June 2016
Special Report: Process/Plant Optimization
Optimize isomerization reactor temperatures and component RON
Isomerate is useful because it is paraffinic and contains no benzene, aromatics or sulfur. This pentane and hexane fraction of crude oil is known as light naphtha. The main objective of reactions is to increase the research octane number (RON) of the components. Decreasing fuel consumption without changing the product RON of isomerization units is discussed here.
The Authors
Nihan Toraman is the process chief for the CCR/NHT/ISOM units at the Tüpraş Kırıkkale refinery. She has been working in CCR reformer, benzene removal, naphtha hydrotreater and isomerization units for four years. Ms. Toraman holds an MS degree in industrial engineering/engineering management from Middle East Technical University in Turkey.
Koray Kahraman is the process superintendent of the CCR/NHT/ISOM units at the Tüpraş Kırıkkale refinery. His nine years of refinery experience include the process side of hydrocracker and hydrogen production plants, sulfur recovery, naphtha hydrotreater, isomerization, CCR reformer, catalyst regeneration, benzene removal and diesel hydroprocessing units. He holds a degree in chemical engineering from Middle East Technical University in Turkey.
Paul Billings is a regional sales manager for Honeywell UOP’s process technology and equipment. Since joining Honeywell UOP in 2004, he has held a variety of positions in the field and regional service departments. He holds an MS degree in chemical engineering from Loughborough University in the UK.
Oleg Sabitov is a lead process specialist in Honeywell UOP’s technical service department. He has been working for Honeywell UOP since 2006 and specializes in aromatics, light naphtha isomerization and reforming process technologies. He holds a degree in chemical engineering from Ufa State Oil Technical University in Russia.
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