Fixed-bed reactors require catalyst change-out cycles every 12 to 24 months. The change-out interval can be significantly reduced when particulate that settles in the catalyst bed causing premature differential pressure buildup while the catalyst is still active.

You can achieve increased run times between filter cleaning cycles by filtering the feedstock with REACTOGARD catalyst bed filter system and ACCUFLUX® elements at low flux rates.

Operating at a low flux rate allows cake formation on the media. The filter cake improves the feedstock filtrate quality by trapping many particles smaller than the rated micron retention of the media. It also exponentially improves backwash cycle time and solids concentration, while improving media regeneration.

In addition, this allows feed upsets to be handled with no adverse effect to the catalyst bed. This will extend reactor catalyst life, while allowing more dense loading and/or smaller catalyst loading, increasing time between change outs.

Understanding your needs and configuring a solution tailored to your exact system requirements is important to us. Our custom-configured REACTOGARD system can position your refinery for future growth and expansion.

We offer a wide variety of filters for Fixed Bed Reactor processes.

Catalyst Protection Filters:

• Reactogard Catalyst Protection Filter