Nalco Water offers a breakthrough technology designed to address the toughest acid gas removal challenges in caustic towers. Arsenal Plus is Nalco Water’s proprietary, patent-pending solution that is transforming ethylene production by driving measurable improvements in reliability, efficiency and flexibility.
Arsenal Plus™ Program for Ethylene Plants
Efficient Carbonyl Scavenging to Optimize Fouling Control in Caustic Towers
Backed by real-world results, Arsenal Plus helps provide the following outcomes*:
Backed by real-world results, Arsenal Plus helps provide the following outcomes*:
- Decreased caustic consumption and spent caustic disposal
- Improved acid gas removal (H2S & CO2)
- Efficient carbonyl scavenging for superior fouling control
- Increased flexibility for processing opportunity feedstocks
Our experienced team provides unparalleled technical expertise and onsite service tailored to meet the unique business drivers and goals of each plant.
*Based on internal data from Ecolab Trials CH-2425 and CH-2426, conducted October 2024, evaluating the caustic consumption, acid gas removal, fouling protection, cost-effective feedstock implications, and carbonyl scavenging of the Arsenal Plus treatment program compared with traditional antifoulant caustic tower treatment programs.
Customer Success Stories
Arsenal Plus Saves Ethylene Plant $540K Annually in Operational Costs
Nalco Water helped a North American ethylene plant significantly reduce caustic consumption and minimize caustic waste, resulting in annual savings of $540K per year.
Caustic Tower Optimization with Arsenal Plus Delivers $368K Annual Savings
A North American ethylene plant partnered with Nalco Water to help enhance CO2 removal efficiency, reduce caustic waste, and lower caustic consumption – resulting in $368K in yearly operational savings.
Consult with a Nalco Water representative to develop a customized treatment program for caustic towers with Arsenal Plus.
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