We discuss Topsoe's article that featured in the September 2025 issue of Hydrocarbon Engineering magazine. Titled ‘Guarding against silicon contamination’, this piece explores how Topsoe’s new third-generation SiliconTrap catalyst for coker naphtha can offer improved unit performance.

In this interview, we explore:

  • The differences between organic and inorganic sources of silicon, and how they both impact refining operations.
  • Why accurate detection of silicon type is so important.
  • The main mechanisms by which silicon poisons catalysts.
  • How refineries can manage against silicon poisoning.
  • And much more.

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