Alkylation
ProMax’s new Alkylation block enables the user to simulate complete HF and Sulfuric Acid Alkylation units in a single simulation! Let our staff help you construct and solve these complex models, allowing you to get to the real problem solving you need.
Overview
- Select either HF or Sulfuric Acid alkylation reactors with predefined kinetic parameters
- Model both Actively Cooled or Adiabatic Reactors
- Calculate inlet iso-butane/olefin ratio as well as acid/hydrocarbon ratio
- Utilize 18 different simultaneous reactions specific to alkylation
- Perform dependable flashes with industry leading VLLE predictions
Thermodynamics
Upgrades to Acid/Hydrocarbon and acid/water VLLE allow for accurate simulation of associated separation, fractionation, and refrigeration processes. The thermodynamic enhancements make the simulation of HF Acid Regenerators accurate and easy.
- Predict HF/H2O azeotrope accurately using the specialized Polar PR or Polar SRK
- Calculate alkylate properties, including RON, RVP, %C9+, and D86 values
- Analyze the distribution of acid in cases of acid carryover from the settler
- State of the art GHOSH method for Ron Prediction
- Sulfuric Acid/Hydrocarbon distribution in VLLE systems
- Sulfuric acid strength management
HF Alkylation
ProMax 5.0 allows the user to model a complete HF unit with a high degree of certainty. Out technical service and support helps creating the model and matching operating data simple and straightforward. Use the model to improve performance by:
- Optimizing iso/olefin ratio
- Evaluating tower hydraulic capacity
- Reducing HF losses in Acid Regenerator
- Evaluating alternative feed compositions
The accurate VLLE predictions in ProMax 5.0 allows you to quickly troubleshoot acid regeneration systems and improve performance.
- Adjust isobutane reflux
- Find the optimal acid inlet temperature
- Evaluate bottoms temperature
- Monitor overhead temperature to avoid corrosion
- Study stripping isobutane or reboiler steam rates
- Gain insight about where acid phases form
Sulfuric Acid Alkylation
ProMax 5.0 allows the user to model a complete Sulfuric Acid unit with a high degree of certainty. Out technical service and support helps creating the model and matching operating data simple and straightforward. Use the model to improve performance by:
- Optimizing iso/olefin ratio
- Evaluating tower hydraulic capacity
- Evaluating alternate feed compositions
- Optimizing sulfuric acid strength
- Optimizing sulfuric acid refrigeration system
