Efficient and safe decontamination is the key to successful turnarounds in the refining and petrochemical industries. As equipment gets more sophisticated, so do the contaminants, and standard cleaning solutions, while suitable for basic applications, often fall short in the high stakes and variability of modern process units.
That's where custom chemistry makes all the difference. At ZymeFlow, our decades of experience show that this is no longer an advantage, but a necessity in achieving optimal industrial decontamination. Whether you're working with an FCC unit, hydrocracker, alkylation unit, or complex multi-system turnaround, tailored chemical solutions are the answer to complete, safe, and fast cleaning with zero compromise.
As architectures evolve and feedstocks become more variable, operational risks multiply. Cleaning complex units is one of the most time-sensitive and risk-heavy stages of any refinery turnaround.
Contaminants such as pyrophoric iron sulfide, heavy hydrocarbons, benzene, and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) often coexist in tightly integrated equipment. Generic chemicals typically treat only part of the problem. In some cases, they only move the contamination further downstream or react poorly with certain residues, creating more waste and risk.
This is especially true in units with specialized metallurgy, legacy fouling, or nonstandard configurations. A universal cleaning formula simply can't account for the complexity, and any misstep can result in residual LELs, incomplete cleaning, or damage to critical infrastructure.
Custom chemistries offer several key advantages to complex unit cleaning, such as:
At ZymeFlow, we deliver end-to-end solutions that combine proprietary formulations with precision-engineered application methods. Our process is tailored to the unique conditions of your unit and paired with the most effective injection, circulation, or steaming strategy to ensure complete coverage and consistent results from the starting point to the final rinse.
Our decontamination process starts with close collaboration between our technical experts and your plant engineers. We analyze system diagrams, contamination profiles, and turnaround objectives to define the exact chemical and application parameters required. Based on these insights, we formulate targeted blends of surfactants, oxidizers, and neutralizers, optimized not only for contamination removal but also for rapid reaction time, minimal waste generation, and safety assurance.
This integration of custom chemistry with the right application expertise enables us to consistently deliver faster, safer, and more predictable decontamination results than any off-the-shelf approach.
Our clients choose ZymeFlow not just for our chemistries, but for the outcomes they enable. By applying the right formulation in the right way, we help plants achieve:
These achievements are no accident. ZymeFlow’s decades of innovation, continuous research and development, and thousands of successful projects set us apart. When challenges escalate, our custom chemistry remains the most reliable solution for safe, efficient decontamination.
With over 35 years of field experience and innovation, we have established a global reputation for solving the most complex cleaning challenges. We bring the chemistry, application expertise, and planning precision to get the job done right and fast, no matter if your unit is standard or highly specialized.
If your next turnaround involves complex units or you’ve struggled with incomplete cleaning in the past, it’s time to rethink your approach. Talk to our experts about how a custom chemistry solution can elevate your project from day one.