Efficient CO conversion plays an important role in the operating cost of the plant. Our process designs make the best possible use of our range of high active catalysts for the shift reactors maximizing the conversion of the feedstock for an extended period of time.
Catalysts
Catalysts
The performance catalysts we supply for this application are listed below.
CatalystsGSSK
Shape-optimized guard material used for protecting sour shift catalysts from dust and other impurities.- Catalysts
LK-821-2
High activity low temperature shift (LTS) catalyst which is the most widely used LTS catalyst in the world. - Catalysts
LK-823
Low temperature shift (LTS) catalyst promoted to suppress methanol by-product formation. - Catalysts
LK-853 FENCE™
Latest generation low temperature shift (LTS) catalyst which offers superior performance. - Catalysts
LSK-2
Guard catalyst used for protecting downstream MTS or LTS catalysts from chlorine poisoning. - Catalysts
SK-201-2
Copper promoted iron/chromium based high temperature shift (HTS) catalyst with ultra-low hexavalent chromium levels. - Catalysts
SK-501 Flex™
Innovative high temperature shift (HTS) catalyst based on zinc and aluminum capable of operating at any steam-to-carbon ratio. - Catalysts
SSK-10
Cobalt-molybdenum (CoMo)-based sour shift catalyst for HTS, MTS and LTS applications. - Catalysts
SSK-20
Cobalt-molybdenum (CoMo)-based sour shift catalyst for guard and high temperature applications. - Catalysts
TK-20
Shape-optimized guard material used for protecting shift catalysts from dust and other impurities.
Equipment
Equipment
The proprietary equipment we supply for this application are listed below.
- Equipment
Adiabatic Reactor Bottom Support Grid
Increase your profitability with Topsoe’s support grid to obtain a lower pressure drop in your adiabatic reactors such as the high, medium, low-temperature shift or the methanator. Achieve a pressure drop which is up to 50% lower. Worldwide, more than 20 reactors already have this technology...
Services
Services
The services we supply for this application are listed below.
- Services
Catalyst Loading
All plants – even those with lots of turnaround experience – can run into trouble during loading. When a problem occurs, it can lead to longer turnarounds and, in the worst case, result in an underperforming catalyst. That makes proper loading an important step in profitable plant operation. Topsoe... - Services
General Technical Service
Optimal interaction between catalyst and technology is crucial if your plant is to perform at its best. Topsoe’s General Technical Service employs the full weight of our knowledge and experience to advise, inform and guide you towards improvement. All General Technical Service is provided as in-... - Services
Internal Visual Inspection
A Topsoe Internal Visual Inspection is your first line of defense against faults in valves, piping, boilers, heat exchangers and adiabatic catalytic reactors, or even larger systems such as steam reformers. As a key component in your preventative maintenance program, an Internal Visual Inspection... - Services
Plant Assessment / Optimization
Refineries and chemical plants are complex and vulnerable to changes over time. These changes can degrade performance and impact negatively on day-to-day operations and, ultimately, your bottom line. Whether you choose a catalyst performance evaluation or full-scale process and catalyst... - Services
Sampling & Analysis
As a general rule, the more you know about a plant or unit’s operating conditions, the better you’ll be able to keep performance, cost-efficiency and profits high. Our Sampling & Analysis service is your direct route to the detailed insight it takes to make better decisions. During start-ups... - Services
Start-up & Reduction / Activation
Starting up your plant or unit is a complicated and time-consuming procedure that involves monitoring numerous parameters and ensuring the right start-up sequencing. If not performed correctly, it can result in delays or even damage to your catalysts, unit or plant. Our Start-up & Reduction/... - Services
Troubleshooting
Catalysts and processes normally operate smoothly, yet suboptimal performance can occur from time to time. Since most issues have multiple root causes – usually originating in external factors – the process of solving an issue can be difficult and complex. Our Troubleshooting service draws on the...
Training
Training
The training services we supply for this application are listed below.
- Training
Damage Mechanisms: Causes and prevention
Understanding how critical equipment is affected by aggressive components and operational failures can help you prevent damage and increase the lifetime of your plant. - Training
General Plant Understanding
Learn the basics of plant design, processes and catalyst theory
Project development
Project development
- Project development services
Facilitating Investments
Benefit from the extensive experience of our project finance teams. - Project development services
Project development
Holistic and integrated approach from idea to financial close.
