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Efficiency of fasil® process

The fasil® process builds on many years of operational experience and continuous development. We utilize advanced technologies to achieve low methanol consumption, high steam export, and low electricity consumption, enhancing cost-effectiveness and sustainability.

Typical performance

In many cases the fasil® process delivers the lowest total operational cost per tonne of formaldehyde produced. See the table below for typical performance numbers of fasil® plants. While methanol and utility prices vary by location and market conditions, with your input we can provide tailored OPEX estimates based on your specific case. Contact us to learn more.

Availability

The fasil® process is designed for maximum uptime. Catalyst exchange can be completed within a single day. The typical exchange interval is six months, but can be higher when operating at formaldehyde concentrations in the lower end of the range. The high uptime ensures you get the most out of your fasil® plant.

Technology

Two competing technologies

Dynea has a long history with formaldehyde production. The history starts in Norway in 1947, when the first fasil® plant using a crystalline silver catalyst was established. As the company growed, so did the number of formaldehyde plants. Alongside this growth, the technology was continuously developed further. Some major improvements were accomplished in the end of the 90's.
In pursuit of having the best available formaldehyde process technology, in 1987 Dynea purchased formaldehyde technology utilizing the metal-oxide catalyst from Reichold USA. Dynea further developed the technology in the early 90's, and multiple plants based on the metal-oxide technology were established.

Having formaldehyde plants based on two different process technologies in operation, the question arose which technology was the best technology for future plants. In the year 2000, Dynea did a detailed operational analysis to select the superior technology, focusing of safety and OPEX.
The fasil® process based on crystalline silver catalyst won this comparison, having a high level of inherent safety and the lowest total operational cost. Dynea has ever since exclusively used fasil® technology for new plants.