Why is black sulfur discharged from the sulfur exhaust port of the sulfur residue tank?
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This post was last edited by liaifeng on 2018-8-5 17:26. Why is black sulfur coming out of the sulfur discharge port in the sulfur residue tank? Is it due to an excessive hydrocarbon content?
Before that, it was qualified sulfur; the sulfur at the first cooling outlet was also brownish in color, while the sulfur from the second and third cooling stages was still acceptable
It is likely that the acidic gas contains high levels of hydrocarbons, as these hydrocarbons have not been completely burned. Insufficient air supply leads to the formation of black sulfur
Rust appears as small solid pieces in liquid sulfur, and can be easily distinguished from black sulfur.
As the people above mentioned, it can basically be inferred that this is caused by acidic gases along with oil and hydrocarbons. Additionally, you can also conduct analysis based on the temperature changes in the sulfur production furnace and the air distribution.
How often do you empty the residual heat in the pot? It’s not every day, right?
Acidic gases contain hydrocarbons; insufficient air supply leads to incomplete combustion of these hydrocarbons, resulting in black sulfur. Pay special attention to the pipeline from the sulfur cooler to the sulfur seal tank to ensure it is not blocked.
Insufficient air supply and carbon buildup may be due to poor removal of hydrocarbons in the feed to the stripping and regeneration units!