PDH – Propane Dehydrogenation

By the use of process optimized CMRs, the harsh operating conditions of propane dehydrogenation process are expected to be mitigated (lower operation temperature) avoiding catalyst deactivation and therefore subsequent regeneration steps resulting in an improved process management and plant/catalyst lifetime. Additionally, the selectivity to propylene will be increased, thus dramatically reducing the presence of gaseous side products in the process stream. With the results of MACBETH´s building block optimization and modelling activities a smart design of PDH optimized CMR system will be established and implemented in a demonstration pilot plant at ENGIE in Stains, France with a continuous long-term operation.

Figure: Brand new site of ENGIE, where the PDH demonstrator will be deployed
Figure: Brand new site of ENGIE, where the PDH demonstrator will be deployed