✔ Metals like nickel, vanadium, and iron cause fouling in heat exchangers.✔ Reduce catalyst life in downstream refining processes.✔ Solution: Use demetallization ...
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Sulfur removal is critical because:✔ Protects reformer catalyst – Sulfur poisons the Pt-based catalyst in catalytic reforming.✔ Reduces SO₂ emissions – Prevents air ...
Starting a centrifugal pump involves several steps to ensure that the pump operates efficiently and safely. The process can vary slightly depending on the specific pump and system, but here is a general guide to starting a centrifugal pump: Steps to ...
✔ Reduces hydrocarbon partial pressure, allowing separation at lower temperatures.✔ Prevents coking & overheating in the heater and column.✔ Used ...
Common issues include high pressure drop, low hydrogen purity, catalyst fouling, and high reactor temperature. Troubleshooting involves monitoring process parameters, checking feed quality, and performing equipment inspections.
The key reactions in the NHT unit are:✔ Hydrodesulfurization (HDS) R−S+H2→R−H+H2SR-S + H₂ → R-H + H₂SR−