The long-standing, conventional process know-how of Bowas-Induplan Chemie forms an important basis for the planning, construction of its chemical and energetic materials plants.
In addition to the planning and construction of complete new plants - turnkey plants - Bowas-Induplan Chemie also carries out the modernization of existing plants. Our focus is on safety, saving on raw materials, cost-effectiveness in energy and personnel requirements, as well as compliance with strict environmental protection requirements.
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Nitrocellulose Production
Flow Diagram
BOWAS NC plants are capable of producing every type of Nitrocellulose (propellant, lacquer or celluloid grade) using different raw materials: cotton linters, wood pulp or various mixtures of both.
The manufacturing line is composed of raw materials preparation, continuous nitration, separation, stabilisation and refining; it is also completed with acids recovery, water treatment and fumes absorption.