Organics by the Ton

Synopsis: Illustrates how BP Chemicals Ltd produce in bulk two of the many chemicals made at Salt End works near Hull. Describes how acetaldehyde is produced by the oxidation of ethyl alcohol derived from naptha. The production of ethyl acetate is described in outline with comment from a chemical engineer who helped design the plant that produces it. Reference is made to the scale of the processes and the major considerations involved in designing plants, such as safety and efficiency.
Series: Organic Chemistry, Course S246
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.
Year of production: 1979
Availability: OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Uses: Introduction to industrial synthesis by complex plant operations, particularly for those who have only laboratory preparation experience. *CHEMSOC
Subjects: Chemistry
Keywords: acetaldehyde; chemical industries; ethyl acetate; organic chemistry

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