Maximizing Refinery Performance with Sulzer’s Techtiv™ and Techtiv™ Solace Solvents

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Introduction: Next-Level BTX Extraction Efficiency

Refining and petrochemical operations are under increasing pressure to maximize aromatics recovery, reduce operational costs, and cut environmental impact. Sulzer’s innovative Techtiv™ and Techtiv™ Solace solvents redefine performance standards for BTX (benzene, toluene, xylene) extraction, setting new benchmarks for selectivity, stability, and cost-effectiveness.

Superior Selectivity and Ultra-High Purity

Sulzer’s Techtiv™ solvents are engineered to deliver the highest commercial selectivity for BTX recovery even from mixed or challenging feeds. With optimized solvent blends, units consistently achieve aromatics purities of ≥99.9 wt% and recovery rates above 99.9%, minimizing losses and increasing product value.

Major Operational Advantages for Refineries

• Energy and Cost Efficiency: Techtiv™ and Techtiv™ Solace’s lower solvent-to-feed ratios mean drastically reduced steam, electricity, and cooling water consumption, which lowers operating costs and carbon emissions.

• Incremental Capacity with Existing Assets: These solvents enable throughput increases and process debottlenecking using current equipment—no major modifications required.

• Seamless, Drop-In Integration: Refineries can add Techtiv™ solvents online without shutting down or waiting for expensive plant turnarounds. Existing sulfolane inventory can be reused, saving procurement costs and time.

  
  

Simplified, Flexible Operation

Sulzer’s approach allows refineries to handle diverse BTX-rich feedstocks such as catalytic reformate and pyrolysis gasoline without special preparation.

Both Techtiv™ and Techtiv™ Solace are designed for drop-in compatibility with Liquid-Liquid Extraction and Extractive Distillation units, providing heightened mass transfer and process stability.

Proven Results and Safety

Decades of Sulzer field experience confirm the reliability and safety of Techtiv™ solvents. Their non-toxic, nitrogen-free formulation protects downstream catalysts and limits solvent degradation, extending catalyst life and safeguarding operations. Plants adopting Sulzer’s solutions report rapid, measurable improvements in product yield, energy consumption, and profitability.

Conclusion: Unlock Your Refinery’s Full Potential

Sulzer’s Techtiv™ and Techtiv™ Solace solvents are comprehensive solutions for operators seeking top recovery rates, energy savings, and fast, cost-effective asset optimization. Backed by world-class technical support and industry-leading process know-how, Sulzer makes refinery performance improvement both practical and sustainable.

Contact Sulzer today to learn how Techtiv™ solvent technology can maximize your BTX extraction yield and help achieve operational excellence.