Fertiliser Technology
In an ammonia plant, the purge off is essential to

Remove excess poisonous gases
Maintain H₂ : N₂ ratio at 3 :1
Maintain inert gas concentration within a limit
Remove uncondensed ammonia vapour

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Fertiliser Technology
Multistage operation (as in the case of catalytic oxidation of SO₂) is not carried out for NH₃ synthesis, because of

Comparatively higher pressure drop
Chances of entrainment and disturbance of catalyst bed
High cost of the high pressure vessel used for the reactor
Higher pumping cost

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