Vacido technology by LyondellBasell is a fixed-bed tubular process utilizing a proprietary and highly efficient heterogeneous catalyst system for the efficient production and purification of high-quality vinyl acetate monomer (VAM).
The combination of an advantaged reactor system, best-in-class QVAM-2 catalyst, optimized energy utilization, and efficient product purification results in leading economics for Vacido process plants. The QVAM-2 catalyst in particular exhibits a superior life span, along with very high single-pass conversion rates, regeneration effectiveness, and a catalyst life up to three times longer than other market alternatives.
Safety and environment
- LyondellBasell process technologies have a proven safety record that is among the best in the industry
- Well-proven safety design criteria employed for piping and equipment in oxygen service
- Low-resource consumption at moderate operating conditions
- Reduced energy consumption through heat integration and an optimized purification process
Process technology
- Advantaged QVAM-2 catalyst technology
- High-purity VAM suitable for all applications
- Simple fixed-bed, tubular reaction system
- Proven ethylene acetoxylation reaction route
- Fully flexible design to meet local requirements, including integration with Glacido acetic acid process technology
- Continuous research is conducted to improve reaction catalysts and process design
- Expert technology services group with extensive hands-on experience for the life of the investment
Economics
- Simplified reactor, purification system and operations with proven plant availability exceeding 95 percent
- Annual capacities exceeding 400 KT per year
- Proprietary QVAM-2 catalyst delivering best-in-class operating and working-capital economics
Competitive capital costs
- Optimized purification section and energy integration
- Minimal maintenance requirements
- Automated process design with minimal manpower requirements
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