1. The Next Generation in Alkylation
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2. Acid Savings – Steady State Operation – Throughput – Yield - Home
The Next Generation in Alkylation
By combining sound chemical principals with real-time monitoring of unit operations the Alky Tech Process has proven that improved operations are achievable in every situation. We Guarantee It !
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3. What is the Process ? Base case process analysis approach.
On-going, in-depth daily data analysis.
Process improvement and optimization.
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4. Which Results in… Improved unit economics Improved throughput
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Which Results in…
Improved unit economics
Improved throughput
Improved productivity
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5. Benefits Acid Savings Improved Yield Increased Throughput
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Benefits
Acid Savings
Improved Yield
Increased Throughput
Stable Unit Operation
Significantly Improved Profitability
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7. Acid Savings The Next Generation In Alkylation
One of the highest operational costs in today’s alkylation units is Sulfuric Acid. Although called a catalyst, the entire amount of catalyst seldom returns to its original state.
Unwanted side reactions consume the catalyst and makeup acid is required to return the reaction to equilibrium.
As today’s refiners test higher contaminant feed stocks, in an effort to counteract the ever increasing crude oil costs, they find their operating expenses suffer from increased sulfuric acid consumption.
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Acid Savings
Alky Tech utilizes a revolutionary method to replace the sulfuric acid catalyst resulting in improved acid consumption as well as improved raw material conversion.
Using the Alky Tech Process, acid savings of over 30% have been achieved in 20 MBPD refineries.
Feed Composition
Explain factors…
Until you start mixing feeds in the real world
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With / Without XL consumption results here
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9. Normal Operational Effects on Acid Consumption
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Normal Operational Effects on Acid Consumption
Feed Rate
Feed Mix
I/O Ratio
Temperature
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Acid Savings
Acid consumption remains relatively constant as rate increases.
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Diagonal Arrow in Yellow and as bold as Horizontal Arrow
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11. Iso / Olefin Ratio Industry average is 8 to 1 or greater
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Iso / Olefin Ratio
Industry average is 8 to 1 or greater
Using the Alky Tech Process allows the refiner to operate successfully at lower I to O ratios.
Many units are isobutane limited.
The Alky Tech Process produces better Iso conversion which results in lower I to O ratios necessary to produce a higher quality Alkyate product.
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12. Yield Improvement The Next Generation In Alkylation
The corollary to acid savings is yield improvement.
If makeup acid requirements are increasing, then yields are decreasing.
It’s because you’re making more undesired side reactions with the raw material and, as such, less alkylate.
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13. Then, by using the AlkyTech process to reduce side reactions…
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Yield Improvement
If Acid consumption is really the makeup of “diluted” acid, due to side reactions…
Then, by using the AlkyTech process to reduce side reactions…
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14. Yield Improvement More Yield Less waste = The Next Generation In
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Yield Improvement
Less side reactions =
Less waste =
More Yield
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15. Throughput Improvement
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Throughput Improvement
By changing reaction kinetics the Alky Tech Process allows more raw material to be converted at a faster rate.
Since side reactions are mostly the result of additional time in the reactor, less time means more product and less ASO.
Results from one major West Coast refiner have shown that production levels can be sustained at up to 30% over face plate ratings with no negative impact on operating conditions using the Alky Tech Process.
Reactants cycle through the unit until they exit as Alkylate…which is desired…or get hung up in the acid and exit as waste…
>2 degree temp drop w/ XL-2100
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16. Steady State Operations
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Steady State Operations
The primary concern of all refiners is safety.
When fully optimized, an Alky Tech Process Unit will allow the operators to have better control of the unit.
Spent acid strengths will operate within a much tighter range, minimizing the swings, and the inherent risks, that are present in most operations.
By steering the reactants through the desired path of alkylate production and away from unwanted ASO production, an Alky Tech Process Unit will have longer run time between planned shut downs.
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17. Economic Benefits Acid Savings Yield improvement
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Economic Benefits
Acid Savings
Lower cost in lb/gal
Yield improvement
More Alkylate / BBL of Pure Olefin
Throughput Improvement
Expands plant capacity with no capital expense.
Unit reliability
Steady state of increased profitability
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18. Contact Us Today Info@AlkyTech.Com
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