Haldor Topsoe has delivered the catalyst charge for a new regenerative catalytic oxidiser at the Sinopec Qilu Petrochemical Corp. styrene-butadiene rubber plant in Zibo – the largest rubber producer in China and part of Sinopec Group.
“The catalyst performance has been excellent since start up. We have been very happy with the fast catalyst delivery from Topsoe,” says Mr. Li, Vice Plant Director of Sinopec Qilu Rubber.
The catalyst has been optimised to meet Sinopec Qilu’s requirements for performance, total investment cost, and pressure drop. Topsoe R&D delivered advanced performance measurements that enabled design for the optimal platinum load in order to meet the required emission limits. This has led to a very competitive product at the lowest possible cost. The tailor-made catalyst was delivered in less than three months.
The CATOX catalyst is a platinum monolith that oxidises hazardous volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into CO2 and H2O at very low temperatures, saving energy and investment costs. The catalyst is suited for a number of industries in addition to SBR, including purified terephthalic acid (PTA), formaldehyde, ethylene oxide, and CO2 purification.