Solid Sulfur Terminal
Big Bend Transfer Company, FL

Cargill initially asked KEMWorks to investigate the feasibility and cost of unloading, storing and melting sulfur prills as an alternative to receiving molten sulfur.  The project required a new dock and unloading facilities.  To get a better picture of the overall impact on the Cargill operation, the project was expanded to include coordination of all aspects including product loading of fertilizer, increased fertilizer storage and liquid ammonia unloading and storage.

To improve the economics of the project Cargill joined IMC Phosphate and CF Industries to form the Big Bend Transfer Company to continue the project at a larger capacity.

KEMWorks was assigned the preparation of the flow sheets, process description and cost estimate for the sulfur-handling phase of the project.  This includes preparing the technical data necessary for permitting the sulfur operation.

Environmental considerations of the project are paramount and advanced systems were included to minimize emissions.

Project Highlights

• The new facility will have lower emissions than current liquid sulfur terminals.
•  The plant is designed with zero liquid effluent.