Keywords: Ammonium nitrate, Pipe reactor.
The paper deals with the production of ammonium nitrate solution (ANS) through the Grande Paroisse (GP) pipe reactor process.
Beside a general description of the Grande Paroisse pipe reactor process, the main attention is given to the experience of DSM-Agro Geleen with reference to environmental and safety aspects.
A description of the developments made by Grande Paroisse in the treatment of condensate is given.
Martin Voorwinden, DSM-Agro, Technology Management, Geleen, The Netherlands.
Jean-Bernard Peudpièce, Grande Paroisse SA, Engineering and Process Department, Paris, France.
Jean-François Granger, Grande Paroisse SA, Usine de Rouen, Grand-Quevilly, France.
16 Pages, 10 Figures, 4 Tables.