Hydrogen Integration in Petrochemical Complexes, Using Modified Automated Targeting Method

Owing to extensive use of hydrogen in refining or petrochemical units, it is essential to manage hydrogen network in order to make the most efficient utilization of hydrogen. On the other hand, hydrogen is an important byproduct not properly used through petrochemical complexes and mostly sent to the fuel system. A few works have been reported in literature to improve hydrogen network for petrochemical complexes. In this study a comprehensive analysis is carried out on petrochemical units using a modified automated targeting technique which is applied to determine the minimum hydrogen consumption. Having applied the modified targeting method in two petrochemical cases, the results showed a significant reduction in required fresh hydrogen.

Authors:

• M. Shariati
• N. Tahouni
• A. Khoshgard
• M.H. Panjeshahi

Keywords:

• Automated targeting
• Hydrogen network
• Petrochemical
• Process integration.

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