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Applications - Refinery processing

Advanced Refinery processing solutions

Evonik’s comprehensive range of refinery processing solutions for production and storage is designed to support solvent dewaxing units (SDUs) operations through:

  • Increased dewaxing unit throughput
  • Support for higher oil yield and lower residual oil in the wax
  • Support for reduced solvent/oil ratios and wash solvent volumes
  • Support for reduced filter fouling
  • Support for operational cost management

VISCOPLEX® dewaxing aids are designed for solvent dewaxing processes (ketone and propane) that involve differing lube oil viscosity grades, especially bright stocks. VISCOPLEX® dewaxing aid additive solutions for refineries can be implemented quickly, easily, and do not require major capital expenditure.