Unconventional feeds | Coal tar processing

A low-value by-product that is difficult and costly to dispose of, coal tar is a headache for most coke oven sites.

Topsoe’s coal tar processing technology offers the possibility of on-site tar upgrading from coke ovens and coal gasifiers to high-quality, low-sulfur diesel, naphtha, and lube oil base. The process can accommodate the wide property variations observed for coal tar due to the origin of the coal or the specific coking process and ensure a flexible and profitable solution - fit for purpose.

Topsoe’s coal tar processing technology is an integrated solution, encompassing reactor internals, grading material, catalyst, process design and detailed reactor engineering. With this extensive product portfolio, you only have one point of contact which saves time and ensures a truly integrated solution.

Catalyst support

Our Catalyst Support is designed to support the combined weight of the catalyst, support material ...

Distributor tray

Our Vapor Lift Distributor Tray (VLT) ensures uniform distribution of liquid and gas over the ...

Inlet diffuser

Our Inlet Diffusers are optimized and customized for every unit, taking into account all your ...

Outlet collector

Our Outlet Collector ensures even flow distribution in the bottom bed to maximize catalyst ...

Quench mixer

Our Quench Mixer ensures efficient mixing of catalyst bed effluents from both above and from the ...

Redistribution tray

Our Redistribution Tray ensures uniform redistribution of the mixer effluents to the catalyst bed ...

Scale catcher

A common problem in hydroprocessing reactors, is pressure drop build-up caused by various particles ...

Coal tar processing

From by-product to profitable product Coke oven tar is a big headache for many refineries. It is a low-value by-product that is difficult and expensive to dispose of in a responsible way. The cure Topsoe’s antidote to coal tar headaches is a ...

Revamping hydroprocessing units

When evaluating potential revamp solutions, Topsoe proceeds systematically. We call it The Topsoe ...

Catalyst Loading

Topsoe’s Catalyst Loading service gives you valuable pre-loading and loading guidance that can help ...

General Technical Service

Topsoe’s General Technical Service employs the full weight of our knowledge and experience to ...

Plant Assessment / Optimization

A Topsoe Plant Assessment/Optimization can identify and help you solve issues standing in the way ...

Sampling & Analysis

Our Sampling & Analysis service is your direct route to the detailed insight it takes to make ...

Start-up & Reduction / Activation

Our Start-up & Reduction/Activation service supports you before, during and after start-up to make ...

Troubleshooting

Our Troubleshooting service draws on the full range of Topsoe’s insight into catalysts, equipment ...

Project development

We facilitate all relevant contracts to meet both the debt and the equity financing requirements.

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