Process for controlling hydrogen partial pressure in single and multiple hydroprocessors

摘要

A control scheme for controlling hydrogen partial pressure is provided that generally comprises a hydrogen purity analyzer that measures hydrogen purity on one or more hydroprocessing units. The hydrogen analyzer measures the purity of the treat gas, which is converted into a control signal and is transmitted to the appropriate hydroprocessing unit's purge gas controller. As hydrogen purity decreases in the hydroprocessing unit's recycle stream, the purge gas control valve opens and purges cracked gas contaminants. As hydrogen purity fluctuates, the purge gas control valve will open and close to maintain the desired purity setpoint. A programmable logic controller manages the inputs from the one or more hydroprocessing units and the signals that are transmitted to each unit's purge controller. The programmable logic controller may also be utilized to reactor hydrogen quench systems. The control of hydrogen partial pressure improves catalyst activity, hydrogen usage, and fuel efficiency.