Orbital Process Simulation Identifies $119K Savings in Annual Hydrotreater Operations
Hydrotreater · Reliance Jamnagar Refinery
DWSIM simulation
28 Aug 2024
Annual cost savings
Energy consumption reduction
Annual CO₂ emissions avoided (tonnes)
Hydrotreating is a widely used chemical process for removing sulphur from natural gas and refined petroleum products. This study, using a simulation of the Reliance Jamnagar Refinery, aims to:
Optimise the process using the Orbital foundation model within the DWSIM simulator, comparing its performance against best-in-class alternatives, including Linear Programming and Ensemble methods.
Leverage Orbital’s recommendation engine to optimise for reduced total input energy while maintaining consistent product quality specifications.
The high sulphur content in crude oil presents major challenges in refining, particularly in processes like fluidised catalytic cracking and platforming, where it can poison catalysts and hinder efficiency. Furthermore, stringent regulations on SOx emissions require the effective removal of sulphur from fuels to meet environmental standards and improve product quality.