Being the world market leader in urea technologies, we continuously innovate and introduce new solutions for extending the lifetime of the plant, reducing emissions and lowering energy consumption.  With our full life cycle support philosophy, we support your plant at every stage of its lifetime – from the initial idea of building a new plant to optimizing an existing plant and revamping an aging plant. LAUNCH: CREATE YOUR PLANT Learn more ADVANCE: OPTIMIZE YOUR PLANT Learn more EVOLVE: UPGRADE YOUR PLANT …

Our Mission and Vision We pioneer with a higher purpose. It is our vision to enable the world to feed itself and improve the quality of life. As the world market leader in urea technology, we are dedicated to providing creative, technological solutions by exchanging knowledge acquired from decades of continuous innovation.   A sustainable future with enough for everyone The world’s population is growing, expected to reach over 9 billion by 2050, and the challenges placed on our planet are increasing, too. …

Spare Parts A timely replacement of the right spare part The Challenge  Active corrosion of stainless steels caused by ammonium carbamate is a major challenge urea plant operators face every day. Even a small part of the equipment, when exposed to corrosion, could disrupt the seamless operations of your plant, requiring a quick repair or replacement of the damaged item.  But what if you could eliminate or significantly reduce the risk of corrosion in the high-pressure synthesis section of the urea plant? …

Equipment Relining Extending the lifetime of your urea reactor at a minimal cost The Challenge Urea reactors in many plants remain in operation for over 20 years. Yet, with time the protective liner on the reactor wall becomes thinner, making the vessel more vulnerable to corrosion caused by ammonium carbamate. Does that mean you need to replace the whole vessel once corrosion is detected? Not necessarily. Often a partial relining can provide a safe, reliable, and cost-effective way to extend the lifetime …

Leak Detection System Monitor leaks to ensure plant safety Having a state-of-the-art leak detection system (LDS) in urea plants is not an option – it is a necessity.  Severe conditions in the synthesis section of the plant constantly affect the protective liners that cover the carbon steel high-pressure equipment. Over time, these liners become thinner, potentially causing ammonium carbamate to leak and leading to corrosion. In case of a leak, a hazardous situation can happen, placing in danger your staff, …

High-Pressure Valves Achieve better control of the process with high-pressure valves  The Challenge Valves are essential to a plant's control, shutdown and isolation philosophy. Control and ON/OFF valves in a urea plant's high-pressure (HP) synthesis section are subjected to the highly corrosive carbamate process medium and severe operating conditions like two-phase flow. Flashing can cause problems and lead to damage of the valve components.  Under these conditions, if a valve is not performing optimally, …

Equipment Inspection Ensuring reliability and long lifetime of the most critical equipment The Challenge Reliable and durable high-pressure (HP) equipment is critical for successful urea production. However, being exposed to highly corrosive ammonium carbamate at high temperatures and pressure puts stress on your HP equipment. As a result, equipment failures can severely interrupt plant operations and even cause serious safety risks and fatal accidents.  These risks, however, can be prevented with a proper …

Ammonia Tank Inspection A turnkey service to ensure the safety and reliability of your ammonia tank Ammonia storage tank The Challenge To ensure the safety and reliability of your refrigerated ammonia storage tank, regular inspections are a must. Regular inspections also include internal inspections, which pose a significant challenge to many plant owners due to a lack of experience with decommissioning and re-commissioning of such storage tanks and the associated risks.  Stamicarbon strongly advises …