MATERIAL BALANCES IN THE MECHANICAL AND THERMAL OPERATIONS IN THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING THE INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT G-0

Abstract

Introduction:
The balance of materials in obtaining the G-0 intermediate product guarantees that the product is consistently produced and controlled.
Objective:
Carry out the material balances in the mechanical and thermal operations in obtaining the intermediate product G-0.
Materials and Methods:
The analysis of the input and output materials mass was conducted for the crude G-0 centrifugation systems, filtration of the suspension to be purified from crude G-0, and centrifugation and drying of the PI G-0. The composition was determined using available techniques and previous research work. For the calculation of the average results of the streams with the Microsoft Office Excel® program 25 batches produced in the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 were taken into account.
Results and Discussion:
The material balances per batch in the obtaining of PI G-0 in the systems Centrifugation G-0 Crude, Centrifugation of PI G-0, Filtration and Drying allowed to know the real yield of the desired product for 14 moles of furfural and the losses in the residual streams and due to manufacturing. In the drying operation, the removal of water and wet and dry base solvent was quantified.
Conclusions:
The material balances in the mechanical and thermal operations of the process of obtaining the intermediate product G-0 allow assuring the consistency of the process. The tests carried out on the specifications: organoleptic characteristics, identification by UV VIS ultraphotometry, melting interval and purity of the product declare the conformity for its use in the production of Furvina.