Our active R&D has led to constant improvement in plant performance. The figures you see here are actual performance figures that are typical for today’s plants operating with the Formox process. We don’t quote theoretical fantasies!
Typical performance figures
(based on 37 wt-% concentration)
per metric ton per 1000 lbs
Methanol 421-426 kg [1]
Electricity (for blower) 55-65 kWh 25-30 kWh
Process water 400 kg 48 US gal
Cooling water 40-50 m3 4800-6000 US gal
Catalyst 0.03-0.05 kg [2]
Steam produced [3] 450-700 kg 450-700 lbs
[1] Molar yield of 92.6-93.7%
(15.55-15.75 lbs/US gal @ 60ºF)
[2] 20,000-30,000 kg (lbs) of formaldehyde
per kg (lb) catalyst
[3] Depending on options selected