Is a liquid chlorine vaporization cylinder better or a vaporizer?
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Dear sea industry colleagues, our company has a new project that requires chlorine, with an annual consumption of around 3,000 tons. The chlorine enters the facility at a pressure of 0.3 MPa and at room temperature. There are two options now: reducing pressure using a gas cylinder, or reducing pressure using a storage tank via a vaporizer. What are the advantages of each? Is there any sea traveler with experience in this area who could offer some advice?
Could you provide a detailed analysis of aspects such as operational complexity, process safety, relevant design standards and regulations, and initial investment?
Search online for the following \"Guiding Opinions\" issued by the Chlor-alkali Industry Association to learn about the requirements related to the vaporization of liquid chlorine: China Chlor-alkali Industry Association (2010), Document No. 070, \"Guiding Opinions on Safety Facilities and Emergency Response Techniques for Chlorine\", and China Chlor-alkali Industry Association (2012), Document No. 012, \"Supplementary Guiding Opinions on Safety Facilities and Emergency Response Techniques for Chlorine\"
A carburetor requires heat to effect vaporization, and it is a chemical process. Cylinders are sent to storage equipment.
For 30 tons, a Y bottle or a T bottle is sufficient. For a capacity of 300 tons, using T-shaped tanks results in high shipping costs, frequent replacement operations, complex on-site handling, and higher overall costs
This will involve designing a hot water heat exchanger; however, it is necessary to compare which is safer and more convenient in practical use, namely between the steel cylinder and the storage tank