Clariant's CATOFIN 1000 next-generation propane dehydrogenation catalyst builds on the success of the commercially proven CATOFIN 310 Series.
The new catalyst delivers improvement in both selectivity and productivity, extended lifetime, and up to 20 per cent lower tar precursors, resulting in significantly reduced fouling.
This combination of performance enhancements provides an exceptional value proposition for customers seeking to maximise operational efficiency and returns.
Together with Clariant’s digital service portal CLARITY, customers can further improve catalyst-related plant performance with 24/7 access to their real-time catalyst performance data, advanced visualisation, analysis, and monitoring tools.
The service is offered across all Clariant catalyst applications, and has helped optimise plant performance parameters regarding efficiency, sustainability, and safety.
Jace Wang, Vice-President and Head of Propylene at Business Unit Catalysts comments: “With the introduction of CATOFIN 1000, we continue to push the boundaries of catalyst innovation. This latest advancement demonstrates our unwavering commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that drive superior performance for our customers in the propylene industry. The significant reduction in tar precursors and fouling, combined with enhanced selectivity and productivity, represents a major step forward in PDH technology.”
The CATOFIN process combines Clariant’s tailor-made catalysts and Heat Generating Material (HGM) with Lummus’s advanced process and is among the fastest growing technologies for producing propylene.
The new CATOFIN 1000 catalyst represents the latest evolution in this proven technology platform, offering PDH operators enhanced performance that translates directly to improved plant economics and operational reliability.
The up to 20 per cent reduction in tar precursors is particularly significant, as it minimises fouling-related downtime and maintenance requirements, allowing plants to operate more efficiently over extended periods.