Summary Integrated Synthesis Loop (ISL) Technology blends unique ammonia synthesis process engineering with conventional Makeup Synthesis Gas prepared from conventional Steam-Hydrocarbon Reforming and synthesis gas purification processes. The ISL Process works in Synthesis Loops which include multi-stage refrigeration compressors to condense product ammonia, by fully optimizing Refrigeration System loads to minimize plant energy consumption. The ISL retrofit has controls to shift loads of the synthesis and refrigeration compressors to achieve maximum capacity and efficiency advantages. The ISL retrofit works with all Ammonia Converter technologies, including reactors with internal heat-exchange between catalyst beds, ultra-high activity catalysts including rare earth elements and mechanical designs using radial bed flow, axial-radial flow or cross flow arrangements. Plants with greater ammonia conversion in the Ammonia Converter achieve higher energy saving when retrofit with the ISL Process. Only proven technologies are used in the ISL Process. The ISL Process is reliable and accommodates rapid plant start-up and is easy to understand and operate. ISL Ultra Process installations can increase production capacity. Following retrofit of the ISL Process, further increased plant capacity projects may be completed with lower capital spending. |
Ammonia Plant Process Engineering Services and Process Engineering Support Integrated Synthesis Loop (ISL) Ultra - Ammonia Synthesis Process Technology Technology Features Year-Round High Energy Savings 0.7 to 1.0 MM Btu/ST Ammonia, (0.20 to 0.28 mm kcal/tonne) The Energy Savings can be higher, depending on the existing plant equipment. Outstanding Economic Value: 2 year payback - Natural Gas $2.75/Million Btu (HHV) Even faster payback with increased production Works with all Ammonia Converters For Ammonia Plants that use Refrigeration Compressors to Condense ammonia product Synthesis and Refrigeration Compressor energy reduction of 4100 to 4700 Horsepower (3050 to 3500 KW) for a 1550 STPD (1406 tonne/d) Ammonia Plant ISL Ultra Process installation No synthesis recycle gas through any front-end process equipment Not retrofit before or between the Synthesis Compressor cases No additional steam or fuel energy needed No additional pumps or compressors needed Works with changes of climate and processes Easy to understand and operate High reliability Low maintenance cost No chemicals or consumables needed Improves capacity of Synthesis and Refrigeration Compressors and their drivers, the Steam and Fuel systems and other utilities |
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