Project for recovering CO₂ from tail gas of ethylene cracking unit
Client Name
LG Chem of South Korea
Project Location
Yeosu Petrochemical Complex, South Korea
Commissioning Date
September 2022
Equipment Model
FTR-CHEM300
Core Performance Metrics
Product grade
product grade
Reducing carbon footprint while creating value
Purity of CO₂ recovery
99.97%
Exceeding food-grade quality standards
Energy recovery rate
85%
Compared to conventional systems
Annual recycling volume
150000 tons
Fast return on investment
Sustainable Brewing
Special requirements of the chemical industry
Industry characteristics
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The composition of cracking gas is complex.
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"Requirements for High-Pressure Working Conditions"
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"Food-grade CO₂ required"
A real scene picture of the chemical plant area
The existing fermentation facility with outdated CO₂ emission systems requiring urgent environmental and efficiency upgrades.
Our Solution
Close-up series pictures of the equipment
"PSA Pretreatment Unit" ── "Low-Temperature Distillation Column ── "Catalytic Oxidation Dehydrocarbon" ──"Liquid storage system.
Process flow chart
"PSA Pretreatment Unit" ── "Low-Temperature Distillation Column ── "Catalytic Oxidation Dehydrocarbon" ──"Liquid storage system.
Technical breakthrough
──"Trace Sulfur Removal Technology" ──"Three-stage Compression System" ── "APC Advanced Control"
Project Results
Economic Benefits Analysis
| Benefit Category | Value | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| CO₂ Product Value | $120/ton | Additional revenue stream |
| Steam Recovery | $2M/year | Waste heat utilization |
| Payback Period | 3.2 years | Fast ROI |
| Carbon Credits | $450k/year | Environmental compliance |
"This CO₂ recovery system has revolutionized our petrochemical operations. By converting our ethylene cracking byproducts into high-purity CO₂, we've achieved both environmental compliance and created a new profit center. The system's ability to handle complex gas compositions while delivering 99.97% purity has surpassed our most stringent quality requirements."
Nguyen Van Minh
Operations Director, Vietnam Beverages Ltd.
Equipment Technical Parameters
FTR-CHEM300 Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Technical Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Processing Capacity | 15,000 Nm³/h | For ethylene cracking flue gas |
| Operating Pressure | 2.5-3.8 MPa | High-pressure process optimized |
| Hydrocarbon Content | <5 ppm | Advanced catalytic oxidation |
| Liquefaction Capacity | 20 t/h | High-efficiency cryogenic system |
| System Availability | ≥96% | Redundant design for reliability |
| Energy Consumption | 1.05 kWh/kgCO₂ | With heat recovery system |