Remove Naphthenic Acid Compounds Without Emulsions
NAPFINING™ | Caustic Extraction of Naphthenic Acids
Merichem Technologies’ NAPFINING™ technology is a proven solution for removing naphthenic acid compounds from jet fuel, kerosene, diesel, condensate and crude oil streams—without causing debilitating emulsions. As a highly efficient method of mass transfer, NAPFINING™ uses our proprietary FIBER FILM® Contactor with caustic as the treating reagent.
Advantages
Leveraging the unique features of our FIBER FILM Contactor technology, NAPFINING™ can significantly reduce space and CAPEX cost requirements for operators. Other dvantages include:
- Proven, highly efficient pre-treatment process to remove naphthenic and carboxylic acids from heavy naphtha, kerosene, jet fuel. diesel, condensates and light crude oils with minimal emulsion formation
- Better performance than electrostatic precipitation for emulsion prevention
- Ideal solution for removal of TAN from hydrocarbons in the range of 0.1 to 1 mg KOH/g or above; has commercially treated up to 0.5 TAN in the feed
FFC Plus™ Technology
Increase your hydrocarbon treating rates by up to 150% with Merichem Technologies’ advanced FIBER FILM® technology.
Established Performance
Merichem Technologies has provided the oil and gas industry with a variety of innovative solutions. Our depth of expertise in caustic treatment technology and service solutions is unmatched, as is our total commitment to supporting our customers.
Extensive Capabilities
Merichem Technologies’ comprehensive range of capabilities includes solution design, engineering, fabrication, research and development, testing and service.
