H

ydrotreating operations are key

to operating downstream units
effectively and adhering to fnished
product regulations. How will various
feeds perform in your hydrotreater
with respect to hydrogen consumption,
effect on ultimate catalyst run length
and product qualities? VGO HTR-SIM
can help determine the answers.
The VGO HTR-SIM model combines
a detailed, rigorous kinetic simulation
of the reactor and accurate product
separation to produce the industrys most
trusted analytical tool for hydrotreating
of vacuum gas oils, coker heavy gas oils,
FCCU heavy cycle oils, or similar streams.
VGO HTR-SIM is one of KBCs SIM
Suite refnery reactor models. KBC has
the most complete and detailed set of
refnery reactor models available in the industry.
BENEFITS
Determine the best tradeoff of severity versus run
length
Predict hydrogen requirements for changing
operating conditions
Determine new operating parameters as sulphur
specifcations are reduced to meet tighter industry
requirements
Accurately monitor catalyst deactivation and
determine time to shutdown
Generate a consistent set of yield vectors for different
feeds and severities for use in the refnery LP
Determine the most proftable operation for a given
hydrotreater unit given pricing for feeds, products,
utilities, and unit shutdown
Train engineers and operators new to
hydroprocessing by using the model to illustrate
cause and effect through simulation runs
VGO HTR-SIM

The KBC SIM Suite Model for Vacuum Gas Oil Hydrotreating
VGO HTR-SIM is a valuable tool to determine run
lengths with different feeds, monitor deactivation,
develop a consistent set of LP yield vectors and
establish more proftable operations.
PROCESS SIMULATORS
Petro-SIM

Petro-SIM Express

Petro-SIM Dynamics

SIM SUITE SPECIALISED MODELS
AROM-SIM

for Aromatics
Olefn-SIM

for Pyrolysis
AMSIM

for Amine Sweetening

AMSIM is a trademark of Schlumberger
SIM SUITE REFINERY MODELS
FCC-SIM

for Fluid Catalytic Cracking

REF-SIM

for Catalytic Reforming
HCR-SIM

for Hydrocracking
VIS-SIM

for Visbreaking and Thermal Cracking

N HTR-SIM, D HTR-SIM, VGO HTR-SIM for
Hydrotreating
RHDS-SIM for Residue Hydrotreating
DC-SIM for Delayed Coking
ALK-SIM for Alkylation
ISOM-SIM

for Isomerisation
ENERGY & UTILITIES SOFTWARE
SuperTarget for Pinch Analysis
ProSteam for Heat and Power Systems
Persimmon for Heat Exchanger Fouling Monitoring
KBC CarbonManager for Carbon Emissions
WaterTracker

for Developing and Reconciling Water Balances

WaterPinch

for Optimising Water Networks

WEB-BASED DATA DISPLAY SOFTWARE
Babelfsh

for Web-Based Real-Time Display from ISS

Babelfsh is a trademark of the ISS Group
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Improving profts with model-based optimisation
Minimising process and utility costs through simulation
Continuously improving operations through unit monitoring
Generating more accurate and cost-effective designs
Maximising control and safety with dynamic fowsheeting
FEATURES
A detailed simulation of the reactor section of the
hydrotreater, including quenches and downstream
fashes, as well as the recycle gas loop
Rigorous kinetic representation of all key
hydrotreating reactions HDS, HDN, HDA, HDCC,
demetallisation, olefn saturation, ring opening and
cracking
Detailed heat balances to allow the calculation
of bed temperature rises and resulting quench
requirements
Accurate modelling of catalyst deactivation based
on catalyst temperature, hydrogen partial pressure
and feedstock qualities
Estimation of multiple sulphur species and
separate reaction pathways, providing accurate
representation of vacuum gasoil desulphurisation
A built-in optimiser allows you to identify the most
proftable operation given feed/product pricing,
catalyst costs, and unit constraints
INTERFACE OPTIONS
VGO HTR-SIM is available with a Microsoft Excel

based
spreadsheet interface for quick setup, ease-of-use, and
the ability to process multiple calibration and prediction
cases for analysis. Multiple chart options allow easy
analysis of data and model predictions, and concise
summary sheets provide relevant data at a glance.
Excel interfaces are automatically generated and can be
customised to your specifc needs.
VGO HTR-SIM can also be used directly within a
graphical user interface, with the same user-friendly look
and feel as our Petro-SIM family of process simulators.
Make confguration changes using drag-and-drop on
a process fowsheet diagram, compare plant data with
results in a meter view, and perform case studies and
optimisations all within a single environment.
VGO HTR-SIM AND PETRO-SIM
VGO HTR-SIM is also available within Petro-SIM and
Petro-SIM Express. Take advantage of sophisticated
analysis tools, such as the popular LP Utility for easy
generation and maintenance of LP submodels.
Generate detailed models using downstream separation
and auxiliary units, link with assay and feed libraries
and crude units to investigate feedstock effects, or use
VGO HTR-SIM as part of a complete refnery, at a level
of detail unsurpassed by any other process simulation
package.

Excel is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation