Description

The Hydrocracking Pilot Plant developed by Vinci Technologies is a chemical pilot unit designed to evaluate hydrocracking processes under industrially representative conditions. It provides a flexible experimental platform for studying the conversion of heavy hydrocarbon feedstocks into lighter, higher-value products. The unit is used to assess catalyst activity, selectivity, and stability while reproducing the severity and complexity of commercial hydrocracking operations. It integrates high-pressure hydrogen systems, controlled liquid feed handling, and a fixed-bed reactor configuration suitable for long-duration testing. Accurate temperature control ensures safe management of highly exothermic reactions. Downstream separation systems allow efficient recovery and analysis of gas and liquid products. Advanced automation and data acquisition systems enable stable, reproducible operation and continuous monitoring. The pilot plant supports process optimization, catalyst benchmarking, and operating window definition. Overall, it bridges laboratory research and industrial deployment by generating reliable data that reduce scale-up and technology development risks.