Refinery LPG Slip Stream Test

Problem

Petromax Refining Company is a new refinery in Houston that is experiencing high levels of Black Powder contamination in its’ incoming product streams. Black Powder in the LPG product stream on the outlet of the cracker column lowered its quality and product value.

Solution

BPS’ Magnetic Separator was installed on a slip stream downstream of the cracking tower, and downstream of traditional filters to compare filtration efficiencies.

Results

The test was successful; the Magnetic Separator element captured significant amounts of ferrous and non-ferrous contamination missed by the conventional filters.