Non-Dispersive Technology Dramatically Reduces Acidity—And Cost

Conventional caustic treating systems for acid reduction of kerosene and jet fuel streams come with a host of problems—chiefly emulsions that result from mixing and settling caustic treatment. To address these problems, a refinery in Venezuela installed Merichem Technologies’ NAPFINING^™ and AQUAFINING^™ technologies, which include FIBER FILM^® Contactors. Using this patented non-dispersive method, the company was able to consistently and cost-effectively lower the acidity while minimizing the formation of emulsions and water carry‑over.

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