Catalysts are used in the petroleum industry and to achieve reaction processes during production of fuels and fuel products. Over time the performance of catalysts is reduced. Performance is restored through temperature and chemical treatment, or regeneration.
The 2,000t production facility is aimed at enhancing the reaction process through catalysts that are brought from the refinery and then regenerated almost to the same strength. The facility will also include a utility building, main scrubbing system, off-gas burner, tank farm, water treatment plant and a storage facility.
Mott MacDonald’s role will involve detailed engineering of a dust collection system and waste gas processing system. The consultancy will also assist the client in procuring the material handling equipment, electrical equipment and environment processing items as well as providing construction management services.
“We are committed to assisting our customer in the development of this catalyst regeneration and rejuvenation plant at a fraction of the cost of developing a facility to produce new catalysts,” said Mott Macdonald project manager UM Mukherjee. “We are able to reduce turn-around time by avoiding in-situ catalyst regeneration and improve catalyst inventory management and waste management.”
He added: “We are delighted to be a part of this project which is helping to enhance the catalyst regeneration process with zero effluent discharge and sewerage treatment. It will provide our younger engineers with the experience they need to develop the skill sets required to deliver such iconic projects in the future.”
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