Hydrogenation Reactor

A hydrogenation unit is an industrial system designed to add hydrogen H2 to materials—typically unsaturated hydrocarbons or oils—in the presence of a catalyst to saturate bonds, increase stability, or alter physical properties (e.g., turning liquid oil into solid fat). These units, which include fixed-bed or stirred-tank reactors, are widely used in petrochemical refining (gasoline, aromatics) and chemical production (sorbitol, edible oils).