This utility model belongs to the technical field of
syngas-to-
ethylene glycol process technology, specifically relating to an apparatus for preparing
methyl nitrite based on fuming
nitric acid, including a booster compressor and a NO... x The generator / absorption
tower and
nitric acid reduction reaction
tower, booster compressor and NO x The bottom gas inlet of the generator / absorber is connected to NO. x The generator / absorber is connected to the
nitric acid feed
pipe and the demineralized water feed
pipe. The top liquid inlet of the nitric acid reduction reaction
tower is connected to the bottom liquid pipeline of the esterification tower and the NO... x The bottom
liquid phase outlet of the generator / absorption tower is connected, and the bottom
gas phase inlet of the nitric acid reduction reaction tower is connected to the NO. x The top gaseous outlet of the generator / absorber is connected. This invention uses fuming nitric acid as
raw material to react and obtain NO and nitric acid, which are then reacted with the methyl ester-containing bottom liquid of the esterification tower to generate
methyl nitrite, which is then supplied to the esterification tower. This achieves the replenishment of
methyl nitrite, simplifies the
nitrogen replenishment operation of the
syngas to
ethylene glycol production
system, reduces operational risks, and lowers costs.