Mosaic Fertilizers announces automation of vapor balance process

Mosaic Fertilizers, a global producer of combined phosphates and potassium, is implementing the RTSB 100 (Real Time Steam Balance) project, which consists of automating the Global Steam Balance of the Uberaba Industrial Complex, developed with the aim of improving the operational efficiency of the Unit. The initiative has already allowed the reuse of 100 thousand tons of steam produced and resulted in savings of R$11 million for the Complex, in addition to being fully aligned with ESG goals.

In this way, the material is reused to produce energy, condensed water and heat, used in different stages in the complex. The high-pressure steam is the result of the cooling of the Complex's equipment for producing sulfuric acid, which consists of burning sulfur at one thousand degrees Celsius. Thanks to RTSB 100, this material can now be used to supply energy turbo generators and contribute to the generation of 7 thousand megawatts of energy per year, consisting of R$ 1,5 million saved in electrical energy.

By reusing steam in the form of condensed water, in turn, at least 30 m³ of water are no longer captured per year, resulting in savings of R$700 for the company.

Another important gain brought by the implementation of the project is the reduction of emissions by 8,7 thousand tons. This savings also means the company no longer spends R$9 million on purchasing fuel per year.

“With the mission of helping the world produce food in a more sustainable way, Mosaic Fertilizers has been proposing several different solutions and modern technologies in its operations. The Vapor Balance project is a realization of these objectives. With this and other initiatives, the company is on track to achieve its goal of zero CO2 emissions by 2040 in operations in Brazil”, says Emílio Rosa, High Concentration Manager at the Uberaba Industrial Complex.

Currently, the project is in the tools acquisition and implementation phase, the forecast is that the peak of the estimated gains will be seen from 2025 with the full implementation of the project, which represents environmental gains and reduced operational costs.