Abstract:
A method for revamping a self-stripping urea plant comprising the installation of a new CO2-stripping synthesis section (6), wherein at least part of the aqueous urea solution (10) leaving said new section (6) is directed to the existing low pressure recovery section (4) of the self-stripping plant, by-passing the existing self-stripping high-pressure section (2) and medium pressure treatment section (3).
Abstract:
A method for revamping a self-stripping urea plant is disclosed, where an intermediate recovery section (30) is installed between the existing high- pressure section and medium-pressure section; a stream of urea solution (15A), which is delivered by the high pressure section, is directed to said intermediate section (30), and a flow of concentrated solution (15B) from said intermediate section is directed to said medium pressure section, the intermediate section operating at a pressure between those of the high- and medium-pressure sections. A related process and plant are also disclosed.