Description

The EBR Pilot Plant is an advanced hydroprocessing unit designed to replicate industrial ebullated-bed technologies for upgrading heavy and extra-heavy feedstocks. It operates with an upflow ebullated-bed reactor under realistic pressure and temperature conditions. The unit enables continuous catalyst circulation, ensuring stable operation and efficient heat transfer. It is specifically suited for challenging feeds such as vacuum residue, bitumen, and high-metal oils. The process combines hydrocracking and hydrotreating to convert heavy molecules into lighter, valuable products. High hydrogen availability allows effective removal of sulfur, nitrogen, and metals. The pilot plant provides accurate evaluation of catalyst activity, stability, and deactivation. Integrated feed, reaction, and separation sections replicate full process behavior. The skid-mounted and fully automated design ensures safe and flexible operation. Overall, it delivers reliable data for process optimization and commercial scale-up.