Case Study
Case Study
Case Study
Case Study
Case Study
4-Parallel Polyolefins Process-Optimization Unit
The world demand for polyolefins is rapidly growing. This, combined with the record low prices of olefin monomer feedstocks is resulting in a real rennaisance in polyolefins catalysis R&D.
4-Parallel Polyolefins Process-Optimization Unit
The task
ILS was chosen by Evonik due to our proven track-record of having designed and delivered multiple, high-throughput polyolefins testing systems.
The unit had to be designed to fit into an extremely small laboratory space. An inert glovebox had to be seamlessly incorporated with the 4 batch reactors to insure that the air and moisture sensitive catalysts and co-catalysts were never oxidized.
The ILS solution
ILS worked hand-in-hand with Evonik process, automation and safety engineers to design highly-customized reactors, requiring minimum space with special stirrers and an automated pneumatic-lift system to make the unit as compact and yet ergonomically attractive as possible.
Having the reactors outside of the glovebox as opposed to inside makes cleaning and maintenance much easier. Low flows of liquid-gas monomers could be quantitatively dosed using novel mini-coriolis mass-flow technology.
The result
Fully-automated, high-pressure catalyst and co-catalyst injection maximizes reproducibility
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