2006 Spring Meeting & 2nd Global Congress on Process Safety
(194f) Ethylene Plant Process Gas Compressor Fouling and Fouling Control
Author
Sheri R. Snider - Presenter, Nalco Company
The cost of increased energy consumption and lower ethylene production due to Ethylene Plant Process Gas Compressor fouling can be substantial. This paper describes the mechanisms for process gas compressor fouling and the various methods used to control and monitor compressor fouling in the industry.