In the petrochemical industry, activated carbon is widely used in many segments. Here are some of the main application areas:
Activated carbon is used to recover solvents from waste gas and liquid to reduce environmental pollution and economic losses. Solvent recovery systems typically utilize the adsorption power of activated carbon to capture volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Segments involving solvent recovery in the petrochemical industry include production of pesticides and certain chemicals, catalytic cracking and hydroprocessing in petroleum refining and lubricant production, production of plastics, polymerization of synthetic rubber and fibers, coatings Configuration, solvent recovery in cleaning equipment.
Huamei Activated Carbon can provide HMEAC™600 and HME-C™80 activated carbon for use in the field of solvent recovery. Its characteristics are high strength, high regeneration rate, long service life, and long replacement cycle.
In refining and chemical processes, high-purity hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen are separated and recovered from mixed gases through PSA technology. Huamei Activated Carbon can provide HM-PSA25 activated carbon for pressure swing adsorption. Its characteristics are a high specific surface area, and reasonable distribution of micropores (<2 nm) and mesopores (2-50 nm), which can effectively adsorb small particles. Molecular gases, such as nitrogen, oxygen, or carbon dioxide, are easily regenerated.
In petrochemical plants, gas production processes require continuous filtration to remove solid particles, dissolved hydrocarbons, and solvent degradation products. Otherwise, these may cause problems such as corrosion and harm the environment. Huamei Activated Carbon HME-AC series activated carbon can effectively remove VOC gases.
Mercury is often present in natural gas, petrochemicals, and some refinery feed streams. The presence of mercury and its reaction by-products can cause extreme corrosion of metal parts. Therefore, activated carbon is needed to remove harmful mercury vapor. HME-IMS60 activated carbon can effectively remove mercury vapor.
Hydrogen sulfide combines with moisture in natural gas to form sulfuric acid or other corrosive compounds that can corrode pipes, tanks, and other equipment, shorten equipment life, and increase maintenance costs. Huamei-activated carbon provides HMKOH460 and HMCUO460 with excellent performance in hydrogen sulfide removal.
Petroleum refining operations are often in some of the world's driest climates. This makes water management critical. Condensed steam is an easily recovered source, and the help of high-purity activated carbon can achieve the desired result. The HMC-AW is used to remove oil and heavy matter from steam condensate water. The resin recycling system in the hydrocarbon exchange boiler water upstream of the treatment ion has a remarkable effect.
For use in amine and glycol recovery systems. These activated carbons are highly effective at removing organic matter, oils, sulfur compounds, and carbon dioxide accumulated during treatment. Huamei-activated carbon HME-AY55 And HMG-AY950 can effectively remove carbon dioxide and other impurities in amine liquids.
In these subdivisions, the selection and use of activated carbon needs to be determined based on specific application requirements and pollutant characteristics. Choosing the right activated carbon can significantly improve treatment efficiency, reduce operating costs, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
