Process heat integration of a heavy crude hydrotreatment plant

The present paper focuses on the study of process alternatives for heat integration of a heavy crude oil hydrotreatment plant. Experimental information obtained from a pilot scale, kinetics and reactor modeling tools, and a commercial process simulator were employed to develop mass and energy balanc...

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Published in:Catalysis today 2005-11, Vol.109 (1), p.214-218
Main Authors: Muñoz, José A.D., Alvarez, Antón, Ancheyta, Jorge, Rodríguez, Miguel A., Marroquín, Gustavo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Heat integration
Heavy crude oil
Hydrotreatment
Quench
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Summary:The present paper focuses on the study of process alternatives for heat integration of a heavy crude oil hydrotreatment plant. Experimental information obtained from a pilot scale, kinetics and reactor modeling tools, and a commercial process simulator were employed to develop mass and energy balances. Four study cases, which employ a combination of quenching and heat exchangers, were identified and evaluated. The results indicated that the case with two quenches with hydrogen and three heat exchangers is the best process heat integration (PHI) option from an energetic point of view.
ISSN:0920-5861
1873-4308
DOI:10.1016/j.cattod.2005.08.027