Sinopec Wuhan refinery commissions Ionikylation unit in world’s first commercial revamp from HF alkylation technology

Sinopec Wuhan refinery commissions Ionikylation unit in world’s first commercial revamp from HF alkylation technology

Acid-based alkylation technologies require exotic metallurgies for process equipment and also need costly safety systems to protect refinery personnel and the public.. The Ionikylation catalyst is non-hazardous and non-corrosive, allowing all process equipment to be manufactured using low-cost carbon steel.. PetroChina commissioned a 150,000tpa Ionikylation unit at its Harbin refinery and a 50,000tpa Ionikylation unit at its Golmud Refinery.. Prior to commissioning the 300,000tpa Ionikylation unit at the Wuhan refinery, Sinopec commissioned a similar capacity unit at its Jiujiang refinery..