PRODUCTION OF 1500MTPD AMMONIA FROM COAL

日期 : May 2014 - May 2015

Self-reliance of Pakistan’s economy mainly depends on the self-sufficiency in its energy requirements as those provide oxygen for the national economy. The dream to bring prosperity in Pakistan has been shattered by energy shortfalls, which are sinking the country into the quicksand of poverty. Pakistan’s daily demand of natural gas is 6.5 billion cubic feet (BCF), against its current supply of 4 BCF, depicting a shortfall of 2.5 BCF. It is predicted that Pakistan’s domestic natural gas production will fall from the current level of 4 billion cubic feet per day (cfd) to 2 billion cfd by 2020. Demand, on the other hand, is expected to reach to 8 billion cfd by that time, creating a 6 billion cfd shortfall. Presently, the demand-supply gap in the energy sector has reached one of its extreme levels in the country. This gap subsequently produced an enormous shortage of power that has adversely affected the economy. Total coal reserves of Pakistan are estimated to be around 187 billion tons. Pakistan can overcome its energy crises by co-utilizing its coal reserves and renewables. It is therefore, very important to switch to other available Natural Resources and technologies available in the country. The continuous progress and walking with the advanced technology is the need of the hour to stand as thriving nation. The objective of this thesis is to provide alternative sources of raw materials and energy to the fertilizer industries which could excel the economy of country. The production cost of ammonia from coal, as depicted by our thesis is $1.24/kg.