1. Feedstock Quality and Availability: The quality and availability of waste feedstock must be assessed to determine if it is sufficient and meets quality standards to produce high-grade syngas.
2. Process Optimization: The design must optimize the production of syngas and propylene glycol. This optimization includes factors like heat and mass balance, pressure drop control, and efficient product separation.
3. Environmental regulations: Industrial waste-to-syngas-to-propylene glycol facilities must comply with environmental laws and regulations. Design considerations must account for carbon emissions and air quality standards.
4. Safety: The safety of the facility is of utmost importance. The design plan must incorporate safety devices and systems to reduce the risk of fire, explosion, and chemical exposure.
5. Capital and Operating Costs: The plant must be designed within budget constraints while maximizing the return on investment. This involves evaluating the costs of raw materials, equipment, construction, and operation.
6. Market Requirements: The facility design must consider the market demand for propylene glycol and ensure that the production process aligns with the customer’s specific requirements.
7. Technology selection and compatibility: Wastes-to-syngas-to-propylene glycol conversion requires a mix of technologies to optimize efficiency, safety and minimize impact on the environment. Technical compatibility should be evaluated to ensure a suitable operating environment.
8. Location and Site Selection: The plant location should be accessible for feedstock supply requiring transportation and strategic to the market distribution.
9. Future Expansion: Design considerations should account for the ability to accommodate future growth and expansion, including building space, power supply, and infrastructure.
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