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This document summarizes the production of propylene glycol via the hydrolysis of propylene oxide in excess water. It includes a process flow diagram showing the key process units and streams involved. It also discusses selecting and sizing valves used in the process, performing process simulations, and addressing challenges encountered. References on chemical process design and engineering are provided.

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This document summarizes the production of propylene glycol via the hydrolysis of propylene oxide in excess water. It includes a process flow diagram showing the key process units and streams involved. It also discusses selecting and sizing valves used in the process, performing process simulations, and addressing challenges encountered. References on chemical process design and engineering are provided.

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PRODUCTION OF

PROPYLENE GLYCOL
SIKHAKHANE LN 21507227
GUMEDE KS 21522816
MNCWANGA CM 21504544
Introduction

Production of propylene glycol by hydrolysis of


propylene oxide in excess water by the reaction:
Process Flow Diagram

8
16
11
15 22
8 9

12 13
AC
2 4
1 3 6
AO AC
5 14
17 16
9
10 18 21

14 AC
1
3 2 4

5 7 13
10 11 12 23
15
7 17
6
19 20

AO AC
Valve SIZING

Selection of valves
Design of valves
Valve CALCULATIONS
Spreadsheet
Process Simulation

PO/MeOH Water
Valve1 Valve2

Pump1 Pump 2

Product
Valve3
Simulation Report
Conclusion

 CHALLENGES
 EXPERIENCE
References

 [Link] M. Felder and Ronald W. Roussean, Elementary Principles of


Chemical Process, 3rd edition (2005)
 2. Max S. Peters and Klaus D, Plant Design and Economics for Chemical
Engineers, (1991), 4th edition,
 3. Jacob A. Moulijn, Michael makkee and Annelies van Diepen, Chemical
Process Technology, (2001)
 [Link] H. Fogler, Elements of chemical reaction Engineering, 3rd edition
 5. DR N.K. Patel, Module 3: Lecture 19: Propylene Glycol

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