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Bioethers impact on the gasoline pool
Feb-2007Benefits of producing bioethers compared to blending bioethanol are examined for the total European gasoline pool. The result of maximising ethanol use ...
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A novel investigation approach linking to risk assessment
Apr-2012A novel incident investigation approach provides information on both management system and risk barrier failures
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Catalytic oxidation of spent caustic
Jul-2011A process to oxidise spent caustic in an existing treatment plant by a catalytic route in the presence of air enhances the quality of wastewater relea ...
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Ring-shaped catalysts make the grade
Feb-2010Shape-optimised topping materials, together with ring-shaped hydroprocessing catalyst, provide a solution for units that are pressure drop limited
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Catalysts for maximising middle distillates
Jan-2012Collaboration in catalyst development and application, from laboratory scale to commercial operation, enabled a refiner to achieve production objectiv ...
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Debottlenecking hydrogen plant production capacity
Oct-2010Retrofitting a steam methane reformer with oxygen enhanced reforming can substantially boost hydrogen production capacity at low capital investment
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Stripping sour water: the effect of heat stable salts
Oct-2012Mass transfer rate-based simulation models sour water stripping and assesses the distribution of ammonia in conventional amine treating systems
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Managing training simulator projects
Oct-2006Operator training simulators are not cheap, yet their value in preparing personnel for the fast startup and operation of new process plants is signifi ...
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Improving olefins plant performance
Jan-2005A review of available modelling and optimisation tools for olefins plants. A cost effective approach has been developed for improving cash margins by a ...
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Reducing the danger of maintenance exposure
Apr-1998Maintenance cost overruns result from inadequate cost estimating and the emergence of unidentified work that has to be done
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Gas treating simulation – a holistic perspective part 3: co2 removal in an LNG plant
May-2013This is the final article in a three-part series dealing with CO2 removal in a variety of real-world cases in which the behaviour of the gas treating plant ...
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Simulation of the Benfield HiPure process of natural gas sweetening for LNG production
Apr-2013Achieving specifications given by customers, including pipeline-operating companies, LNG storage facilities, and gas-processing plants requires the removal ...
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Gas treating simulation – a holistic perspective part 2: carbon capture
Apr-2013This article is the second in a three-part series examining real-world cases in which the behaviour of a treating plant is somewhat counterintuitive. Part ...
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HCN emissions in fluid catalytic cracking
Apr-2013Increased attention to refinery emissions of hydrogen cyanide requires detailed understanding of its formation and conversion in the FCC regenerator
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Online cleaning: a mindshift for improving operational excellence
Apr-2013A patented method of chemical cleaning can reduce downtime arising from severe fouling in process units
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Tackling the gasoline/middle distillate imbalance
Apr-2013An oligomerisation technology can produce a significant increase in middle distillate production. The varying constraints on the refining industry result ...
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Mercury removal processes
Apr-2013A careful evaluation of the options for removing mercury from natural gas plant feed and product streams is a prudent exercise
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Solubility of hydrocarbons and light ends in amines
Apr-2013Modelling procedures predict with considerable certainty what the expected hydrocarbon content of an amine solution in a gas processing plant ought to ...
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Industrial gases support the natural gas production chain
Apr-2013The contribution of industrial gases across the petrochemical processing spectrum is crucial to performance and safety
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Best practices for installation of safety valves
Mar-2013One of the most critical automatic safety devices in a steam system is the safety valve. The safety valve provides a protective measure for lives, equipment ...
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Simulation model increases visbreaker conversion
Jan-2011Introduction of advanced analytical monitoring, chemical treatment and process optimisation has raised the profitability of a visbreaker unit
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Detection of VOCs demands continuous innovation in calibration gases
Oct-2011With an ever-increasing number of processing plants coming on stream worldwide to keep up with the burgeoning petrochemical industry, the focus on the ...
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Alarm floods and plant incidents
Jul-2012Alarm floods and their contribution to industrial incidents can be controlled successfully through all process states
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Choosing the proper regulator for high-purity applications
Feb-2008Regulators are highly technical, highly specialised fluid-handling components. So, the next time you need one please do not just grab one out of the supply ...
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Gases: identifying hazards and mitigating risks
Feb-2012Although critical for the operation of refineries and petrochemical plants, industrial gases can be associated with a spectrum of possible hazards and ...
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Speciality gases: essential for research, production and quality control
Jul-2011Laboratories all around the world stand or fall by their reputation for accuracy and quality control. Pivotal to this performance is the quality, purity ...
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Process and energy analysis for cost savings and CO2 reduction
Jul-2010Applying heat pinch technology and process know-how to maximise energy savings. In an increasingly carbon-conscious market, improving energy efficiency ...
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Gases and gas handling for the lab environment
May-2011Over the past decade, manufacturing and process plants across the full spectrum of industry have advanced exponentially to meet the growing and evolving ...
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Seismic design of structural steel pipe racks
Nov-2011Structural steel pipe racks are structures in petrochemical, chemical and power plants that support pipes, power cables and instrument cable trays. Occasionally, ...
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Reliability analysis to determine environmental emissions from units
Jul-2010Reliability analysis determines the extent to which plant can meet emission limits and supports estimates of possible financial penalties for non-comp ...
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Understanding basic principles of flow calculations
Mar-2008Valve size often is described by the nominal size of the end connections, but a more important measure is the flow that the valve can provide.
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Hydrogen generation for modern refineries
Jan-2009With increasing demand for diesel, more stringent product specifications for cleaner fuels, reduced fuel oil demand and the economic advantages in processing ...
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Seismic design of structural steel pipe racks
Nov-2011Structural steel pipe racks are structures in petrochemical, chemical and power plants that support pipes, power cables and instrument cable trays. Occasionally, ...
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Minimising FCC slurry exchanger fouling
Jan-2008A case study shows when to expect reductions in slurry / FCC preheat exchanger duty from a variety of factors, including organic and inorganic-based f ...
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Choosing a selective hydrogenation system
Oct-2002Data has shown the effectiveness of palladium catalyst for the removal of diolefins and acetylenes in steam cracking as well as catalytic cracking
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Gasifying coke to produce hydrogen in refineries
Jul-2012Coke gasification to produce hydrogen for hydroprocessing is more capital intensive than steam methane reforming, but not so vulnerable to natural gas ...
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Consider retrofits to handle high-viscosity crudes
Mar-2004In 2000, ConocoPhillips’ refinery in Sweeny, Texas, began processing 16° API gravity blends of extra-heavy crude oils, including Merey 16 and BCF 1 ...
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Catalysts for maximising middle distillates
Jan-2012Collaboration in catalyst development and application, from laboratory scale to commercial operation, enabled a refiner to achieve production objectiv ...
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Maximising premium distillate by catalytic dewaxing
Feb-2011Advances in technology for catalytic dewaxing of distillates by isomerisation provide improved activity
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Hydrogen management in a GHG-constrained refinery
Mar-2011Recently the US Environmental Protection Agency announced that it would regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from power plants and oil refineries starting ...
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Celanese announces intent to sell two european manufacturing facilities
22-05-2013Celanese Corporation, a global technology and specialty materials company, today announced its intent to launch a sale process of its acetic anhydride ...
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Linde will attend MSR exhibition in Hamburg
22-05-2013The HiQ Expert Team from Linde Germany will attend the MEORGA MSR (Mess, Steuer & Regelungstechnik) exhibition in Hamburg on 5 June. The venue will ...
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Meet Linde France at FORUM LABO in Paris
22-05-2013Linde France will attend the largest professional exhibition dedicated to laboratories FORUM LABO in Paris from 4 to 7 June. The venue will be Paris Expo, ...
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Technip, in consortium with Samsung and Huanqiu, awarded contract for LNG project in Canada
22-05-2013Technip, leader of a consortium with Samsung Engineering Co Ltd and China Huanqiu Contracting & Engineering Corporation, was awarded by Pacific NorthWest ...
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JGC awarded FEED contract for large-scale LNG plant in Canada
22-05-2013JGC Corporation announced today that in partnership with KBR (USA), it has received a contract calling for FEED (Front End Engineering and Design) and ...
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Technip, in consortium with Samsung and Huanqiu, awarded contract for LNG project in Canada
22-05-2013Technip, leader of a consortium with Samsung Engineering Co Ltd and China Huanqiu Contracting & Engineering Corporation, was awarded by Pacific NorthWest ...
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JGC awarded FEED contract for large-scale LNG plant in Canada
22-05-2013JGC Corporation announced today that in partnership with KBR (USA), it has received a contract calling for FEED (Front End Engineering and Design) and ...
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KBR awarded FEED contract for world-scale LNG project in British Columbia
21-05-2013KBR today announced it was awarded a contract by Pacific NorthWest LNG Ltd., a subsidiary of Malaysia’s state-owned oil company (PETRONAS) and Japan ...
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Técnicas Reunidas gets its ninth project in Turkey
20-05-2013SOCAR Turkey Enerji A.Ş. has awarded to the consortium under the leadership of Técnicas Reunidas (TR) and incorporating Saipem from Italy, GS Engineering ...
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UOP to provide technology for world’s largest on-purpose propylene production facility
16-05-2013UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, announced today that it has been selected to provide technology for the world’s largest on-purpose propylene production ...
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Celanese announces intent to sell two european manufacturing facilities
22-05-2013Celanese Corporation, a global technology and specialty materials company, today announced its intent to launch a sale process of its acetic anhydride ...
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Linde will attend MSR exhibition in Hamburg
22-05-2013The HiQ Expert Team from Linde Germany will attend the MEORGA MSR (Mess, Steuer & Regelungstechnik) exhibition in Hamburg on 5 June. The venue will ...
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Meet Linde France at FORUM LABO in Paris
22-05-2013Linde France will attend the largest professional exhibition dedicated to laboratories FORUM LABO in Paris from 4 to 7 June. The venue will be Paris Expo, ...
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Merichem appoints Lawrence J. McTague III to the position of VP, CFO and Treasurer
22-05-2013Merichem Company, a global partner serving the oil and gas industries with focused technology, chemical, and service solutions, announced today the appointment ...
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Azerikimya PU commissions Nitrogen-oxygen unit and water-cooling complex
21-05-2013Nitrogen-oxygen unit and water-cooling complex was commissioned at Ethylene-polyethylene Plant of Azerikimya PU. The event was attended by SOCAR President ...
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Emerson expands flow service capabilities
22-05-2013As an ongoing effort to strengthen global customer support, Emerson Process Management has created a new Flow Lifecycle Care organization. Flow Lifecycle ...
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FIELDVUE DVC6200 digital valve controller eliminates need for accessory position transmitter
21-05-2013Emerson’s Fisher FIELDVUE DVC6200 digital valve controller series now incorporates a 4-20mA position transmitter that can also be configured as a ...
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Emerson expands its smart wireless solutions with the Rosemount 3051 pressure transmitter
16-05-2013Emerson Process Management is making it easier for the process industry to maximize productivity and reduce downtime by incorporating its Smart Wireless ...
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Emerson expands line of Micro Motion ELITE series coriolis flowmeters
15-05-2013Emerson Process Management has added the Micro Motion ELITE CMFS sensor platform to its line of Coriolis flowmeters to deliver precise measurement to smaller ...
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Siemens develops world’s largest turbo compressor for sulfuric acid industry
07-05-2013Siemens is expanding its compressor portfolio with a turbo compressor which has been especially developed for the sulfuric acid industry. With a rotor ...
Literature
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VCO O-Ring face seal fittings
VCO O-Ring Face Seal Fittings: 1/8 to 1 in in sizes, 316 or 316L stainless steel, tube, NPT, SAE thread and weld connections.
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Technology services
The modular services concept, which consists of basic, system, performance and consulting services, presents a range of options for increasing efficiency, ...
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Fractional crystallization
Crystallization is one of the most powerful purification methods available in process engineering. Fractional crystallization is a stagewise separation ...
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NaphthaMax III: flexibility and value in challenging economic times
Refiners the world over are focused on optimizing their operations and employing Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) solutions that help maximize margins. Lower ...
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Multi-stage reaction catalysts (MSRC)
BASF has introduced its latest FCC catalyst manufacturing innovation, the MSRC platform. This breakthrough manufacturing development takes advantage of ...
Events
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Middle East Downstream Week
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7th Global Refining Summit
21-05-2013
