Detailed reaction engineering as a basis of modern slurry technology for PE‐HD‐production

Abstract

Abstract Saving product quality and quality consistency in polymer production needs a detailed knowledge of the polymerization process. A process model for the slurry polymerization of ethylene with high mileage Ziegler‐catalyst/cocatalyst systems has been developed. This model teaches which set of process parameters must be kept constant together with their acceptable deviations to keep product data within the required frame. The consequences for a technical production plant are also discussed.