Does ammonia necessarily have to pass through a buffer tank before entering the reactor?
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If not, then how else can one get in? Thank you!
This is mainly considered from a safety perspective, in order to prevent liquid ammonia from rushing into the reaction vessel, or to prevent the materials inside the reaction vessel from flowing back into the ammonia storage tank ahead. Therefore, from a process design standpoint, a buffer tank should be installed for the ammonia that enters the reaction vessel.
If the flow rate of ammonia can be well controlled, a buffer tank may not be necessary. The premise is that ammonia gas does not need to be produced by vaporizing liquid ammonia in order to enter the reaction vessel.
Generally, a buffer tank should be added to ensure safety and prevent the material in the tank from flowing back