A DWC Prime™ retrofit lets a Southeast Asian refinery produce petrochemical-grade naphtha with less than 1 ppm carbon disulfide — while also generating premium gasoline.
Houston, TX
DWC Innovations has successfully commissioned a DWC Prime™ column at a major Southeast Asian refinery to produce petrochemical-grade naphtha containing less than 1 ppm carbon disulfide (CS₂).
The project involved retrofitting DWC Prime technology into an existing depentanizer column, enabling the refinery to achieve ultra-low CS₂ levels required for petrochemical applications while maximizing the value of existing assets. By integrating the advanced distillation technology within the existing column infrastructure, the refinery was able to upgrade product quality without the need for a new standalone processing unit.
In addition to producing high-purity petrochemical naphtha, the DWC Prime column also generates premium gasoline, creating an additional revenue stream and further enhancing refinery profitability.
<1 ppmCarbon disulfide (CS₂)
DWC PrimeDepentanizer retrofit
+ GasolinePremium revenue stream
SE AsiaMajor refinery
Key benefits
What the Retrofit Delivers
- Production of petrochemical-grade naphtha with less than 1 ppm CS₂
- Retrofitting of existing distillation equipment, minimizing capital investment
- Enhanced product value through premium gasoline production
- Improved refinery economics and operational efficiency
- Increased utilization of existing assets without major infrastructure expansion
This successful commissioning demonstrates DWC Innovations’ ability to provide innovative distillation solutions that enable refiners to meet stringent product specifications while improving overall process performance and profitability.
About DWC Innovations
DWC Innovations delivers innovative process solutions and comprehensive engineering services — helping clients achieve greater efficiency, reliability, and performance through advanced distillation and process optimization.
