Chemical, mechanical treatment options reduce hydroprocessor fouling
- Betz Process Chemicals Inc., The Woodlands, TX (United States)
The processing of opportunity crudes and the need to meet stricter environmental regulations in the production of distillates and finished fuels have increased the benefit of the hydroprocessing unit to the refiner. With this potential for increased margins and more environmentally friendly fuel products comes increased risk of fouling in hydroprocessing units. Increased fouling can reduce unit reliability and increase maintenance and operating costs. The refiner has several options available to help minimize the fouling and maximize the unit`s profitability and flexibility. One of the two commonly selected options is to allocate capital for a mechanical solution to address a specific cause of fouling. The other option is the use of a chemical treatment program. This paper reviews the efficiency and implementation procedures for these two processes.
- OSTI ID:
- 186903
- Journal Information:
- Oil and Gas Journal, Vol. 94, Issue 5; Other Information: PBD: 29 Jan 1996
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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