KMCI starts chlor-alkali plant in Yeosu using thyssenkrupp nucera tech
Kumho Mitsui Chemicals has started a new chlor-alkali plant in Yeosu using thyssenkrupp nucera's e-BiTAC v7 electrolyser technology to produce 60,000 tons of chlorine yearly for MDI production, reducing reliance on imports. The plant recycles by-product brine, cutting effluent and environmental impact while supporting eco-friendly, cost-effective operations.
KMCI, a South Korean petrochemical company and a world-leading polyurethane maker, will use the produced chlorine for MDI production – replacing imported raw material of chlorine. MDI is an essential raw material for production of Spandex, TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethane), synthetic leather, shoes, paints, coating, adhesives, and various elastomers.
Furthermore, the chlor-alkali plant will recycle by-product brine from MDI production which is usually discharged as effluent. This enables KMCI to comply with stringent environmental regulations on industrial effluent in a cost effective manner and to reduce their environmental footprint. 'The start-up of our new chlor-alkali plant is an important step to expand our production capacities and to secure an independent supply of MDI without importing chlorine. It also underlines our commitment to supplying eco-friendly products,' says Kwon Hyung Seob General Manager of KMCI.
thyssenkrupp nucera initially supplied a lab cell facility as a pilot test and verified the technical feasibility for operating the chlor-alkali plant with waste brine from MDI process. Afterwards, in 2021, the electrolyzer specialist was awarded an EP contract to design and supply the entire chlor-alkali plant. 'Once again, our proven electrolysis technology made an important contribution to our clients' path to improve their production processes and reduce their environmental footprint. By recycling by-product brine, KMCI and thyssenkrupp nucera have jointly addressed one of the major concerns of the polyurethane industry,' says Akira Shigeta, CEO of thyssenkrupp nucera Japan. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged.
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