Process Instrumentation

CHE426
Dr. Fahad Rehman
CUI, Lahore Campus
CLOs covered
• CLO3: Development of Instrumentation Diagram

• Course contents: Case study and Quiz 4

Developing an Instrumentation Diagram
• Ammonia production is an exothermic reaction. However, it is carried out
at higher temperatures to obtain higher production rate. Being a gaseous
phase reaction, it is susceptible to both temperature and pressure of
reactant gases. Ammonia converter is considered heart of the production
plant and requires sophisticated safety conditions and instrumentation.
Ammonia converter consists of three beds of catalyst-Fe3O4. The gas
temperature rises to 350C after each pass and needs to be cool down. It is
usually done by passing it through the heat exchanger with one of the
reactant gases as the cold fluid. The conversion in first, second and third
beds are 35%, 65% and 95% respectively. Nitrogen is fed in ammonia
converter at 300C and 200 bar at a rate of 300m3/hr. Hydrogen is coming
from the Natural gas cracker at 300C and 200 bar. The temperature and
pressure of the converter should be maintained at 300C and 200 bar.
Design Instrumentation Diagram to maintain the process condition and
ensure safety.
Quiz-4
• Deadline 29 Dec, 7 pm.
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