KEROSENE MEROX UNIT CHAPTER-1 1 CHAPTER-1 - Notes

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KEROSENE MEROX UNIT 
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CHAPTER-1 
 
INTRODUCTION 
 
1.1 PURPOSE OF THE UNIT 
 
The purpose of the unit is to treat Kerosene for sulphur removal and to treat ATF to 
produce high quality Jet fuel  blend component. 
 
1.2 PROCESS LICENSOR 
 
M/s- UOP Inter-America Inc, USA is the process licensor. 
  
1.3 FEED OF THE UNIT 
 
ATF produced in Crude Distillation Unit from Arabian Mix crude oils. 
  
1.4 UNIT CAPACITY 
 
Unit is designed for 27,310 barrel per operating day. 
 
1.5 TURN DOWN REQUIREMENT 
 
50% of design capacity. 
 
1.6 FEED CHARACTERISTICS 
 
 
Property ATF 
ASTM Distillation  
IBP, min 135 
EP ,max 258 
Sp. Gr. 0.80 
H2S , wt ppm, max 10  
Mercaptan Sulphur, wt ppm, max 200 
Acidity, mg KOH/gm, max 0.025 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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KEROSENE MEROX UNIT 
CHAPTER-1  1 
CHAPTER-1 
 
INTRODUCTION 
 
1.1 PURPOSE OF THE UNIT 
 
The purpose of the unit is to treat Kerosene for sulphur removal and to treat ATF to 
produce high quality Jet fuel  blend component. 
 
1.2 PROCESS LICENSOR 
 
M/s- UOP Inter-America Inc, USA is the process licensor. 
  
1.3 FEED OF THE UNIT 
 
ATF produced in Crude Distillation Unit from Arabian Mix crude oils. 
  
1.4 UNIT CAPACITY 
 
Unit is designed for 27,310 barrel per operating day. 
 
1.5 TURN DOWN REQUIREMENT 
 
50% of design capacity. 
 
1.6 FEED CHARACTERISTICS 
 
 
Property ATF 
ASTM Distillation  
IBP, min 135 
EP ,max 258 
Sp. Gr. 0.80 
H2S , wt ppm, max 10  
Mercaptan Sulphur, wt ppm, max 200 
Acidity, mg KOH/gm, max 0.025 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
KEROSENE MEROX UNIT 
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1.7 PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 
 
Doctor Test Negative 
RSH-S, wt %, max 0.001 
Thermal Stability(Visual tube rating) Less than code3 
Cu Corrosion No worse than H2S free feed 
Ag Corrosion No worse than H2S free feed 
Water Separometer Index 85 min 
Total acidity, mg KOH/gm 0.015 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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