OxyClean

At BASF Catalysts we take pride on our continuous success in helping make the world greener. Nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from industrial plants can further endanger our planet. To combat the affects of NOx emissions, petroleum refiners presented us with the challenge of lowering NOx emissions by 25% while maintaining afterburn control (CO to CO2) by using less than twice the baseline level of CO combustion promoter. To increase the challenge they also wanted no effects on overall fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) product selectivity, a critical component of petroleum refiners operations.

BASF Catalysts responded by introducing OxyClean™ NOx reduction additive at 1.5 times baseline level of traditional combustion promoter. The trial of BASF Catalysts OxyClean combustion promoter met all of the refiner's objectives for CO promotion and exceeded expectations for NOx reduction. In addition to NOx reduction, afterburn was maintained with 1.5 times the baseline level of combustion promoter. NOx was reduced by greater than 45% over the duration of the trial, and FCC product selectivity remained constant, including coke and hydrogen yields.

BASF has been active in the area of NOx research for over 25 years. We pioneered the development of oxygen storage compounds widely used to control NOx emissions from mobile sources. Applying our expertise to the refining market, we’ve delivered a new clean air solution for petroleum refiners worldwide.