Propylene Oxide (PO)
The PO plant in Köln is embedded in a highly integrated petrochemical site which is run by INEOS employees. Direct pipe connections to the cracker unit and the neighboring chlorine plant allow reliable and cost efficient supply of the feedstock propylene and the auxiliary chlorine. Supply of energy by the central power plant and the disposal of waste water in the sewage plant are proven services of the well balanced site infrastructure. | Propylene Oxide |
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Propylene Oxide Production
Propylene Oxide is produced via the established chlorohydrin process, in which propylene and chlorine react in the presence of water to form the intermediate propylene chlorohydrin. This is dehydrochlorinated by a calcium hydroxide solution to form PO and after final distillation the pure product is stored in tanks.
An up to date process control system combined with modern online analytic and emergency shutdown systems enables a safe and efficient manufacturing of PO.
