HYDROTREATING AND HYDROCRACKING PILOT PLANT

 

HYDRO TREATING (HT)

This technology removes undesirable materials from petroleum feedstocks by selectively reacting these streams with hydrogen in a catalyst bed at elevated temperatures and pressures

HYDRO METALLIZATION (HOM):

This process removes metals out of petroleum crudes. Generally, nickel and vanadium are present in crudes that may also contain silicon, lead and arsenic. These metals are poisonous for downstream operations and must be removed by hydrocleaving. The cleaved metals are deposited on the sacrificial catalysts that must be periodically replaced.

HYDRO NITRIFICATION (HON):

This process catalytically removes nitrogen out of the petroleum crude. There are two broad categories of nitrogen compounds -- basic nitrogen associated with six-member rings and neutral nitrogen associated with five-member rings. The inherent complexity of nitrogen compounds makes denitrification a
difficult proposition. The NH3 that is generated must be subsequently removed.

HYDRO SULFURIZATION (HOS):

This process catalytically removes nitrogen out of the petroleum crude. There are two broad categories of nitrogen compounds -- basic nitrogen associated with six-member rings and neutral nitrogen associated with five-member rings. The inherent complexity of nitrogen compounds makes denitrification a
difficult proposition. The NH3 that is generated must be subsequently removed.

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BENEFITS

• Production of cleaner fuels: Hydrotreating is used to produce gasoline, diesel fuel, and jet fuel that meet strict environmental regulations. For example, hydrotreating is used to remove sulfur from diesel fuel, which reduces air pollution.

 

Upgrading heavy crudes: Hydrotreating and hydrocracking can be used to upgrade heavy crudes into lighter, more valuable products. This is done by breaking down the heavy molecules into lighter, more valuable molecules.

 

Production of petrochemicals: Hydrotreating and hydrocracking can be used to produce petrochemicals, which are the building blocks of many plastics, synthetic fibers, and other products.

 

Hydrotreating and hydrocracking are essential processes in the petroleum refining industry.