Introducing UOP’s CLR-204 Adsorbent
Breakthrough HCl removal adsorbent provides extended life and limited reactivity
UOP has developed a revolutionary chloride removal adsorbent, which maximizes chloride
capacity while minimizing hydrocarbon reactivity. CLR-204 adsorbent was designed using
innovative materials and manufacturing methods, which have been shown to significantly
increase performance. CLR-204 adsorbent is particularly well-suited for treating CCR
Platforming unit net gas and Oleflex unit effluent streams. It has also been shown to
function in a variety of other HCl removal applications.
The presence of HCl is a common issue for refiners, who often inject chloride-containing
compounds to maintain performance of precious metal catalysts. This practice results in
an unavoidable presence of HCl in the product streams, which can give rise to problems such
as corrosion, salt accumulation, or early deactivation of downstream catalysts and
adsorbents.
Refiners typically remove HCl using supported sodium or alkaline earth metal adsorbents.
Many of these products are limited by low chloride capacity, which necessitates frequent
unloading and disposal. Other products react with hydrocarbon streams, forming unwanted
oligomers known as green oil, or organic chlorides. As chloride loading of these
adsorbents increases, certain products can become highly reactive. The problems created by
these by-products can range from a mild nuisance to a serious operational hazard.
CLR-204 adsorbent improves upon existing technology by extending the useful life and by
minimizing reactivity. The unique structure of CLR-204 adsorbent allows the adsorbent to
operate under difficult process conditions, combined gas and liquid phase flow. CLR-204
adsorbent was successfully commercialized in 2006 with resoundingly positive feedback.
CLR-204 adsorbent provides customers with breakthrough performance at a competitive price,
setting a new standard for HCl removal products.
For more information on CLR-204 adsorbent, contact your
local sales office or contact us directly using our information request form.
For more detailed information on the Platforming or Oleflex processes, click on the following links:
Platforming Process
Oleflex Process
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