Description
The Aromatics production process converts reformate and pyrolysis gasoline streams into high value aromatic hydrocarbons primarily benzene, toluene, and xylenes (BTX). As shown in the process scheme, these core aromatics are further processed through catalytic reactions and separation units to produce key intermediates such as ethylbenzene, styrene, cumene, phenol, terephthalic acid, and various polymer precursors. This integrated network enables petrochemical complexes to supply critical raw materials for plastics, synthetic fibers, resins, and performance chemicals.
Accurate analytical and process instrumentation are essential to maintain reforming severity, protect catalysts, and ensure tight product purity specifications across BTX separation and downstream conversion units. Typical monitoring objectives include hydrocarbon composition, trace impurity detection, moisture control, hydrogen management, and process condition verification. Our solutions support aromatics complexes with advanced online analyzers and instrumentation helping operators maximize aromatic recovery, maintain product quality, and ensure safe, efficient plant operation
Parameter
Potential Technology
BTX composition (benzene, toluene, xylenes, EB)
TCD, TDL, FID
Xylene isomer purity (o-, m-, p-xylene)
TCD, TDL, FID
Hydrogen purity (reformer recycle)
TCD
Oxygen (O₂) monitoring
Paramagnetic or Zirconia O₂ analyzer
Trace oxygen (ppm)
Paramagnetic or Zirconia O₂ analyzer
Moisture in aromatics streams
Fabry Perot Interferometer
Fuel gas BTU/Wobbe
Residual Oxygen
Hydrocarbon leak detection
IR, TDL
Toxic gas monitoring (e.g., CO, HCl if present)
IR, TDL
Mercury in feed (if condensate/reformate source)
CVAAS
Cooling/boiler water DO
Optical luminescence
Wastewater TOC/COD
Thermal combustion, UV persulfate, super critical water oxidation
Oil-in-water monitoring
Capacitance
Solvent or extractive distillation concentration
Ultrasonic concentration
Sample handling
Peristaltic pump
Water quality packages
colorimeter, ISE(Ion-selective electrode)