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Process and plant for urea production

US8367867B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2007
Grant dateFeb 5, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J2219/00006
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for producing urea is disclosed, wherein liquid ammonia and carbon dioxide are reacted in a high-pressure synthesis section (100), and at least part of the carbon dioxide is fed to said synthesis section (100) in liquid phase. A plant operating according to said process and a method for modernizing existing plants accordingly are also disclosed.

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