The benzene produced in catalytic reformers and steam crackers is a carcinogen, and strict limits on its content levels in fuels pose a potentially costly challenge for fuel producers.
Topsoe’s market-leading catalysts for benzene hydrogenation solve the problem by converting benzene to high-purity cyclohexane in an affordable process that ensures compliance with benzene limits in the gasoline pool.
Catalysts
Catalysts
The performance catalysts we supply for this application are listed below.
CatalystsTK-901R
TK-901R is a high-nickel catalyst based on an alumina carrier. Being in a reduced form, it utilizes an optimized carrier system to catalyze saturation of aromatics in an almost sulfur- and nitrogen-free reaction environment. Application Benzene conversion
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...
