A midsized chemical manufacturing company, which serves the healthcare, personal care, home care, infrastructure, lubricants, and paper industries, needed a comprehensive evaluation of their pressure relief devices and unprotected equipment, including one reactive reactor system. They needed a determination of the kinetics of the main reaction as well as any side reactions that could occur inside the reactor during a runaway reaction.
The experienced professionals at ioKinetic performed calorimetry ARC® testing to quantify all reaction kinetics using regressed Arrhenius expressions. To simulate the reaction, they used Process Safety Office® SuperChems® software from our exclusive partner ioMosaic Corporation, ensuring simulated reactions would match experimental results. The team quantified the reactions present — or measured — the exact amount of substances involved in the chemical reaction at a specific time. The team then completed dynamic modeling using the reaction kinetic results to evaluate the reactor's relief device. In addition, they determined the adequacy of all other relief devices and identified any overpressure scenarios for unprotected equipment.
ioKinetic delivered critical insights and assurance to the client by validating the adequacy of their existing rupture disc for overprotection in the event of a runaway reaction. Through advanced ARC® testing, the team identified and quantified six key chemical reactions likely to occur during such an event, providing the client with a deeper understanding of potential hazards. This comprehensive analysis enhanced the client's confidence in their system's safety. Additionally, the client benefited from a thorough evaluation of non-reactive systems, which further strengthened their overall risk management strategy and operational reliability.
ioKinetic has reduced process safety risk, maintained compliance and substantially increased peace of mind for our clients worldwide. To learn more about how we can help you manage risk, contact us today or call us at 1-844-ioKinetic.