monomer-purification
Monomer purification
Process Semi-native
TRL Mars
5 / 9
Energy intensity
—
Required by
1
Requires
4
Guard beds to >99.9%. A few ppm of poison kills the polymerisation catalyst.
Inputs: Ethylene (refrigerated tank) Propylene (pressurised tank) Electricity
Built from: Distillation column
Outputs: Polymer-grade monomer (day tank)