Additional Services
KBR Technology Center's Analytical Laboratory
Our research & development laboratory features standard analytical facilities to analyze feedstocks and products using methods such as gas chromatography (including PIANO), ICP for metals, x-ray and GC-MS. We employ specialized analytical methods for coal, heavy oil and catalyst evaluations that help us tie performance to physical properties.
Services, Talent and Expertise
KBRTC's engineers specialize in the design of process research and development bench units, cold-flow models and pilot plants. Our staff can provide a complete package of process development services that include conceptual process design, P&ID development, control system design, process automation system specification, equipment procurement and custom fabrication.
We maintain a well-equipped research and development laboratory to support KBR's operations and fulfill our clients' needs. Click to Enlarge
We can also draw upon the vast resources of KBR by obtaining technical experts and specialists in metallurgy, materials, mechanical design, process scale-up, thermodynamics, risk analysis and process evaluation.
Pilot Plant Facilities
Ethylene/Steam Pyrolysis Pilot Plant
Supports process improvements of our SCORE™ (Selective Cracking Optimum REcovery) ethylene technology, and provides technical service for commercial ethylene plants.
FCC Pilot Plant
Generates yield data for feedstock evaluation and catalyst comparison, with production of sufficient quantities of liquid products for complete analytical characterization. We also use this pilot plant for research and development of our new Superflex™ and Maxofin™ processes for the production of propylene.
ROSE™ (Residuum Oil Supercritical Extraction) Pilot Plant
Simulates commercial ROSE™ unit operation, and studies the effects of operating parameters on a variety of heavy petroleum feedstocks.
Delayed Coking Pilot Plant
One of the largest Coker pilot plants in the industry, this unit can use a wide variety of feedstocks to simulate Refinery Cokers under various operating conditions. Data generated can be used to design new units or improve existing commercial plants.
Visbreaking/ Thermal Cracking Pilot Plant
Our pilot plants have the right capacity to evaluate feedstock from any where in the world. Once examined, our experts recommend either a plan to optimize or a design for commercial operation. Click to Enlarge
Studies the effects of varied process conditions and feedstocks.
Solve Tomorrow's Challenges Today
Bright Minds. Innovative Solutions. Greater Returns. KBRTC turns visions into reality with our proven record of optimizing existing technologies and developing new solutions for commercialization. Together, we can design, build, optimize and test process technology to ensure clients stay ahead in the ever-changing commercial landscape.