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Ethanol Processing Design Considerations
Identify Process Characteristics
• VOCs • CO / CO2 • %02 • H20
• Particulate (Size,
Organic/Inorganic)
• Temperature
• Corrosives (CO and
Organic Acids)
Understand Process Parameters
• Operating Schedule
• Plant Heat Balance
(Energy Recovery Opportunities)
• Maintenance
Schedule
• Down Time Allowance
Design for Regulatory Requirements
• VOC
• NOX
• CO
• PM
• SOX