MAIRE’s Nextchem wins TMA licensing, process design and technical services contract in China with NX CONSER C5+
- Nextchem/Conser awarded licensing, Process Design Package and technical services for a Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) plant in China using NX CONSER C5+
- Technology enables continuous TMA production with reduced power, steam and water consumption
- TMA will be used for PVC plasticizers, coatings and polyester resins
- Project staged in two phases with option to supply proprietary equipment later
Project award
Conser, a Nextchem subsidiary, was awarded licensing, a Process Design Package and technical services by a Chinese client to build a Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) plant in China.
Technology and efficiency
The plant will use Nextchem’s proprietary NX CONSER C5+ TMA technology for continuous production; the design uses innovative construction materials and targets reduced power, steam and water consumption while supporting safety and reliability.
Applications
TMA is a key intermediate for high-performance PVC plasticizers used in electrical, automotive and medical applications, and is also used in coating formulations and polyester resins.
Project execution
The project is structured in two phases to enable progressive implementation and the contract allows for optional supply of proprietary equipment at a later stage.
Source: Maire