Development of a phenolic resin production strategy aligned with market needs in Ecuador

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https://doi.org/10.26423/rctu.v11i1.757

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simulation, phenolic resin, process design

Abstract

The objective of this study was to develop a strategy for designing a phenolic resin (floral foam) production plant to meet the existing demand in the country, using the PRO II simulation software. For this purpose, the design needs were identified through block diagrams (BDF) and process flow diagrams (PFD), considering the involved unit operations. Additionally, a batch reactor was presented, designed to achieve high conversion in the production of floral foam, according to the reaction for obtaining resol-type floral foam. For this, the volume value was considered, as well as the optimal operating conditions, including pressure and temperature, through a sensitivity analysis. The results were verified by calculating mass and energy balances, using the demand for floral foam, which was approximately 143 tons annually, obtained from the National Customs Service of Ecuador (Importations) website. This value was used for the calculation of daily production and helped to demonstrate the validity of the simulation. The simulated value was 63.4552 kg/day, compared to the calculated phenolic resin production value of 63.3547 kg/day. This shows the relevance of the study and encourages the generation of research that benefits the creation and development of the petrochemical industry.

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Author Biographies

  • Jonathan Javier Sayavedra-Delgado, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE; Latacunga – Ecuador; CP 050105

    Maestría en Ingeniería Industrial - Universidad San Francisco de Quito

  • Edwin Alexander Quiñonez Gómez, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE; Latacunga – Ecuador; CP 050105

    Petroquímico - Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE

  • Angel Fabrizio Zevallos Cuzme, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE; Latacunga – Ecuador; CP 050105

    Magister en Petróleos - Universidad Tecnológica Equinoccial, UTE

  • Britany Geomara Bastidas Molina, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE; Latacunga – Ecuador; CP 050105

    Petroquímica por la Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE

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2024-06-26

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Sayavedra-Delgado, J. J. (2024). Development of a phenolic resin production strategy aligned with market needs in Ecuador. UPSE Scientific and Technological Magazine, 11(1), 27-41. https://doi.org/10.26423/rctu.v11i1.757