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Coker gas oil denitrification series / Coker Gas Oil Denitrogenation

Coked wax oil denitrification agent
Non-hydrogenation complex denitrification refining process · Dealkalizing nitrogen rate 70%~81%

Reduce the alkaline nitrogen of coked wax oil from more than 1000ppm to 300~600ppm, simultaneously demetallize and remove residual carbon, reduce the demetallization load of hydrogenation raw materials, significantly improve the quality of catalytic cracking (FCC) and hydrocracking feeds, and increase the yield of light oil

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🧪National patented complex denitrification technology
📉Dealkalizing nitrogen rate 70%~81%
⚙️Settlement of normal pressure tank area · Small investment
🏭Dongying Zhenghang·Hongrun Changyi project is launched

Why must coked wax oil be denitrified?

Coker wax oil (CGO) is a secondary processed middle distillate obtained during the coking process of vacuum residue. The yield accounts for about 1% of the coked product.20%~30%, mainly used as raw material for catalytic cracking (FCC) and hydrocracking. Compared with straight-run wax oil, deeply cracked coked wax oil contains more nitrogen, condensed ring aromatic hydrocarbons and colloids.The content of alkaline nitrogen compounds is 2~3 times that of straight-run wax oil, usually up to more than 1000ppm.

During the catalytic cracking process, these basic nitrogen compounds (pyridine, quinoline) will Preferentially adsorbed on the acidic centers of the catalyst, causing the catalyst activity to decrease, and further:

  • 📈 Coke yield increases, the scorch load increases
  • 📉 The yield of gasoline and liquefied gas decreased, light oil yield decreases
  • 🛢️ Increased oil slurry thrown out, economic benefits are damaged
  • 🧬 When hydrocracking feed,Accelerate catalyst poisoning and shorten operating cycle

Therefore, reducing the basic nitrogen content through denitrification is an effective method to improve the catalytic cracking performance of coked wax oil, increase the light recovery of the catalytic device, and improve the economic benefits of the refinery. as Coked wax oil pretreatment (refining) The key step is that complex denitrification can not only remove alkali nitrogen but also reduce the metal and carbon residue content of the hydrogenation raw material. It is also suitable for Denitrification of lubricating oil before hydrogenation Wait for the scene.

Coked wax oil vs straight run wax oil · Basic nitrogen comparison

ProjectIllustrate
Coking wax oil yieldAccounting for 20%~30% of coking products
Basic nitrogen contentStraight-run wax oil 2~3 times
Typical base nitrogen levelsoften >1000 ppm
For FCC catalystAdsorb acidic centers and reduce activity
processing targetAfter removal, the alkali nitrogen is reduced to 300~600 ppm level

Large refineries at home and abroad generally use high-pressure hydrodenitrification of residual oil, which has high yields but harsh conditions and high investment; non-hydrogenation complex denitrification improves the feed with lower investment. The 100,000 tons/year coking wax oil denitrification device commissioned by a CNPC refinery is the longest-running demonstration device in China that is still in production.

Core denitrification effect indicators and technical parameters

70-81 %
dealkalization nitrogen rate
(Add dosage 1.0%~1.4%)
≤0.3
Oleic acid value after removal
mgKOH/g (can be completed in one step)
97.6 %
Decalcification rate
(Simultaneous removal of Ni 64.7%/Fe 61.4%)
normal pressure
Tank settlement technology
80~100℃ · No hydrogen source required

The above are measured data under typical working conditions. The actual effect varies with the properties and dosage of coked wax oil. It is recommended to send samples for small test evaluation.

Principle of complex denitrification of coked wax oil

according to Lewis acid-base theory, the N atoms of basic nitrogen compounds (such as substituted pyridine and quinoline) in oil products contain unshielded lone pairs of electrons and are electron pair donors (Lewis bases); the N atoms in denitrification agents Quaternary phosphonium salt acidic ionic liquid Has proton properties and can provide the lone pair of electrons for H⁺ and basic nitrogen complex salt, thereby "grabbing" alkaline nitrogen from the oil.

Nitrogen-containing complexes formed Insoluble in oil, high density, it can be separated from the denitrified oil through static settling in the tank area. Since basic nitrogen is mostly concentrated in aromatic hydrocarbons and colloids,While the coked wax oil is denitrified, the colloid and metal content are also significantly reduced., to achieve "one dose for multiple removal".

The main components of denitrification agent

  • 🧪 Quaternary phosphonium hydrochloride acidic ionic liquid: Chemically/thermally stable, non-flammable, immiscible with oil, easy to settle and separate, high denitrification efficiency
  • 🔗 Poly(poly)phosphites, sulfonate polybasic acids: Multiple acidic groups complex multiple alkali nitrogens at the same time to form large flocs, with more complete sedimentation and lower acid value after removal.
  • 🛡️ Compound corrosion inhibitor (Amphoteric imidazoline + acetylenic alcohol ether + Mannich): inhibit denitrification agent storage, transportation and process corrosion
  • 💧 Dispersing wetting agent, phase transfer catalyst: Make denitrification agent easy to disperse and mix in oil

Denitrification agent quality index

ProjectTechnical IndicatorsTest Method
Appearancehomogeneous liquidVisual inspection
Density (20℃) g/cm³≥1.70GB/T 1884
Freezing point ℃≤-25GB/T 510
Kinematic viscosity (50℃) mm²/s≤80GB/T 265

Comparison of physical and chemical properties before and after denitrification (typical)

ProjectBefore DenitrificationAfter Denitrification
Basic nitrogen μg/g2043598
Sulfur μg/g99609135
Gum %7.15.3
H/C atomic ratio1.6471.694
Kinematic viscosity (50℃)20.4818.98

Basic nitrogen is reduced by more than 70%, H/C is increased, sulfur, density, colloid, and viscosity are all reduced, and the catalytic processing performance is significantly improved.

Coked wax oil denitrification process flow (tank settlement method)

1metered mixing

The 95~105℃ coking wax oil from the coking unit is combined with the denitrification agent from the metering pump.static mixer Mix thoroughly and react.

2Insulation settlement

Oil/agent mixture enters Denitrification reaction settling tank, heat preservation and sedimentation separation at 80~100℃ 24~48 hours.

3Get denitrified oil

Denitrification refined oil from settling tank Extract the middle and upper layers, sent to the catalytic cracking or hydrocracking unit as feed.

4exclude complex

Base nitrogen complex derivatives (asphaltenoids) from Discharge from the bottom of the tank, mixed with asphalt or petroleum coke and delivered externally, no waste water is produced.

Advantages of non-hydrogenation complex denitrification

  • 💰 Small investment, quick start: Normal pressure tank area settlement, no need for high temperature and high pressure reactor and hydrogen source
  • 🌿 process cleaning: The complex can be mixed with asphalt/petroleum coke for external delivery, and there is basically no waste water.
  • 🎯 One dose for more than one dose: Dealkalizing nitrogen simultaneously removes metal, removes carbon residue, and reduces gum
  • 🔬 Proprietary formula + patented technology: Low acid value denitrification agent can control the acid value after denitrification to 0.3 mgKOH/g
  • 🤝 On-site technical service: Engineers are stationed in the factory to track small tests, pilot tests and device calibration

Main operating conditions

IndexNumerical Value
Raw oil feed temperature80~100 ℃
Settling tank temperature80~100 ℃
Oil residence time>24 h (24~48h)
Nitrogen complex extraction temperature105~130 ℃
Denitrification agent filling amount1.0%~1.4% (adjusted according to alkali nitrogen)

Measured data on denitrification of coked wax oil in several refineries

Source of Coked Wax OilRaw Material Alkali Nitrogen Μg/GAfter Removal of Alkali Nitrogen Μg/GDealkalization Nitrogen Rate %Denitrification Agent Dosage %
A CNPC Refinery1129397.263.61.15
Changyi Petrochemical1136429.864.21.1
Qingzhou Petrochemical1585772.573.91.1
Wuhan Petrochemical143845068.71.4
Daqing Petrochemical132231376.31.3
Shijiazhuang Refining and Chemicals141526881.11.4

Data source: Summary of Benxin/Runerhua coked wax oil complex denitrification tests. This agent has good denitrification performance for different coked wax oils. When the dosage is 1.0%~1.2%, the denitrification rate is about 70%~80%.

Coked wax oil denitrification project case

Coked wax oil denitrification project plan
Dongying Zhenghang Petrochemical Industry

Benxin prepared a construction plan for the coked wax oil complex denitrification project for Dongying Zhenghang, using tank settlement technology to improve the feed quality of its coked wax oil catalytic cracking.

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Coked wax oil denitrification project plan
Hongrun (Changyi) Petrochemical

The coked wax oil from Changyi and Qingzhou of Hongrun Group was refined with low acid value denitrification agent. The alkali nitrogen was reduced from 1136/1585μg/g to 429.8/772.5μg/g, and the acid value after removal was 0.15~0.19mgKOH/g.

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100,000 tons/year nitrogen removal device (industry demonstration)
A CNPC Refinery (Sanye Industrial)

The coked wax oil denitrification device, which has the longest running time in China and is still in production, is a strong evidence that the non-hydrogenation complex denitrification technology is mature and reliable.

Industry Demonstration

Frequently Asked Questions about Denitrification of Coked Wax Oil

Why does coked wax oil need denitrification?
Coked wax oil is a secondary processed distillate obtained by coking vacuum residue. Its alkaline nitrogen content is 2 to 3 times that of straight-run wax oil, usually as high as 1000 ppm or more. Basic nitrogen will preferentially adsorb on the acidic center of the catalytic cracking catalyst, reducing the catalyst activity, causing an increase in coke yield, a decrease in gasoline and liquefied gas yield, and an increase in oil slurry thrown out. Reducing basic nitrogen through denitrification can significantly improve the catalytic cracking performance and light oil yield of coked wax oil.
What is the difference between complex denitrification and hydrodenitrification?
Hydrodenitrification (HDN) has high yield and no waste, but the process conditions are harsh, the investment is large, and it requires a hydrogen source and a high-temperature and high-pressure reactor. Complex denitrification is a non-hydrogenation chemical method. It can be operated in normal temperature to 60℃ and normal pressure tanks. It has low investment and fast start-up. It uses denitrification agent to complex with alkaline nitrogen to form salts and then settles and separates. It is suitable for refineries without hydrogenation capabilities or those who want to improve the FCC feed with low investment. The two complement each other. See details What is the difference between denitrification and hydrorefining?
What is the denitrification rate of coked wax oil? How to control the acid value after removal?
When the dosage is 1.0%~1.4%, the dealkali nitrogen rate of coked wax oil from different refineries is generally 70%~81%, which can reduce the alkaline nitrogen from more than 1000ppm to 300~600ppm. With the optimization of the low acid value denitrification agent formula, the acid value of denitrification refined oil can now be controlled within 0.3 mgKOH/g, and it can be achieved in one step without the need for additional refining.
What is the filling amount and applicable working conditions of denitrification agent?
The recommended filling amount is about 1.0%~1.4% of the mass of coked wax oil (adjusted according to alkali nitrogen content and target denitrification rate). The feed temperature of the tank settling process is 80~100℃, the residence time of the reaction settling tank is greater than 24 hours (24~48 hours), the denitrified oil is extracted from the middle and upper layers, and the alkali nitrogen complex derivatives are discharged from the bottom of the tank. refer to What is wax oil denitrifier?
How to deal with the alkali nitrogen complex derivatives produced by denitrification?
The complex derivative formed after the denitrification agent complexes with basic nitrogen to form a salt is a black solid or viscous paste with properties similar to asphaltene and is difficult to dissolve in both solvent oil and water. It can be regularly extracted from the bottom of the settling tank, mixed with asphalt or petroleum coke, and sent out for processing by tanker truck. The process is clean and no waste water is produced.
How to choose denitrification agent for coked wax oil?
There are three main points to consider when selecting a denitrification agent for coked wax oil: ① The dealkali nitrogen rate and the target alkali nitrogen (coked wax oil usually needs to be reduced from more than 1000ppm to 300~600ppm); ② Whether the acid value of the oil after removal is controllable (the low acid value type can control the acid value after removal to 0.3 mgKOH/g Within the limit, supplementary refining is omitted); ③Whether the demetallization and carbon residue removal are synchronized and matched with the existing tank area settlement process. We can make a small test selection based on the alkali nitrogen, acid value and other properties of your coked wax oil and issue denitrification effect indicators.

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