Coal tar processing

A truly integrated solution

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.

Equipment for coal tar processing

Catalyst support

Our Catalyst Support is designed to support the combined weight of the catalyst, support material and oil. It can also withstand pressure drop over the catalyst bed during the entire catalyst ...

Inlet diffuser

Our Inlet Diffusers are designed to uniformly deliver gas and liquid to the distribution tray below, while keeping the liquid on the tray level.

Scale catcher

Our Scale Catching technology is a cost effective solution to delay pressure drop development and significantly increase unit utilization. Also reduces the amount of top grading material needed.

Outlet 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.

Quench mixer

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

Redistribution tray

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

Distributor tray

Our Vapor Lift Distributor Tray (VLT) ensures uniform distribution of liquid and gas over the entire cross section area of the catalyst bed.

Highlights

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Extend reactor cycle length

Discover how our High-Efficiency Liquid Phase Scale Catcher (HELPsc™) prevents pressure drop build-up, prolongs cycle lengths, and boosts refinery profitability.

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Leaflet

Protect against pressure drop buildup

Minimize pressure drop buildup, extend catalyst life, and improve plant efficiency with the TK-20 catalyst. Trap impurities effectively and reduce operational costs.

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