Pongboot, N.
Global R&D, Samut Prakan, Thailand
Nattapong Pongboot is an experienced Chemical Engineer with broad experience in refining and petrochemical technologies. He has extensive experience in hydroprocessing catalyst selection and testing as both a refiner and licensor. Before partnering with Global R&D, he held various technical roles with Honeywell UOP, PTT Global Chemical and SCG Chemicals, with broad exposure to process and equipment design, refinery operation, plant troubleshooting and process optimization. Additionally, he is also a technical instructor for www.chemengedu.com. Mr. Pongboot obtained B.Eng. and M.Eng. degrees in chemical engineering from Kasetsart University. The author can be reached at nat.pongboot@gmail.com or nattapong.globalrd@gmail.com.
Hydroprocessing (hydrotreating and hydrocracking) units are high-pressure, high-temperature units that have multiple reactors, multiple beds per reactor and specialized metallurgy. Catalysts in these units are replaced on a 2 yr–5 yr cycle, depending on feed quality, unit design, catalyst selection, operational constraints and performance.
Hydroprocessing (hydrotreating and hydrocracking) units are high-pressure, high-temperature units that have multiple reactors, multiple beds per reactor and specialized metallurgy.
Hydroprocessing catalysts are an essential part of the refinery involved in the treatment/conversion of most petroleum fractions, ranging from naphtha to residue.
Hydroprocessing catalysts are an essential part of any refinery involved in the treatment/conversion of most petroleum fractions ranging from naphtha to residue.