Extracting Soluble Impurities from Hydrocarbon Streams, with Water
AQUAFINING™ | Water-Based Extraction of Impurities
Since 1978, AQUAFINING™ technology from Merichem Technologies has proven effective at removing soluble organic and inorganic impurities from liquid hydrocarbon streams. Employing our proprietary FIBER FILM® Contactor for mass transfer, it uses fresh water as the treating reagent.
Advantages
With Merichem Technologies’ proprietary FIBER FILM® Contactor technology, AQUAFINING™ can effectively reduce costs and space requirements compared to alternative processing solutions.
- A proven technology of the removal of carryover of caustics, amines, surfactants and oxygenates
- With Merichem Technologies FIBER FILM® Contactor optimizing mass transfer, water-makeup is reduced to a minimum consumption, while reducing CAPEX and space requirements
- Process produces spent alkaline water that can be easily handled in wastewater treatment plants
FFC Plus™ Technology
The latest iteration of Merichem Technologies’ FIBER FILM® Contactor technology, FFC Plus™ can increase hydrocarbon treating rates by up to 150 percent as compared to earlier designs.
Established Performance
Merichem® has provided solutions to the oil and gas industry since 1945, establishing leading expertise in caustic treatment technology, catalysts and service solutions. With that expertise comes extensive capabilities that include design, engineering, fabrication, testing and support.
Committed to Our Customers
Merichem’s expertise comes from a long history of listening to our customers, understanding their challenges and devising innovative and industry-changing solutions. This commitment has never changed.
