Hydrogen Peroxide

H₂O₂  ·  34.01 g/mol

H₂O₂

Oxidizer, bleach, and propellant

Molecular Weight
34.01 g/mol
State
Liquid
Catalyst
Palladium (hydrogenation
Reactor
Hydrogenator (Fluidized/
Hydrogen Peroxide molecular structure
2D structure

Olefinverbund Integration

Inputs
**Hydrogen** (Feedstock), **Oxygen** (Feedstock)
Product
Hydrogen Peroxide

Chemistry & Engineering

ReactionAnthraquinone Auto-oxidation (AO) Loop
ThermodynamicsOverall H₂ + O₂ → H₂O₂ is exothermic
CatalystPalladium (hydrogenation step)
Reactor classHydrogenator (Fluidized/Fixed) and Oxidizer (Bubble column)
NoteAO working solution is recycled.

Applications

  • Pulp and paper bleaching
  • Chemical synthesis oxidizer
  • Water treatment
  • Rocket propellant (high concentration)

Extraterrestrial Production Pattern

  1. Anthraquinone process: hydrogenation → oxidation cycle
  2. H₂ + anthraquinone → hydroquinone (Pd catalyst)
  3. Hydroquinone + O₂ → anthraquinone + H₂O₂
  4. Extraction, purification, and concentration

Reaction Diagram

H2 + O2 -> H2O2 (via anthraquinone)

Unit Operations

Process steps following chemical engineering unit operation principles

#OperationDescription
1Working Solution PrepDissolve ethylanthraquinone in organic solvent
2HydrogenationPd catalyst, reduce EAQ to EAQH₂
3FiltrationRemove catalyst from working solution
4OxidationAir oxidation of EAQH₂ to EAQ + H₂O₂
5ExtractionExtract H₂O₂ into water
6ConcentrationVacuum distillation to 35-70% H₂O₂

S88 Batch Control Model

ISA-88 BatchML schema — simplified for educational purposes

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!-- ISA-88 Batch Control Model for Hydrogen Peroxide -->
<!-- Educational schema - simplified for demonstration -->
<BatchML xmlns="http://www.wbf.org/xml/B2MML-V0600">
  
  <ProcessCell ID="H2O2_PLANT_CELL">
    <Description>Process cell for Hydrogen Peroxide production</Description>
    
    <Unit ID="H2O2_PLANT">
      <Description>Main synthesis unit</Description>
      
      <!-- Equipment Modules -->
      <EquipmentModule ID="WS_TANK">
        <Description>Ws Tank</Description>
      </EquipmentModule>
      <EquipmentModule ID="HYDROGENATOR">
        <Description>Hydrogenator</Description>
      </EquipmentModule>
      <EquipmentModule ID="FILTER">
        <Description>Filter</Description>
      </EquipmentModule>
      <EquipmentModule ID="OXIDIZER">
        <Description>Oxidizer</Description>
      </EquipmentModule>
      <EquipmentModule ID="EXTRACTOR">
        <Description>Extractor</Description>
      </EquipmentModule>
      <EquipmentModule ID="EVAPORATOR">
        <Description>Evaporator</Description>
      </EquipmentModule>
    </Unit>
  </ProcessCell>
  
  <MasterRecipe ID="H2O2_PLANT_RECIPE">
    <Description>Master recipe for Hydrogen Peroxide</Description>
    <ProductID>HYDROGEN_PEROXIDE</ProductID>
    
    <UnitProcedure ID="H2O2_PLANT_UP">
      <Description>Unit procedure for synthesis</Description>
      
      <Operation ID="OP_01">
        <Description>Operation 1</Description>
        <Phase ID="PREP_WS">
          <Description>Prep Ws phase</Description>
          <PhaseLogic>
            <Step ID="STEP_1"><Action>Initialize</Action></Step>
            <Step ID="STEP_2"><Action>Execute</Action></Step>
            <Step ID="STEP_3"><Action>Complete</Action></Step>
          </PhaseLogic>
        </Phase>
      </Operation>
      
      <Operation ID="OP_02">
        <Description>Operation 2</Description>
        <Phase ID="HYDROGENATE">
          <Description>Hydrogenate phase</Description>
          <PhaseLogic>
            <Step ID="STEP_1"><Action>Initialize</Action></Step>
            <Step ID="STEP_2"><Action>Execute</Action></Step>
            <Step ID="STEP_3"><Action>Complete</Action></Step>
          </PhaseLogic>
        </Phase>
      </Operation>
      
      <Operation ID="OP_03">
        <Description>Operation 3</Description>
        <Phase ID="FILTER">
          <Description>Filter phase</Description>
          <PhaseLogic>
            <Step ID="STEP_1"><Action>Initialize</Action></Step>
            <Step ID="STEP_2"><Action>Execute</Action></Step>
            <Step ID="STEP_3"><Action>Complete</Action></Step>
          </PhaseLogic>
        </Phase>
      </Operation>
      
      <Operation ID="OP_04">
        <Description>Operation 4</Description>
        <Phase ID="OXIDIZE">
          <Description>Oxidize phase</Description>
          <PhaseLogic>
            <Step ID="STEP_1"><Action>Initialize</Action></Step>
            <Step ID="STEP_2"><Action>Execute</Action></Step>
            <Step ID="STEP_3"><Action>Complete</Action></Step>
          </PhaseLogic>
        </Phase>
      </Operation>
      
      <Operation ID="OP_05">
        <Description>Operation 5</Description>
        <Phase ID="EXTRACT">
          <Description>Extract phase</Description>
          <PhaseLogic>
            <Step ID="STEP_1"><Action>Initialize</Action></Step>
            <Step ID="STEP_2"><Action>Execute</Action></Step>
            <Step ID="STEP_3"><Action>Complete</Action></Step>
          </PhaseLogic>
        </Phase>
      </Operation>
      
      <Operation ID="OP_06">
        <Description>Operation 6</Description>
        <Phase ID="CONCENTRATE">
          <Description>Concentrate phase</Description>
          <PhaseLogic>
            <Step ID="STEP_1"><Action>Initialize</Action></Step>
            <Step ID="STEP_2"><Action>Execute</Action></Step>
            <Step ID="STEP_3"><Action>Complete</Action></Step>
          </PhaseLogic>
        </Phase>
      </Operation>
    </UnitProcedure>
  </MasterRecipe>
  
</BatchML>
Process CellPhysical grouping of all production equipment
UnitMajor equipment performing the synthesis
Equipment ModulesIndividual devices: reactors, columns, absorbers
PhasesLowest control level: REACT, SEPARATE, PURIFY

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