Xylenes Isomerization

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Process Technologies

Ethyl-Benzene Dealkylating - XyMax℠ - ParamaX® Suite

XyMax℠ eﬃciently converts ethylbenzene (EB) to valuable benzene while restoring xylenes to an equilibrium mixture in paraxylene-depleted raﬃnate streams.

Benchmark catalyst for EB dealkylation isomerization

Highest EB conversion rate & lowest xylenes loss

Drastic reduction of paraxylene production costs

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Catalysts & Grading Materials

Catalysts

Xylenes Isomerization Catalysts

Oparis® catalysts are recognized as the market references thanks to their highest activity for the conversion of ethyl benzene into xylenes accompanied with a very low by-product make and superior stability.

Furnaces for Aromatics

Heurtey Petrochem Solutions offer furnaces for various services with high fuel efficiency, lowest emissions and maximum modularization. Additionally, Heurtey Petrochem Solutions offer emission reduction technology / system design for various pollutants which are integrated with furnaces and waste heat recovery units.

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Consulting, Supply & Support

Consulting, Studies & Audits

Axens offers a customized approach, including tailored studies, audits and consulting services, covering technical and operational challenges.

Unit Revamps & Retrofits

You face many challenges, which include operating in a safe, reliable and environmentally sound manner while responding to changing markets dynamics.

Customer Training

Designed for all Axens technologies, dedicated to operators & engineers, Axens offers customized training solutions to all our licensees, covering the whole range of Axens technologies.

Technical Support & Performance Management

Axens is fully committed to be your partner and provide assistance and support during your project lifecycle, from conception to start-up & running operations.

Digital Services & Applications

Axens' digital platform combines real-time data and digital solutions to optimize operations, reduce environmental impact, and lower costs while maximizing profitability. By delivering actionable insights and detailed performance reports, it enhances asset operation and performance for smarter, more efficient outcomes.

Reactor Internals

In today’s complex environment, refineries and petrochemical plants around the world need advanced solutions to reach operational excellence. In units featuring fixed-bed reactors, the use of high-efficiency reactor internals are essential to help achieve this goal.

Ethyl-Benzene Isomerizing - Oparis® - ParamaX® Suite

Oparis® harnesses chemistry to maximize paraxylene selectivity thanks to ethylbenzene (EB) to xylene isomerization while restoring the xylene equilibrium of paraxylene-depleted raffinate streams.

Benchmark catalyst for EB reforming isomerization

High selectivity in isomerization to paraxylene

Highest paraxylene production rate & highest EB conversion rate

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Reactor Internals

Catalysts & Grading Materials

Catalysts

Xylenes Isomerization Catalysts

Furnaces for Aromatics

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Consulting, Supply & Support

Consulting, Studies & Audits

Axens offers a customized approach, including tailored studies, audits and consulting services, covering technical and operational challenges.

Unit Revamps & Retrofits

You face many challenges, which include operating in a safe, reliable and environmentally sound manner while responding to changing markets dynamics.

Customer Training

Designed for all Axens technologies, dedicated to operators & engineers, Axens offers customized training solutions to all our licensees, covering the whole range of Axens technologies.

Technical Support & Performance Management

Axens is fully committed to be your partner and provide assistance and support during your project lifecycle, from conception to start-up & running operations.

Digital Services & Applications

Reactor Internals

LPI (Liquid Phase Isomerization) - ParamaX® Suite

Liquid phase isomerization oﬀers unique market performances with excellent savings in CAPEX & OPEX. It is also the technology of choice for isomerization of ethylbenzene-depleted C8 aromatics streams.

Costless Isomerization technology

Strong synergies for reduced paraxylene cost of production

Ideal in grassroot or revamp contexts

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Modular Unit

Catalysts & Grading Materials

Catalysts

Xylenes Isomerization Catalysts

Consulting, Studies & Audits

Axens offers a customized approach, including tailored studies, audits and consulting services, covering technical and operational challenges.

Unit Revamps & Retrofits

You face many challenges, which include operating in a safe, reliable and environmentally sound manner while responding to changing markets dynamics.

Customer Training

Designed for all Axens technologies, dedicated to operators & engineers, Axens offers customized training solutions to all our licensees, covering the whole range of Axens technologies.

Technical Support & Performance Management

Axens is fully committed to be your partner and provide assistance and support during your project lifecycle, from conception to start-up & running operations.

Digital Services & Applications

Reactor Internals

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