Can the light naphtha produced by hydrocracking be used to produce hydrogen?
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We don’t have a good use for the light naphtha produced by hydrocracking; since there is no catalytic cracking, it’s not very feasible to use this light naphtha for isomerization to produce isomerized oil, as only a small amount can be converted in this way. We don’t have an ethylene plant either. May I ask, is it more profitable to sell this light naphtha directly, or to use it for hydrogen production? ?
This depends on the actual circumstances of the company. The cost of producing hydrogen through naphtha cracking can be high; it’s not worth considering unless there is an appropriate source of hydrogen available, although such investments are substantial. Naphtha is generally used as a blending component, but its low octane rating makes it unsuitable from a pricing perspective. It is recommended that the person in question calculate which option is more cost-effective based on their company’s specific situation
Our industrial park does not allow the use of coal, so coal-based hydrogen production is not possible; only hydrogen production from natural gas is feasible. However, there are also some issues regarding the source of natural gas. Our light naphtha also has no good place to go, which is worrying.
In that case, it’s advisable not to be constrained by others; opt for hydrogen production through naphtha cracking instead. Right now, natural gas is reserved for domestic use, and its supply is also a concern
Do you have a material balance for hydrogen production via naphtha cracking there? ?
There really isn’t any. If needed, you can contact the relevant design firm
Both naphtha-based hydrogen production and natural gas-based hydrogen production can use the same catalytic converter; naphtha can indeed be used for hydrogen production, with attention being paid to its dry point and sulfur content.