Simulation and Optimization of Kellogg Ammonia Production Process

Ammonia is one of the most important petrochemical products, which is produced extensively in the world and play a great role in manufacturing of other chemical products. H2 and N2 are the main feedstock for synthesis of ammonia. Usually, H2 is produced through steam reforming of light hydrocarbons (natural gas) and N2 comes from Air. In this paper, ammonia process based on Kellogg, in steady state condition, was simulated using HYSYS simulation software. Finally, the results was compared with practical process data. Finally, simulation was utilized for optimizing process in order to produce more ammonia.