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Unlocking ULSD unit potential
In the current challenging economic climate, refiners must squeeze all they can from their existing assets
The new CENTERA® catalyst technology – developed by Criterion Catalysts & Technologies – combined with customised catalyst system design, can generate step-change performance improvements in ULSD units by upgrading heavier feeds to make more diesel, maximising the light cycle oil in the diesel pool, extending cycle life, and offering the capability to process more difficult crudes.
Growing pressure to unlock more potential from ULSD units
Over the last decade, the global drive towards clean fuels has been instrumental in making the ULSD unit a key component in refinery profitability. As the world emerges from the global economic downturn, it has never been more important to get even more out of the unit by maximising its catalyst activity and performance.
To date, the ULSD unit has proved a very versatile asset – providing not only the ability to maximise diesel volume when margins are favourable, but also the flexibility to alter operations when opportunities shift. However, ULSD units can be activity constrained – they need higher performance catalysts to realise their full potential.