DuPont Clean Technologies introduces two new sulfuric acid catalysts: MECS Super GEAR and MECS XLP-310 which build upon its GEAR and XLP catalyst product lines. While both products will reportedly benefit new or existing plants, Super GEAR was specifically developed to minimize total installed cost and achieve “world class emissions levels” in new plants, and XLP-310 was developed to provide existing plants with an economical option to reduce emissions and boost capacity.
MECS GEAR catalysts have a geometrically optimized hexa-lobe shape that enhances surface area and activity while reducing pressure drop build-up over time, reportedly maximizing conversion, reduce emissions and increase the time between turnarounds, according to DuPont. MECS XLP ribbed ring catalyst has been in use since 2003 and is a choice for all converter passes.
XLP-310 incorporates an advanced formulation with the XLP shape. XLP-310 will provide the greatest value when installed in converter passes not limited by equilibrium, according to DuPont. This targeted approach will reportedly allow plants to reach their conversion goals without the need for expensive plant modifications or complete catalyst replacement in every pass of the converter.
Tom Brouwers of DuPont Clean Technologies will discuss these catalyst offerings next week at the CRU Sulphur + Sulphuric Acid 2020 virtual conference. The presentation entitled “Effective emissions management and reduction in sulphuric acid plants with the help of advanced catalyst types” in the Sulphuric Acid Track is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 17:20 CET.
For more information, visit: www.cleantechnologies.dupont.com
