System and method for catalyst preparation

A system, comprising:

• one or more automation controllers configured to:
• receive a first input indicative of a demand for a metallocene catalyst in a metallocene catalyst tank;
• activate a first output to supply the metallocene catalyst to the metallocene catalyst tank, such that the metallocene catalyst and a solvent mix in the metallocene catalyst tank to form a metallocene catalyst solution;
• receive a second input indicative of a demand for the metallocene catalyst solution in a precontactor;
• and
• activate a second output to supply the metallocene catalyst solution to the precontactor;
• such that the metallocene catalyst solution and an activator mix in the precontactor to form a metallocene catalyst complex.

A system, comprising:

• a first polymerization catalyst tank comprising a polymerization catalyst and a solvent;
• a first agitator disposed inside the first polymerization catalyst tank and configured to mix the polymerization catalyst and the solvent to generate a polymerization catalyst solution;
• a first heating system coupled to the first polymerization catalyst tank and configured to maintain a temperature within the first polymerization catalyst tank above a threshold;
• a precontactor comprising an activator and the polymerization catalyst solution received from the polymerization catalyst tank, wherein the precontactor generates a catalyst complex from the polymerization catalyst solution and the activator when in use;
• and
• a transfer line comprising the catalyst complex when in use to transfer the catalyst complex from an outlet of the precontactor to a reactor.