Detergent Alkylate Production Unit
The Detergent Alkylate Production Unit is a key facility within refinery and petrochemical complexes, producing linear alkylbenzene (LAB), the primary intermediate for biodegradable detergents and surfactants. OGSCM supports industrial operations by coordinating procurement, logistics, and supply chain execution to ensure continuous operational efficiency.
Production Process Overview
Alkylation of Benzene with Linear Olefins
Detergent alkylate is commercially produced by the alkylation of benzene with linear olefins derived from paraffin dehydrogenation. The reaction is carried out in the presence of a catalyst that promotes high selectivity toward linear alkylbenzene.
- High conversion and selectivity toward linear alkylate
- Continuous operation with benzene recycle
- Excellent product quality for biodegradable detergents
- Proven and widely licensed industrial process
This process is globally adopted due to its reliability, scalability, and compliance with environmental regulations related to detergent biodegradability.
Licensed Technologies and Process Providers
- UOP (Honeywell) – Detergent Alkylate (LAB) Technologies
- CEPSA / DETAL™ Technology
- Axens
- Sinopec Engineering
- KBR
These licensors provide complete process packages covering alkylation reactors, separation sections, catalyst systems, and benzene recovery units.
Catalysts
- Solid acid catalysts (DETAL™ and similar technologies)
- Zeolite-based or proprietary catalyst formulations
Leading suppliers: Honeywell UOP, CEPSA, Axens, BASF, Albemarle. OGSCM Group supports detergent alkylate producers by sourcing and supplying licensor-approved catalysts with full technical documentation and reliable logistics.
Chemicals
- Benzene – aromatic feedstock
- Linear Olefins – derived from paraffin dehydrogenation
- Hydrogen (H₂) – associated with upstream paraffin processing
- Caustic Soda (NaOH) – neutralization and washing
- Process Water / Demineralized Water – separation and purification
Standard Industrial Packaging: Bulk tank storage, ISO tanks, IBC containers (1,000 L), Steel drums (200–220 L). OGSCM Group ensures safe, compliant, and consistent chemical supply.
Major Global Chemical Brands
- BASF
- SABIC
- INEOS
- Shell Chemicals
- ExxonMobil Chemical
- Sinopec
OGSCM Group collaborates with approved international suppliers to deliver competitive commercial terms and full technical documentation.
Main Equipment
- Alkylation reactors
- Fractionation columns
- Separators
- Benzene recovery systems
Well-known suppliers: L&T Heavy Engineering, Doosan Enerbility, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), Technip-approved fabricators, Sinopec-approved manufacturers. OGSCM provides sourcing and supply solutions for reactors, columns, separators, and associated internals.
Heat Exchangers
- Alfa Laval
- Kelvion
- API Heat Transfer
- Hisaka
- Tranter
OGSCM supplies heat exchangers and critical spare parts suitable for benzene and alkylate service.
Instrumentation
| Tag | Full Name | Function |
|---|---|---|
| PT | Pressure Transmitter | Reactor pressure monitoring |
| TT | Temperature Transmitter | Reaction temperature control |
| FT | Flow Transmitter | Benzene and olefin flow control |
| LT | Level Transmitter | Separator and column level control |
| AT | Analyzer Transmitter | Product quality monitoring |
Valves
- Emerson (Fisher, Vanessa)
- Cameron (SLB)
- Flowserve
- L&T Valves
- Kitz
- Neway
OGSCM Group offers comprehensive procurement solutions for control, isolation, and safety valves required in detergent alkylate production units.