ACETYLENE PLANT
ACETYLENE PLANT
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Hello everyone,
I have been recently been given the task to re-commission an old acetylene plant that has been shut down for many years. I am a chemical engineer but have no experience with acetylene so i am struggling a bit. I would very much appreciate it if you could help me out with the following questions:
The method which will be used to get acetylene is the reaction of calcium carbide with water in a "wet" process or "carbide to water"
1) I have read different things as to what the maximum filling pressure for the cylinders is. Most sources say 250 PSI but I have also come across some that indicate 350 PSI and some even went up to 500 PSI. Does anyone know what the correct pressure would be from experience?
2) The generator I am working with has a capacity of 530 Gallons. I have worked out the theoretical yield of acetylene but have not found any literature on what the actual yield is. Does anyone know from experience what this ratio is?
3) The compressor that came with the plant was no longer usable and has been discarded. What is my best option to replace it? What are the suction and discharge pressures? Is it ABSOLUTELY necessary that the compressor be submerged under water?
I would really appreciate any information you guys might have regarding my questions.
Thanks a lot!
I have been recently been given the task to re-commission an old acetylene plant that has been shut down for many years. I am a chemical engineer but have no experience with acetylene so i am struggling a bit. I would very much appreciate it if you could help me out with the following questions:
The method which will be used to get acetylene is the reaction of calcium carbide with water in a "wet" process or "carbide to water"
1) I have read different things as to what the maximum filling pressure for the cylinders is. Most sources say 250 PSI but I have also come across some that indicate 350 PSI and some even went up to 500 PSI. Does anyone know what the correct pressure would be from experience?
2) The generator I am working with has a capacity of 530 Gallons. I have worked out the theoretical yield of acetylene but have not found any literature on what the actual yield is. Does anyone know from experience what this ratio is?
3) The compressor that came with the plant was no longer usable and has been discarded. What is my best option to replace it? What are the suction and discharge pressures? Is it ABSOLUTELY necessary that the compressor be submerged under water?
I would really appreciate any information you guys might have regarding my questions.
Thanks a lot!





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"but have no experience with acetylene "
I don't know very much about acetylene other than it is extremely hazardous - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1LwYJ8pDhc
From the information given I don't think anyone can offer any reasonable advise other than don't do it and employ competent engineers who know and understand the reactions, dangers and issues with this substance.
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After reading that, I would be damn cautious about purchasing a compressor for use with acetylene.
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