Emission Control
Recovery of Acetone — Comparison of Operating Costs
2004·2 min
Operating cost comparison for acetone vapour recovery by refrigeration (Rs 5.70/kg), absorption (Rs 2.26/kg) and adsorption (Rs 7.47/kg) — absorption is the clear winner at one-third the cost of adsorption.
Dr. D.M. Mohunta, Commercial, Chemical and Development Company
A quick glance at the operating costs for various methods of recovery of Acetone.
| Unit Cost | Refrigeration | Total Cost Rs. | Absorption | Total Cost Rs. | Adsorption | Total Cost Rs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 4.00 | 77 HP | 308.00 | 15 HP | 60.00 | 14.5 HP | 58.00 |
| Steam | 1.00 | — | — | 60 kg/hr | 60.00 | 260 kg/hr | 260.00 |
| Nitrogen | 6.00 | — | — | — | — | 14 m³/hr | 84.00 |
| Carbon | 80.00 | — | — | — | — | 0.019 kg/hr | 1.52 |
| Others | 1.00 | — | — | 2 Rs./hr | 2.00 | — | — |
| Total | 308.00 | 122.00 | 403.52 | ||||
| Cost per kg of Acetone recovered | 5.70 | 2.26 | 7.47 |
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