Unlock the Full Potential of Your Heavy Fuel Oil

Revolutionize Your Refining Efficiency with Next-Generation HFO Visbreaking Technology

Incorporating advanced Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) visbreaking technology into your refining operations maximizes process efficiency, optimizes operational costs, and ensures full regulatory compliance. Partner with us to achieve superior performance and sustainable results.

Visbreaking is a thermal refining process designed to reduce the viscosity of heavy residual oils, thereby increasing the yield of lighter, more valuable distillate products.

Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) Refining & the Visbreaking Solution

Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) is a major yet often underutilized stream in refinery operations. Visbreaking, short for “viscosity breaking,” is a targeted thermal process that subjects heavy residual oils to controlled high-temperature cracking to effectively reduce their viscosity.

During this process, HFO feedstock is heated in a specialized furnace to induce thermal decomposition. This breaks long-chain hydrocarbon molecules into shorter, higher-value fractions, producing lighter outputs such as naphtha, gas oil, diesel, and an upgraded residual product.

Our advanced HFO Visbreaking Units provide a modern technological pathway to convert these heavy residues into premium, market-ready products. This solution enhances overall refinery balance, increases distillate yields, and improves profitability. Engineered for high reliability and efficiency, our systems help you achieve superior operational and economic results.

Target Industries for HFO Visbreaking Unit Deployment

  • Refining Sector

    Upgrade heavy crude residues into higher-value lighter products, including diesel, naphtha, and gas oil.

    Marine Sector

    Manufacture compliant bunker fuels with precisely optimized viscosity for modern marine engines.

    Power Generation Sector

    Supply modified, lower-viscosity fuels tailored for industrial boilers and power generation systems.

    Petrochemical Sector

    Provide essential upgraded feedstocks for subsequent cracking, refining, and specialized petrochemical operations

What Sets Our HFO Visbreaking Units Apart?

Engineered for Peak Efficiency and Operational Cost Reduction

Our HFO Visbreaking Units integrate advanced heat transfer technology and an energy-efficient architecture, significantly reducing fuel usage while boosting throughput. This design minimizes dependence on costly upgrading methods, generating substantial operational savings and directly improving your bottom line.

The advanced thermal efficiency of our system ensures the consistent production of high-value, lighter fractions including naphtha, gas oil, and diesel. By effectively reducing the viscosity of heavy residual oils, our visbreaking technology enables you to deliver sought-after, low-viscosity products that meet rigorous quality standards for diverse industrial applications.
Each refinery operates under unique conditions. Our visbreaking solutions are fully customizable, engineered to integrate precisely with your specific operational requirements. Whether processing varied feedstocks, managing different viscosity levels, or scaling production, our technology is designed to adapt and expand in tandem with your business objectives.

Engineered with a core focus on environmental sustainability, our HFO Visbreaking Units incorporate advanced low-emission systems to comply with strict international standards. This approach significantly reduces your refinery’s carbon footprint and minimizes overall emissions.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Core Capabilities & Strategic Advantages

Optimized Energy Utilization:

Advanced furnace configurations and enhanced heat transfer surfaces are engineered to maximize thermal efficiency and minimize energy loss.

Elevated Processing Capacity:

Achieve maximum output through reliable, continuous operation and significantly reduced unplanned downtime..

Durable & Resilient Engineering:

Manufactured with premium-grade materials engineered to endure extreme operational environments, ensuring exceptional longevity and reliability.

Tailored Configuration Options:

Custom-engineered designs to accommodate diverse feedstock specifications and scalable production requirements.

Environmentally Responsible Design:

Advanced emission control systems significantly reduce environmental footprint while ensuring full adherence to global regulatory standards.

Economically Optimized:

Deliver increased yields of higher-value lighter products while reducing overall operational expenditure.

Process Overview: The Visbreaking Mechanism

Process Methodologies: Coil Visbreaking & Soaker Visbreaking

  • **Coil Visbreaking (Furnace Visbreaking)**
    This method thermally cracks heavy hydrocarbons within a high-temperature furnace. It operates under short residence times at elevated temperatures, effectively breaking long-chain hydrocarbon molecules into smaller, higher-value fractions.

    **Soaker Visbreaking (Drum Visbreaking)**
    This approach utilizes lower temperatures and significantly longer residence times compared to the coil method. The feedstock is held at a controlled temperature in a soaker drum, allowing time for thermal cracking to occur through a “soaking” mechanism.

Detailed Explanation of the Coil Visbreaking Procedure

  • Preheating: The heavy residual feedstock is initially heated in a heat exchanger via thermal exchange with hot output streams from the unit.

    Furnace Cracking: The preheated feed is directed through a furnace coil, where it undergoes rapid heating to a high temperature range (approximately 450-500°C / 842-932°F) for a brief, controlled duration.

    Viscosity Reduction: This intense heat initiates thermal cracking of the heavy hydrocarbon molecules, effectively lowering the oil’s viscosity.

    Reaction Arrest: The thermally cracked stream is immediately quenched by injection with a cooler fluid to terminate the cracking reactions and prevent over-cracking.

    Fractionation: The quenched effluent is subsequently routed to a fractionation column, where lighter components (such as naphtha and gas oil) are separated from the upgraded, heavier residue.

Outline of the Soaker Visbreaking Methodology

  • Preheating: The heavy residual feedstock is initially raised in temperature through a series of heat exchangers.

    Mild Heating: The preheated feed is subsequently heated in a furnace to a moderate temperature (typically 420-450°C / 788-842°F), which is lower than that used in the Coil Visbreaking process.

    Cracking & Retention: The heated feedstock is then transferred into a soaker drum, where it is held at a controlled temperature for an extended residence period (typically 20-60 minutes) to facilitate thermal cracking.

    Viscosity Reduction: Throughout this soaking phase, thermal cracking reactions take place, effectively reducing the viscosity of the oil.

    Fractionation: Following the soaking stage, the cracked products are directed to a fractionator for separation into lighter fractions and a heavier, upgraded residue.

Differentiators & Core Strengths

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Proven Expertise:

Our legacy is built on decades of experience providing premium-grade equipment to refineries across the globe

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Pioneering Engineering:

Our dedicated engineering team leverages cutting-edge technologies to maximize operational performance, safety, and energy efficiency.

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Comprehensive Partnership & Support:

We provide end-to-end partnership, guiding you seamlessly from initial consultation through installation and ongoing maintenance to ensure uninterrupted equipment operation.

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Worldwide Implementation & Service:

Our established network and deep integration within the global refining sector have enabled us to cultivate enduring partnerships with industry leaders worldwide.

Witness the Transformation: A Tailored Solution for Your Facility

Each refinery presents distinct operational parameters and objectives. This is precisely why we provide fully customized solutions, meticulously engineered to optimize your specific refining processes. Whether your focus is on HFO upgrading for the marine sector, fuel optimization for power generation, or overall refinery performance enhancement, we deliver the ideal system configuration for your requirements.

Prepared to Enhance Your Refinery's Performance?

Begin the dialogue today. Our specialists are prepared to assist you in maximizing your refinery’s capabilities through our advanced HFO Visbreaking technology. Reach out now for a tailored consultation and a detailed proposal.

 

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