RC-87 HEAT-X™

Nickel-based heat exchange catalyst

For HTCR, HTER, TBR designs

Stable, sintering-resistant activity

Low pressure drop design

A heat exchange reforming catalyst

The RC-87 HEAT-X™ is a nickel-based non-alkali pre-reduced catalyst for heat exchange steam reforming, which features unmatched mechanical stability across the temperature range.

Application

The RC-87 HEAT-X™ is used in Topsoe’s HTCR, HTER, TBR, and other heat-exchange reformer designs. It is either the sole catalyst installed downstream from a pre-reformer, or, in the case of heavy-feed setups, it is installed below an alkali catalyst, such as our R-88(R)- HEAT-X™.

Stable activity and low pressure drop

R-87 HEAT-X™ is a non-alkali catalyst with a carrier based on the robust hibonite calcium aluminate phase. The hibonite phase is created by addition of TiO₂ and combined with the use of novel impregnation techniques, the catalyst becomes more stable towards sintering than other calcium aluminate products on the market. Therefore, the RC-87 HEAT-X™ can offer the same unmatched high activity.

The catalyst is produced in the classic seven-hole cylindrical shape, which yields both a very low pressure drop and a high external surface area.

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Delivering optimal performance - Ammonia catalysts

Operational efficiency, improved asset utilization, longer cycles, and less downtime are essential requirements for the ammonia industry. Dive into this brochure to explore how Topsoe's catalysts help operators gain higher activities over a longer catalyst lifetime, less unplanned downtime, and lower energy costs.

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Strengthen the operation of your reformer

Topsoe’s heat exchange reformer catalyst RC-87 HEAT-XTM is uniquely designed for the conditions in Topsoe’s HTCR, HTER, TBR, and other heat exchange reformer designs.

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