In the refining and petrochemical industries, the cleanliness and efficiency of process systems are vital for stable operations, product quality, and cost control. Contaminants such as particulate matter can quickly degrade solvent quality, increase regeneration requirements, and drive up operating costs. Similarly, inefficiencies in hydrogen purification reduce recovery and limit overall plant performance. Addressing these challenges requires advanced, reliable technologies that protect process integrity and optimise results.
UNICAT provides two key solutions to meet these needs: our MagAFS magnetic filtration technology and our advancements in PSA and SMR hydrogen purification systems. Together, they ensure cleaner solvent streams, higher hydrogen recovery, and more efficient operations across the industry.
The MagAFS technology is designed to maintain the purity of circulating solvent streams, a critical asset in refining and petrochemical plants. By removing particulates at the source, it reduces regeneration cycles, minimises solvent degradation, lowers operational costs, and enhances process efficiency. As the industry continues to evolve, technologies such as MagAFS play a central role in keeping solvent systems reliable and cost-effective.
Innovation also drives UNICAT’s work in hydrogen purification. By combining premium adsorbents with optimised PSA control systems, we have significantly improved hydrogen recovery and production rates in both PSA and SMR plants. These improvements are the result of continuous investment in catalyst and process technologies, ensuring hydrocarbon processors can meet today’s challenges while preparing for future demands.
Strategic partnerships further strengthen this approach. Our exclusive collaboration with a leading international PSA plant designer and manufacturer integrates advanced control systems with UNICAT’s high-performance adsorbents. This synergy delivers measurable gains in efficiency and profitability for customers while ensuring closer engagement, better scheduling, and access to local expertise.
Through close collaboration with plant owners and operators, UNICAT develops targeted solutions that address specific operational challenges. Whether it is cleaner solvent systems through MagAFS or higher hydrogen yields through PSA and SMR optimisation, these technologies highlight UNICAT’s commitment to helping the refining and petrochemical industries achieve greater efficiency, lower costs, and sustained progress.