How Can AVANT Catalysts Enhance the Efficiency of Reforming Furnaces?

Introduction to the Hydrogen Production Unit:

The hydrogen production unit at Daqing Refinery, conceptualized and built by the Fushun Petroleum Design Institute in the 1960s, stands as a cornerstone in the industry. Evolving continuously over several decades, this autonomously designed unit consistently proves its mettle by showcasing reliability, operational simplicity, safety, and stability. Notably, key performance indicators, such as feedstock and fuel consumption, either meet or surpass world-class standards. The reported maximum capacity for a single unit is an impressive 60,000 m³/h.

Varieties of Reforming Furnaces:

A spectrum of reforming furnace configurations is employed in the conversion process, encompassing top-fired, side-fired, bottom-fired, staged, and top-side-fired furnaces. Globally, the prevailing furnace types are either top-fired or side-fired.

Top-Fired and Side-Fired Furnace Technologies:

Prominent companies utilizing top-fired furnace technology include Foster Wheeler, Linde, LPEC, SEI, Technip, among others. In contrast, entities employing side-fired furnace technology include Haldor Topsoe and LPEC.

Differences Between Top-Fired and Side-Fired Furnaces:

These two furnace types diverge across multiple dimensions, including furnace structure, burner quantity, furnace size, heat transfer methods, heat requirements for conversion reactions, thermal intensity, distribution of tube wall temperatures, furnace tube service life, operational considerations, and adaptability to varying operating conditions.

Integration of AVANT Steam Reforming Catalysts:

In the midst of these advancements, the integration of AVANT steam reforming catalysts emerges as a pivotal stride forward. AVANT's cutting-edge catalysts enhance efficiency, optimizing conversion reactions, and contributing to the overall sustainability of the process. This strategic integration aligns seamlessly with the ongoing commitment to innovation and excellence in hydrogen production technology.