Hydrofinishing is the critical last step of processing required to produce lube base stocks. The step involves hydrotreating refined and dewaxed oils to improve color, meet stability requirements, and remove all remaining sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen.
Regardless of whether your product is a high-quality group III or a lower-grade (I–II) lube, Topsoe’s hydrofinishing catalysts effectively remove polar and unsaturated compounds to give you just the right color and stability characteristics.
Catalysts
Catalysts
The performance catalysts we supply for this application are listed below.
CatalystsTK-560 BRIM®
TK-560 BRIM® is a high activity CoMo catalyst with a low metal loading and filling density. TK-560 BRIM® is the ideal choice, where fill cost is as important as performance...- Catalysts
TK-562 BRIM®
Catalyst specifically developed for Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) pretreatment applications. TK-562 BRIM® provides the highest possible hydrodesulfurization (HDS) and hydrodenitrogenation (HDN) activity along with aromatic saturation and some conversion into lighter products. The pore... - Catalysts
TK-565 HyBRIM™
TK-565 HyBRIM™ belongs to the new generation of extremely high-active catalysts based on the novel HyBRIM™ technology. With a very attractive fill cost, it provides high hydrodenitrogenation (HDN) and hydrodesulfurization (HDS) activity, along with aromatic saturation and conversion... - Catalysts
TK-569 HyBRIM™
TK-569 HyBRIM™ belongs to the new generation of extremely high-active catalysts based on the novel HyBRIM™ technology. It provides exceptionally high hydrodenitrogenation (HDN) and hydrodesulfurization (HDS) activity, along with aromatic saturation and conversion into lighter products... 
CatalystsTK-907
TK-907 is an alumina-based noble metal catalyst, specifically designed to make a low aromatic product from refinery feedstocks. This catalyst has exhibited very stable operation in the production of <5 vol% aromatics in commercial operations. Application Hydrodearomatization (HDA)- Catalysts
TK-911
TK-911 is our enhanced activity version of TK-907. TK-911 utilizes an optimized carrier system to catalyze aromatic saturation of refinery streams. In addition, TK-911 exhibits a greater tolerance to the inhibiting effect of sulfur and nitrogen. Application Diesel hydrotreating Fischer-Tropsch wax... - Catalysts
TK-915
TK-915 is the premium-activity HDA catalyst. It exhibits a greater tolerance to the inhibiting effect of sulfur and nitrogen.
Equipment
Equipment
The proprietary equipment we supply for this application are listed below. Also see our reactor internals overview for more.
EquipmentCatalyst Support
Our Catalyst Support is designed to support the combined weight of the catalyst, support material and oil.
EquipmentDistributor Tray
Our Vapor Lift Distributor Tray (VLT) ensures uniform distribution of liquid and gas over the entire cross section area of the catalyst bed.
EquipmentInlet Diffuser
Our Inlet Diffusers are optimized and customized for every unit, taking into account all your reactor flow parameters and reactor geometry.
EquipmentOutlet Collector
Our Outlet Collector ensures even flow distribution in the bottom bed to maximize catalyst utilization and prevents bed migration to downstream piping and equipment.
EquipmentScale Catcher
Our Scale Catching technology is a proven and economically feasible solution to delay pressure drop development and significantly increase unit utilization.
Services
Services
The services we supply for this application are listed below.
ServicesCatalyst 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...
ServicesGeneral 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-...
ServicesPlant 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...
ServicesSampling & 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...
ServicesStart-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/...
ServicesTroubleshooting
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...
