Applied Catalyst Technology team
Going beyond technical service to boost catalyst performance
Clariant’s Applied Catalyst Technology (ACT) team consists of highly-qualified chemical engineers and chemists with catalyst and process experience committed to pushing the boundaries of technical service to boost your catalyst performance.
At Clariant, we make it our priority to harness the full potential of your catalyst.
We ACT for greater chemistry
60+
Chemists/Engineers with long-term experience
17
Technical locations worldwide
360+
Plant visits every year
1300+
Customers served every year
We’ve got you fully covered
Complete Range
From catalyst design to installation, start-up, plant operation and performance optimization
Global Reach
5 regional teams with local ACT engineers strategically located across the world
Lifetime Coverage
Quality technical service
and guidance covering the entire catalyst life cycle
Reliable Experts
State-of-the-art digital platform and tools further enhance the quality of technical services
Global Expertise
Our Applied Catalyst Technology
team provides true global reach
with local support.
»Our team always strives to go beyond the technical to guide our customers. And by pairing our long-term human expertise with advanced digital tools like CLARITY™, we gain a deep understanding of your catalyst lifecycle. This drives impactful solutions customized to your exact operational needs for optimal performance. Working together, we can maximize the promise of your technology.«
Lorena Oviol, Head of Applied Catalyst Technology Clariant Catalysts
We service all major catalyst applications and provide lifetime coverage/support starting from the design phase through to decommissioning. Capabilities include wide application coverage, 360+ annual plant visits, efficient turnarounds boosted by our CLARITY™ digital platform, and a combination of regional and global expert networks. Our competent team is ready to assess your needs and maximize catalyst performance.
Digitally enhancing technical support with CLARITY™
CLARITY is a state-of-the-art platform powered by Navigance, a Clariant digital solutions provider. It gives you fast and easy insights into the catalyst performance in your plant.
CLARITY optimizes catalyst and plant performance through enhanced data visualizations and AI and machine-learning powered analytics that provide real-time, actionable insights. CLARITY has helped detect issues early, troubleshoot rapidly, accelerate turnarounds, and avoid costly downtimes. Together with Clariant experts, CLARITY is your ally for maximizing plant productivity through data and human intelligence combined.
KPIs instantly visualized in a
customized dashboard
Real time communication
ensures best possible support
Increased data security and
24/7 threat monitoring
Instant access to highly
qualified Clariant experts
All data and expert advice
stored in one place
Advanced data-driven tools for
value-adding services
CLARITY™ Prime: AI-powered digital service for optimized catalyst operation
CLARITY Prime is the premium version of CLARITY, our cloud-based plant performance portal for Clariant catalyst customers. The sophisticated digital plant service combines real-time data with machine-learning tools to help you optimize every aspect of catalyst operation.
AUTOMATED CATALYST
ALERTINGAutomated alerting on catalyst related events
- Tackle identified problems early and proactively
- Act fast with mitigation recommendations by Clariant experts
CATALYST PERFORMANCE PROJECTION
Performance prediction tool for shift catalysts
- Create what-if scenarios and their impact on production and KPIs
- Plan turnaround cycles
CATALYST SPECIFIC BENCHMARKING
Compare catalyst performance to benchmarks
- Benchmark important catalyst KPIs
- Identify potentials for operational improvements
Safety first and foremost
At Clariant, we have an unwavering commitment to safety.
We firmly believe that excellent safety practices and a zero-incident culture are essential for optimal catalyst and plant performance as well as employee well-being. Our Applied Catalyst Technology team follows comprehensive safety protocols during all plant visits and on-site support activities.
We work closely with customers to understand all safety risks and requirements. Our global experts take a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating any safety hazards. We continuously train our staff on the latest safety best practices and learnings from across our global operations and network.
Localized support
Our ACT team includes over 60 chemists and engineers located strategically around the world. We conduct over 360 plant visits and service over 1300 customer plants annually. Our global and regional specialists provide localized support tailored to your needs.
Modeling capabilities
We utilize advanced modeling capabilities from lab scale to entire plants. Our flexible flowsheet models combined with rigorous reaction kinetics and catalyst deactivation models provide valuable insights.
On-site Technology Team (OST)
The OST team provides equipment support to our global customer operations. Overseeing maintenance, logistics, new equipment testing and design, the team's on-site expertise and seamless collaboration with partners drives responsiveness and customization for client needs. This allows us to respond quickly to customer needs with tailored solutions.
Goes beyond technical service to become a trusted advisor to customers
Before catalyst operation
- Design calculations based on best catalyst choice and most attractive value proposition
- Lifetime & performance predictions
- Technical proposals
- Customers’ trainings
During catalyst start-up
- Catalyst reduction and activation using advanced analytical equipment
- Catalyst start-up support
During catalyst operation
- Performance optimization
- Performance evaluations and lifetime projections
- Technical proposals
- Advisory role to ensure business continuation
Advancing real people of Clariant to better serve customers
The Clariant Catalyst Institute equips and empowers talented engineers, account managers and R&D scientists through ongoing comprehensive catalyst training, setting the industry excellence standards. By developing our experts, we ensure customers access the most qualified catalyst solutions team capable of optimizing performance, efficiency and sustainability. With our institute, you can trust you are partnering with the foremost innovators in the field.
