Direct Liquefaction Technology Assessment. Task 2. Plant Integration.

摘要

This report discusses the problems involved in making the transition from pilot-plant demonstrations of direct liquefaction processes to the design of complete integrated commercial-scale facilities. The technical and economic trade-offs in plant integration are illustrated by reference to three major direct liquefaction processes: Exxon Donor Solvent, H-COAL, and SRC-I. The design considerations involved in combining core liquefaction processes with hydrogen supply, ancillary processes, and utilities are covered in some detail. Plant startup problems and the measures taken to ensure adequate plant reliability are discussed. (ERA citation 09:042605)