Optimizing the performance of chemical and hydrocarbon production units

In chemical production or hydrocarbon refining, your objective is to achieve extended, efficient operation of critical equipment in order to maximize the output of high-quality fuels and chemicals.

Antifoulants from GE Water & Process Technologies can help you achieve this objective by applying chemical compounds such as dispersants, inhibitors, metal deactivators, retarders, antiscalants and antipolymerants. These compounds address a variety of fouling problems (listed below) that can increase operating costs, reduce throughput, degrade product quality, and shorten equipment life:

	Unwanted polymerization that fouls process units
	Fouling of process streams from sludge, tar, polymers, or particulates in feedstocks
	Corrosion and scale buildup on critical equipment
	Creation of unwanted active metal surfaces after cleaning

Backed by decades of experience and using patented programs, GE specialists can diagnose your production problem, identify cost-effective treatment options, apply the antifoulant treatments that you select, and monitor the results to ensure optimum performance.

Click on the names of the product names below to contact a GE sales engineer for more information about application to your equipment:

	Styrex™ polymerization and corrosion inhibitors specifically designed for use in styrene plants
	Petroflo™ product line that includes a broad range of antifoulants for petrochemical processes
	Thermoflo™ antifoulants specifically designed for refining operations that require high-temperature stability
	ProChem™ product line that includes a broad range of antifoulants for refining operations
	SpecAid™ product line that includes a broad range of antifoulants for both refineries and fuel distribution terminals