Petrochemicals

Integrate automation for petrochemical operations

Integrated technologies help increase yield, improve efficiency and enhance operational performance.

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Integrated technologies help increase yield, improve efficiency and enhance operational performance.

Targeted Outcomes for Petrochemical Operations

Petrochemical producers face mounting challenges including emissions reduction, energy efficiency and competitiveness demands. Honeywell's integrated aromatics, olefins and digital optimization solutions can help you improve product yield.
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Meet growing demand with increased yield

Honeywell provides advanced aromatics and olefins production technologies designed to help maximize yield and profitability. Integration with Honeywell's process control and optimization platforms provides comprehensive monitoring and live performance optimization. 

 

Our CCR Platforming technology produces high-octane aromatics including benzene, toluene, and xylenes with high selectivity and energy efficiency. The Oleflex process converts propane to propylene while our NEP/NEO technology offers alternative olefin production pathways designed to improve energy efficiency (compared to traditional steam cracking).

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Enable predictive maintenance to improve utilization and quality

Honeywell's catalysts and adsorbents portfolio offers reliable performance designed to help optimize petrochemical process efficiency and product quality. Integration with UOP's digital monitoring platforms enables predictive replacement scheduling and performance optimization that helps you improve catalyst utilization while maintaining product quality across the catalyst lifecycle.

Our molecular sieves provide precise separation and purification capabilities for aromatics production, olefins recovery and hydrogen purification applications, while our adsorbent technologies remove impurities that could damage downstream equipment or compromise product specifications.

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Support operational excellence with digital twin technology

Honeywell's digital solutions empower petrochemical operators with automation, predictive analytics, and advanced process control designed to help enhance efficiency, reliability, and profitability. Digital twin technology enables scenario modeling and optimization testing without disrupting production operations. Integration with emissions monitoring systems provides comprehensive visibility supporting production optimization and regulatory reporting requirements. Our Connected Plant solutions enable performance monitoring, predictive maintenance and operational intelligence that helps you improve productivity, reduce unplanned downtime and capitalize on opportunities through digital transformation of petrochemical facilities.

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Monitor key stages of a petrochemical plant’s lifecycle

Honeywell UOP's comprehensive lifecycle services help petrochemical operators enhance reliability, extend equipment life, and optimize performance throughout the operational lifecycle. Our expert service engineers have assisted in process unit startups worldwide, providing critical support during commissioning, initial operations, and performance optimization. Turnaround services including Elite and Showcase offerings combine detailed inspection, maintenance coordination and rapid execution to help reduce downtime during planned outages. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Petrochemical Technologies

Honeywell UOP's aromatics and olefins technologies provide yields and energy efficiency through established process designs and continuous innovation. Our CCR Platforming technology produces high-octane aromatics including benzene, toluene and mixed xylenes with high selectivity and lower operating costs compared to traditional semi-regenerative reforming. The continuous catalyst regeneration approach maintains consistent catalyst activity and product quality while reducing the production losses associated with periodic regeneration shutdowns. 

Oleflex propane dehydrogenation technology converts propane to propylene, providing reliable propylene production to support growing polymer demand. Integration with Honeywell's digital optimization platforms including Experion PKS and Advanced Process Control applications enables performance monitoring and optimization that can help increase yields and reduce energy consumption.

Honeywell UOP's comprehensive lifecycle services are aimed at supporting plant reliability through expert support spanning startups, turnarounds, and ongoing operations. Our service engineers have assisted in process unit startups worldwide, providing commissioning support, performance testing, and operational optimization during critical initial operations. Turnaround services including Elite and Showcase packages combine detailed inspection protocols, maintenance coordination and rapid execution methodologies designed to help minimize downtime during planned outages. 

The Everystep service platform provides customizable end-to-end support integrating planning, execution and post-turnaround analysis. Performance managers work continuously with operations teams to identify optimization opportunities including catalyst performance improvements, process parameter adjustments and operational efficiency enhancements. 

Honeywell's digital solutions portfolio can help petrochemical operators achieve emissions reduction objectives and enhance energy efficiency through advanced monitoring, optimization and control technologies. 

  • Our digital twin platforms model process operations to test optimization scenarios without disrupting production.
  •  Advanced Process Control applications help optimize energy consumption across distillation, reaction and separation processes. 
  • Emissions monitoring integration designed to provide live tracking of greenhouse gas releases, fugitive emissions and carbon intensity metrics supporting voluntary disclosure frameworks and regulatory reporting requirements.  
  • The NEP technology is designed to offer emissions reduction potential for olefins production. 
  •  Connected Plant capabilities enable remote monitoring, predictive maintenance and operational intelligence that supports better decision-making.
New Technologies for Your Petrochemical Operations

Honeywell can help improve yield and support emissions reduction in your operations