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Selective Hydrogenation System for Liquid Hydrocarbons
Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Long-chained Hydrocarbons
Petrochemicals
Process Development
Troubleshooting
This experimental system is designed for catalyst testing in the selective hydrogenation of liquid hydrocarbons and, optionally, liquefied gases.
The reactions can be investigated in two identical reactors, which can be operated either in parallel or in series. This flexible configuration allows for detailed catalyst evaluation under a wide range of operating conditions.
Liquid hourly space velocities (LHSV) between 0.1 and 10 h⁻¹ can be achieved with catalyst volumes ranging from 20 to 50 mL.
The system is designed for unattended 24/7 operation.
Design Parameters
- Design temperature: 250 °C
- Design pressure: 200 bar
Reactor and Process Features
- 2 × double‑jacketed reactors
- Inner diameter: 20 mm
- Isothermal zone: approx. 665 mm
- Flexible reactor operation:
- Parallel and individual operation
- Series operation
- Temperature measurement at eight positions within each catalyst bed
- Automatic sampling
- Connected to gas chromatograph / µ‑GC
Automation and Control
- Process control system: Siemens S7‑300
