a significant impact on the critical design parameters including the materials of construction.The information included herein is based on the experience of Zimpro Environment, Inc. in designing 12 full scale wet air oxidation systems for treating spent caustic from the production of ethylene.

• OSTI ID: 288688
• Report Number(s): CONF-9404309-; TRN: IM9639%%397
• Resource Relation: Conference: 6. ethylene producers conference, Atlanta, GA (United States), 17-21 Apr 1994; Other Information: PBD: 1994; Related Information: Is Part Of 6. ethylene producers` conference: Proceedings. Volume 3; PB: 721 p.
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
SPENT LIQUORS
WET OXIDATION PROCESSES
WATER TREATMENT PLANTS
DESIGN
PETROCHEMICAL PLANTS
ETHYLENE
PRODUCTION
SULFIDES
THIOSULFATES
BUILDING MATERIALS
FLOWSHEETS