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All,

 

I am interested in learning more about designing a caprolactam plant and understanding all its unit operations.

 

Are there any PFDs or P&IDs out there that is open access?

[breizh]

Hi,

Let you try your favorite search engine, key words: caprolactam production process

 

an example: https://www.chemengo...m-from-benzene/

note: Don't expect members to disclose their process and parameters.

Breizh 

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Thank you for the reply.

 

I read that article and while it is good it doesn't go into as much detail.

 

I'm assuming that's because any more in depth information is considered propriety. 

Hi,

Let you try your favorite search engine, key words: caprolactam production process

 

an example: https://www.chemengo...m-from-benzene/

note: Don't expect members to disclose their process and parameters.

Breizh 

[Pilesar]

Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology has ten pages or so on caprolactam. It describes the reactions and manufacturing processes and includes a PFD. See the link: https://ibb.co/DL8KRWQ

[breizh]

Hi,

I've attached a document with more information.

Extract from chemical and process design handbook by  James G.Speight

Good luck

Breizh