Revamping hydroprocessing units

Cost-effective unit - to build and operate

Single-source supply of the hydroprocessing unit

A reliable, safe, and easy to operate solution

The Topsoe Approach

There are many good business reasons for considering revamping a hydroprocessing unit, for instance to react faster to fluctuations in crude oil supply and process more refractive and difficult feeds; to increase unit capacity; comply with stricter product specifications; or to profit from the rising demand for high-quality low-, ultra-low sulfur diesel and a more diversified product slate.

On the other hand, revamps are expensive. Savvy refiners rightly expect a fast and profitable payback on their investment.

That’s why our customers turn to us. We have a history of working on revamping projects that achieve excellent outcomes, precisely because we take all of these factors into consideration. Furthermore, we focus on energy efficiency and improved heat integration network and utilization of resources.

Our best practices approach

Revamps are technically complex and require skills and knowledge which are not commonly found. Topsoe applies its understanding of system behavior, catalysts, and reaction patterns to ensure revamping projects succeed. We work closely with you to deliver exactly what refineries need in terms of capital requirements, feed-stream flexibility, quality specifications, capacity, and yields.

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

We define the basis revamp design together with you. This will be the framework for your project.
Our team conducts conceptual studies. In the process, we’ll study and diagnose bottlenecks in your existing unit to identify capital break points for the revamp.
Topsoe translates the capital breakpoints findings into feasibility studies to calculate and deliver data on product yields, consumption figures, investment, and payback time estimates. This is what you will need to determine what level of de-bottlenecking is economically justifiable.
Once the feasibility study has been evaluated, Topsoe delivers an overall engineering design package that includes deliverables such as:

Process flow diagrams (PFD)
Piping and instrumentation diagrams (PID) with tie-ins for modifications
Material selection diagrams (MSD)
Equipment specifications (EQD)
Catalyst, chemicals, utility, and flare load summaries
Manuals

Every customer’s project is unique. Therefore, the content of the design package is very depending on each customer’s project parameters and business objectives.

As a single-source supplier of all integrated components of the hydroprocessing unit, including catalysts, process design, reactor internals, R&D, and cost estimation, Topsoe is well positioned to conduct feasibility studies. Our team’s mastery of all phases of hydroprocessing revamps ensures that the project will deliver the outcomes and cost-effective performance you expect.

As a Topsoe licensee, you get a hydroprocessing unit that is:

Cost-effective to build and operate
Reliable, safe, and easy to operate
Optimized to individual business objectives

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Grading - your weapon against pressure drop build-up and catalyst poisons

Creating the optimal grading solution for your individual feedstock is essential to minimize pressure drop build-up, increase metals pick-up, and reduce downtime and catalyst replacement. A specifically matched Topsoe grading solution delivers the most efficient hydrogenation activity, traps poisons and metals, and converts coke precursors. As a result, your high-active main catalyst lasts longer, requiring fewer turnarounds, giving you more productive run days.

Protect your profit with our Smarter Sulfur Solutions

Sulfurous emissions standards are tightening worldwide, forcing industrial, chemical, refining, and metallurgical operations to compromise profitability to meet legal requirements. Sometimes a crystal-ball approach is needed when dealing with sulfurous emissions. Planning requires forward-thinking that takes both compliance and profitability into consideration.

With our Smarter Sulfur Solutions program, we provide you with the know-how, technology, and services needed to keep your operation running smoothly and compliantly. Each solution is optimized for a cost-effective lifecycle to protect your profit.

Definition

Catalysts

Catalysts can accelerate chemical reactions, control selectivity, and reduce energy requirements. Their ability to optimize process efficiency and product quality make them indispensable in industrial processes.

Definition

Outputs

The output is the result or end product you're looking to get out of your refinery or chemical process. The output helps determine which technologies and catalysts you need.

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