Catalysts Selection Guide
Anco Catalysts Ltd provides a full range of precious metal catalyst systems for gas purification, designed for precise removal of impurities across industrial process applications.
Catalyst selection depends on gas composition, impurity levels, and required outlet purity.
Selection Table
Anco Catalysts offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-efficiency, precious metal catalyst systems engineered for industrial gas purification. These catalysts are designed to selectively target and remove harmful impurities by converting them into stable, manageable compounds (such as $H_2O$, $CO_2$, $CH_4$, or $N_2$), ensuring compliance with strict process specifications and outlet purity requirements.
| Gas to be Purified | Impurities to be removed | Impurity Converted to | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| H2 Ammonia Synthesis Gas | O2 CO, CO2 NO, NO2 C2H2 | H2O CH4 N2 CH4 | D,DS2, DSL2 E D,DS2, DSL2 E |
| Inert Gases (N2,He,Ar,CO2) | O2 CO,CO2 CO NO,NO2 Hydrocarbons H2 | H2O CH4 CO2 N2 CO2,H2O H2O | D,DS2, DSL2 E D,DS2, DSL2 D,DS2, DSL2 M,M3,DSS3,MS2 M, M3, MS2 |
| Carbon Monoxide (Furnace Off-Gas) | O2 H2 | CO2 H2O | D,DS2, DSL2 D,DS2, DSL2 |
| Carbon Dioxide | O2 CO Hydrocarbons H2 | CO2,H2O CO2 CO2,H2O H2O | D,DS2 D,DS2 D,DS2 D,DS2 |
| Air, Oxygen | H2 CO Hydrocarbons NO,NO2 HCN,NH3 Organic Wastes O3 | H2O CO2 CO2,H2O N2 N2,H2O,CO2 CO2,H2O O2 | M, MS12, MS2 M, MS12, MS2 DSS3,MS12, MS2 DSS3,MS12 DSS3,MS12 DSS3,MS12, MS2 DSS3 |
| Ethylene | C2H2 CO H2 | C2H4,C2H6 CO2 C2H6 | K Series F D,DS2 |
| Propylene | C3H4 CO H2 | C3H6,C3,H8 CO2 C3H8 | K Series F D,DS2 |
| Methanol Synthesis Type Gases (30% CO-60% H2) | C2H2 C2H4 O2 | C2H4,C2H6 C2H6 H2O,CO2 | K Series K Series K Series,D,DS2 |
| Coke-Oven Gas | C2H2 | C2H4 | K Series |
Catalyst Families
D / DS2 Catalysts
General-purpose precious metal catalysts used for oxygen removal and gas purification in hydrogen and inert gas systems.
E Catalysts
Specialised formulations for complex impurity streams and mixed gas purification duties.
M / MS Series Catalysts
High-performance oxidation and purification catalysts for air and oxygen systems containing mixed contaminants.
DSS3 / MS12 Catalysts
Advanced catalyst systems designed for multi-contaminant removal in demanding industrial applications.
K Series Catalysts
Specialised catalysts for hydrocarbon conversion in olefin, refinery, and synthesis gas applications.
F Catalysts
Targeted formulations for selective hydrocarbon and CO conversion processes.
Technical Notes
Catalyst selection is influenced by:
- Gas composition and variability
- Inlet impurity concentration
- Required outlet purity (ppm / sub-ppm levels)
- Operating temperature and pressure
- Flow rate and system design constraints
Engineering Support
Anco Catalysts Ltd provides technical assistance including:
- Catalyst selection guidance
- Process feasibility studies
- Gas analysis review
- System design input
- Performance optimisation support
Summary
Correct catalyst selection ensures:
- Maximum purification efficiency
- Long catalyst life
- Stable industrial performance
- Reduced operating costs
- Compliance with gas purity requirements
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