BASF Catalysts - Catalysts for Power Generating Equipment

Power plants using natural gas to generate electricity are considered serious point sources of hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter. Plant operators are being challenged to meet strict emission standards.

For superior treatment of carbon monoxide emissions from these generators, BASF Catalysts Camet® metal foil catalyst systems destroy CO and VOCs from natural gas and oil fired turbines and boilers (see figure 1). In addition, BASF Catalysts’ CatCO™ CO catalyst technology may be applied for process streams with higher particulate content such as wood fired boilers.

Emissions control technologies for industrial engines

Whether you are an operator of a stationary engine, or an off-road vehicle, emission reduction has become an increased concern over the past few years. Depending on your specific application you may need to comply with local and state environmental and/or health board regulations.

As a world leader in emissions control technologies, BASF Catalysts has extensive experience in reducing oxides of nitrogen (NOx) as well as carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC) and particulate matter (PM) produced in equipment used for material handling, mining and construction, and power generation.

Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology

For power-generating equipment BASF Catalysts offers selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology to meet the stringent NOx requirements. Our SCR systems can also destroy carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons with oxidation catalysts (see figures 2 and 3). An integrated particulate trap can be applied to capture fine particulate matter.

VOC catalysts for process industries

BASF Catalysts has long been a leader in the development of highly active, robust and selective catalysts and related technologies for the destruction of volatile organic compounds (VOC). While there are a number of methods to abate VOC emissions, catalytic incineration has become a leading choice because it can be more versatile and economical than other approaches.

Our VOCat® catalysts control emissions of hydrocarbons (HCs) and other VOC from a wide variety of industrial processes, including chemical processes, paint systems, food processing, printing, electronics, and soil and groundwater cleanup systems. They help customers meet increasingly stringent emissions standards reliably and cost-effectively.

Environmental and process catalysts

BASF Catalysts, a division of BASF Corporation, is the world’s leading supplier of environmental and process catalysts. The group offers exceptional expertise in the development of technologies that protect the air we breathe, produce the fuels that power our world and ensure efficient production of a wide variety of chemicals, plastics, adsorbents and other products. Our emission control technologies include cost-effective regulatory compliance solutions for power plants, light duty gasoline and diesel engines, heavy duty diesel engines, motorcycles, small engines, and more.

About BASF

BASF’s portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. As a partner to virtually all industries, BASF’s intelligent system solutions and high-value products help our customers to be more successful.

BASF develops new technologies and uses them to open up additional opportunities. We combine economic success with environmental and social responsibility, thus contributing to a better future.