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Oil Refineries
SOL-04 · Oil Refineries
Molecular Intelligence for Oil Refineries
Real-time gas analytics for refinery operations
analyzer
DATAECO™ MGA-3000
High-precision multi-gas analyzer for hydrogen, methane, and CO₂ detection
fixed point
H2FAST™ FP-200
Ultra-compact fixed-point hydrogen detector with ppm-level sensitivity
Safety first additional yield
Molecular Intelligence for Oil Refineries
Real-time gas analytics for refinery operations
Fast Sense provides real-time molecular intelligence across refinery operations — from hydrogen management and process optimization to early leak detection and predictive maintenance.
- Maximise Product Yield
- Extend Asset Lifetime
- Keep Your Plant Safe
Refinery Monitoring Applications
- Hydrotreating Units
- Hydrocracking Reactors
- Catalytic Reformers
- Hydrogen Recovery Systems
- Sulfur Removal Units
- Gas Compressor Stations
- Pipeline Distribution Networks
- Storage Tank Monitoring
- Flare Gas Systems
- Cooling Tower Areas
- Loading & Unloading Terminals
- Process Control Rooms
"Continuous hydrogen monitoring inside our reactors has improved methane yields by over 12%. The data quality is exceptional."
Dr. Ingrid Bauer
Process Engineering Lead, BioGas Solutions AG
Enabling Next-Generation Refinery Operations
Hydrogen plays a critical role across refining processes, including hydrotreating, hydrocracking, reforming, and sulfur removal. Maintaining the right concentration is essential for product quality, catalyst performance, and safe operation. Fast Sense enables refineries to monitor hydrogen behavior continuously across reactors, gas streams, pipelines, and process equipment.
analyzer
DATAECO™ MGA-3000
High-precision multi-gas analyzer for hydrogen, methane, and CO₂ detection
fixed point
H2FAST™ FP-200
Ultra-compact fixed-point hydrogen detector with ppm-level sensitivity
Hydrogen Management in Hydrotreating
Monitor hydrogen concentration to maintain optimal reaction conditions and protect catalysts.
Hydrocracking Process Optimization
Track hydrogen levels across hydrocracking units for proper cracking efficiency.
Reforming Units
Monitor hydrogen behavior in reformers where hydrogen is produced and recycled.
Hydrogen Recovery and Recycling
Measure hydrogen in recycle streams to improve recovery and reduce losses.
Leak Detection and Safety Monitoring
Detect hydrogen accumulation or leaks before hazardous levels are reached.
Predictive Maintenance
Identify abnormal gas patterns early for equipment degradation detection.
How the System Works
Nanomaterial-based sensing for real-time refinery gas analysis.
Fast Sense sensors detect hydrogen and other process gases using nanomaterial-based sensing technology. Selective sensing layers allow hydrogen molecules to interact with the sensing material while minimizing interference from other refinery gases.
Sensor signals are processed in real time and transmitted to plant monitoring systems, dashboards, or cloud platforms — giving operators instant insight into gas behavior across refinery infrastructure.
Product Benefits
GC-level molecular intelligence for refinery operations.
Real-Time Process Visibility
Continuous hydrogen monitoring enables operators to understand gas behavior across refining units.
GC-Level Insight Without Complexity
Distributed gas chromatography network without expensive lab instruments.
Built for Harsh Environments
Designed for high humidity, mixed gases, temperature fluctuations, and corrosive environments.
Distributed Monitoring
Compact sensors allow hydrogen monitoring across multiple process points simultaneously.
Lower Operational Cost
Reduce reliance on centralized gas analysis systems.
Long Service Life
10+ years designed to match or exceed the operational lifetime of most battery systems.
Case Studies
CASE-A
Hydrotreating Unit Monitoring
Real-time hydrogen monitoring in hydrotreating reactors to optimize catalyst performance and maintain product quality under varying feedstock conditions.
CASE-B
Leak Detection Across Process Units
Distributed hydrogen sensing across refinery process units for early leak detection and prevention of hazardous gas accumulation.
Build Hydrogen Infrastructure on Real-Time Gas Intelligence
The hydrogen economy requires a new layer of sensing.
Fast Sense Technical Bulletin
Sensor performance data, application insights, industry news, and product updates.
Refinery Gas Monitoring
H₂ Detection Across Fuel Gas Systems & PSA Units
From fuel gas headers to pressure swing adsorption units, our ppm-level hydrogen sensors provide continuous monitoring across critical refinery infrastructure. Each node feeds real-time data into the Molecule Management platform.
- Fuel Gas
- PSA Units
- Process Gas
- Fuel Gas System
- 4 sensor placement
- PSA Unit
- 4 sensor placement
- 8 sensor placement
- Avg H₂: 26.1 ppm • All Normal
Why It Matters
Hydrogen Leaks in Refineries Are a Leading Safety Risk
Hydrogen is widely used in refining but is colourless and odourless — undetected leaks can lead to explosions, making continuous monitoring critical.
Process Upsets Cost Millions in Lost Production
Unplanned shutdowns due to gas composition deviations can cost refineries millions per day. Real-time sensing enables early intervention.
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