Advanced process catalysts for petrochemicals
Purpose-built catalysts for petrochemical processes help improve efficiency and support process economics.
Purpose-built catalysts for petrochemical processes help improve efficiency and support process economics.
Catalysts Specifically Developed for Improved Petrochemical Processes
Honeywell UOP catalysts can help increase yields and improve efficiency across operations. Our advances in zeolite catalysts can help improve process economics for primary petrochemical building blocks. We continue to advance catalyst technology to enhance product quality and economic returns while integrating with your existing operations.
From olefins to aromatics and detergent production, Honeywell UOP helps deliver consistent results across varying operating conditions.
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Higher throughput per unit volume1
Parex™ adsorbents can increase throughput over 25% per unit volume while helping reduce utility consumption by up to 20%.
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Up to ~$4/MT in increased profitability
Advanced Tatoray™ and Isomar™ catalyst formulations can help increase profitability in para-xylene production through higher yields and utility reductions. 2
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Up to 10% capacity increase
As a methanol to olefins (MTO) drop-in replacement designed for use with MTO-100, MTO-600 can increase ethylene and propylene yield up to 1% and capacity by up to 10% while helping maintain the methanol conversion rate.3
Honeywell UOP catalysts can be integrated with plant lifecycle solutions and digital services to enhance petrochemical operations. Explore related offerings that support comprehensive process management.
Petrochemical Catalysts in Action
Frequently Asked Questions About Petrochemical Catalysts
Start with an analysis of feedstock characteristics and production targets. Key selection factors include:
- Feed composition (naphtha, propane, butane ranges).
- Target products (propylene, ethylene, BTX aromatics).
- Operating temperatures and pressures
- Desired cycle lengths.
- Existing equipment configurations.
Honeywell UOP catalyst datasheets provide technical specifications and performance data. Our technical team can help evaluate options based on your specific requirements; pilot testing can help validate performance before full-scale deployment.
To assess catalyst performance, we recommend tracking these core indicators:
- Yield percentages for target products.
- Conversion rates across operating cycles.
- Temperature differentials (delta-T).
- Pressure drop trends.
- Product quality specifications.
- Cycle length duration.
Industry best practice involves monitoring trending data rather than single-point measurements. Gradual changes in yields or conversion rates can signal catalyst deactivation. Temperature and pressure patterns can help inform maintenance and regeneration planning.
Honeywell UOP's petrochemical catalysts are designed for feedstock flexibility across major process applications.
- Methanol-to-Olefins (MTO) catalysts can convert methanol from natural gas, coal or renewable sources into ethylene and propylene.
- Oleflex catalysts for propane dehydrogenation can switch between propane and methanol feeds based on feedstock availability.
- Parex adsorbents can accommodate reformate composition variations with higher throughput.
- Tatoray catalysts can handle variable aromatic feeds while helping maintain activity and selectivity.
- Isomar catalysts can efficiently process mixed-xylene streams across different feed compositions.
For significant feedstock changes, Honeywell technical support teams can assess catalyst compatibility and expected performance under new operating conditions.
