Critical renewable biofuel filtration technology for sustainable transportation fuels
With global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the transportation and aviation sectors steadily increasing and the challenges these industries have in moving away from liquid fuels, using renewable biofuels presents a promising path for many operators to reduce emissions and adhere to climate goals.
Renewable biofuels offer a more sustainable solution over traditional biofuels produced through transesterification processes, which are limited in their use due to their differences from petroleum fuels, making them unsuitable as a drop-in replacement for existing crude-derived fuels. Renewable biofuels also have the advantage of being produced and distributed using existing petroleum refining infrastructure via co-processing techniques. This dramatically reduces the capital investment required to offer lower carbon renewable biofuels improving the economics for operators and lowering barriers to entry. However, with bio feedstocks becoming more challenging to source, maximizing production efficiencies and product yields for many operators is high on the priority list.
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Customer Success Stories
Removing contamination from used cooking oil feedstock at a European refinery
Challenge
Presence of gels and particles in diesel hydrotreater feed due to blending of used cooking oil feedstock
Solution
Pall's filter cartridges with Laid-Over-Pleat technology helped achieve high solids and semi-solids removal
Impact
- Integration of new bio-feed
- Extended catalyst life
- Reduced heat exchangers maintenance
Developing a filtration strategy to handle renewable Tall Oil Feed
Challenge
Refinery was unable to operate existing feed filters due to poor performance and short life from excess contamination in Tall oil Feed
Solution
Pall analyzed feed samples in the lab to determine the best approach and supplied rental skids to demonstrate performance in the field
Impact
- Zero CAPEX solution due to rentals
- Optimal filter design using contamination mapping
- Process troubleshooting with Pall Experts
Bio-refinery meets stringent specifications for premium diesel thanks to Pall Solution
Challenge
Customer was unable to meet total suspended solids and water content specifications
Solution
Pall supplied mobile pre-filters and liquid-liquid coalescers, which achived consistent filtration and seperation to meet premium diesel specifications
Impact
- Results achieved with zero CAPEX due to ue of mobile skids
- OPEX optmization ongoing wuth support from Pall experts
Helping achieve reliable operation for US refiner of Beef Tallow
Challenge
Customer needed improved filter life and performance
Solution
After extensive lab testing and field verification, Pall offered the optimal solution that increased filter life and improved downstream asset protection.
Impact
- Superior dirt holding capacity, increased filter life, and lower price than competitors
- Reduced CAPEX using Pall solutions