LP Oxo Process Technology has set the world standard for technical excellence. Plants using this process have low feedstock and energy requirements, need low maintenance and are easy to operate with a low environmental impact. Oxo alcohols products range from solvents such as butanols to plasticiser alcohols such as 2 Ethyl Hexanol, to detergent alcohols.
Aker Solutions has been involved in the detailed engineering of several of these plants in South Africa, China, India, Iran and Saudi Arabia. We are highly experienced in the key detail design issues of LP Oxo projects over a wide range of climatic conditions, geographic locations and contract styles.
We have worked closely with the technology owners Davy Process Technology and The Dow Chemical Company to ensure that licensee requirements are effectively translated into the final design in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
LP Oxo projects require careful design of the rhodium catalyst handling systems to ensure ease of operation and long catalyst life. Design issues, such as cleanliness of construction and the optimisation of the piping layout, all have a major impact on the long-term operation of the plant. We have significant experience in the procurement of critical equipment from a wide range of locations.
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