ARTICLES
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Analysis and prediction of hydrocarbon dew points and liquids in gas transmission lines
Mar-2006
The occurrence of liquid hydrocarbons in natural gas transmission lines has increased in recent years as a result of the shrinking price spread between ...
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Developments in impulse line blocking diagnosis
Jul-2010
Impulse line blocking diagnosis is emerging as a versatile approach to the prediction of process disruption
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Monitoring and simulation resolves overhead corrosion
Mar-2016
Online corrosion monitoring in tandem with simulation modelling identified the root cause of corrosion in a crude unit overhead
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Apr-2006
When designing vacuum units for processing heavy Canadian crudes, reliability costs can be high if the feedstock’s thermal instability is not fully ...
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High-fidelity operator training simulators
Jan-2014
Integrating a high-fidelity simulation model with a real plant control system requires some finessing to produce a true high-fidelity operator training ...
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Simulation of the Benfield HiPure process of natural gas sweetening for LNG production
Apr-2013
Achieving specifications given by customers, including pipeline-operating companies, LNG storage facilities, and gas-processing plants requires the removal ...
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Jul-2006
Benchmarking is an important tool in routine FCC data evaluations. It can be used to validate unit data as well as identify areas for improved perform ...
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Claus sulphur recovery options
Apr-1997
This article examines some Claus modifications which can alleviate operational difficulties and improve overall sulphur recovery
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Composition variety complicates processing plans for US shale gas
Oct-2008
This article reviews which gas processing technologies are appropriate for the variety of US shale gas qualities being produced and planned to be prod ...
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Impact of light tight oils on distillate hydrotreater operation
Apr-2016
Addressing the range of challenges brought to diesel and jet production by light tight oil processing
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Best practice for refinery flowsheets
Aug-2019
Refinery-wide flowsheets can demonstrate the true representation of changes in key operating variables and their associated impact on refinery operati ...
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Computational fluid dynamic modelling of refinery combustion processes
Jul-2009
Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) modelling has been widely used for a relatively short period in the refining and petrochemical industries for modelling ...
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Modelling catalytic naphtha reforming
Jul-2017
A data handling modelling approach is applied to predict the output performance of a heavy naphtha catalytic reforming unit
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Jan-2007
Gamma scanning is a powerful tool that can be used to determine the cause of flooding and regain column efficiency. Debutaniser capacity and performance ...
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Countering hydrate formation in an NGL recovery unit
May-2018
Process modelling can be used to validate data from the plant and identify the most effective approach to process optimisation.
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Acid gas enrichment part II: maximising selectivity
Apr-2008
By recycling about 70% of enriched gas back to the front end of an acid gas enrichment unit, an almost two-fold improvement in SRU feed quality can be ...
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An overview of Honeywell’s layered optimisation solution
Nov-2018
Advanced process control (APC) and real-time optimisation (RTO) tools have become necessary technologies for today’s process operating companies to compete ...
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How dynamic pressure can affect vacuum column readings
Jun-2016
Computational fluid dynamics confirmed field measurements to explain a vacuum unit’s poor quality HVGO and was used to redesign the tower internals
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Leveraging real-time environmental analytics to improve air quality performance
Jul-2015
The Problem - Federal, state and local air quality mandates are becoming more stringent. Regulations on greenhouse gas emissions, emanating from the U.S. ...
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Field experience with a Claus furnace checker wall
Jan-2014
A new design of Claus furnace checker wall delivers improved mechanical performance and process flow characteristics.
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Troubleshooting vacuum unit revamps
Jul-1998
While vacuum unit revamps increase gasoil yield, management is pushing the intervals between turnarounds to four or five years
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Application of CFD in NOx reduction
Oct-2009
A study of parameters affecting NOx formation in an ageing boiler unit confirmed the measures needed to meet emissions targets
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Energy savings in preheat trains with preflash
Jun-2016
An eastern European refinery combined pinch technology and process simulation to achieve the most cost effective energy savings
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Troubleshooting a refinery fuel gas treater
Oct-2006
The effect of solvent contaminants on treating plant performance and the importance of basing simulations on actual solvent analyses are shown through ...
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Tracking performance degradation in a debutaniser column
Jan-2013
A project applying statistical and data mining techniques to historical operating data identified the root causes of a debutaniser’s poor performanc ...
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New process arrangements for upgrading heavy oils and residua
Jan-2014
Simulation studies reveal increased gasoline and diesel production from extra-heavy oil by means of RFCC and hydrocracking units with a mild hydrogenation ...
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Optimisation of a diesel 
hydrotreating unit
Jan-2015
A model based on operating data is used to meet sulphur product specifications at lower DHT reactor temperatures with longer catalyst life
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Troubleshooting refinery equipment with multiphase CFD modelling
Jan-2014
Computational fluid dynamics is a useful and increasingly practical tool for improving the design of and increasing the understanding of common process ...
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FCC reactor design: 
part II
Jan-2009
In part I, reaction kinetics, cracking chemistry, pressure balance, catalyst and vapour residence times, and fluidisation were considered. In part II, ...
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Tracking performance degradation in a debutaniser column
Jan-2013
A project applying statistical and data mining techniques to historical operating data identified the root causes of a debutaniser’s poor performanc ...
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Improved performance of the Benfield-HiPure process using process simulation
Oct-2013
Natural gas processing plants are an essential part of the energy industry, providing clean burning fuels and valuable chemical feedstock.
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Gas treating simulation — a holistic perspective part 3: co2 removal in an LNG plant
May-2013
This 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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Determine organic and inorganic chlorides in crude oil
Nov-2020
Although all XRF techniques are capable of only total elemental analysis, with some sample preparation, Clora, Clora with Accu-flow, Clora 2XP, and Sindie ...
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Modelling catalytic naphtha reforming
Jul-2017
A data handling modelling approach is applied to predict the output performance of a heavy naphtha catalytic reforming unit
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An overview of Honeywell’s layered optimisation solution
Nov-2018
Advanced process control (APC) and real-time optimisation (RTO) tools have become necessary technologies for today’s process operating companies to compete ...
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Troubleshooting tail gas amine treaters
Oct-2007
Simulation of a tail gas-treating unit contaminated with sodium and heat-stable salt anions. Comparisons are made between plant performance data and the ...
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Crude oil cargo selection and time frame of LP optimisation
Jul-2010
Combinatorial selection is the most rigorous and theoretically correct method of crude oil cargo evaluation. Efficient algorithms are key to its imple ...
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Retrofitting a glycol contactor to 
prevent carryover
Oct-2013
A revamp of glycol contactor column internals, following CFD studies, resolved problems with gas production caused by glycol carryover
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Is your radial turbomachinery operating at optimum?
Sep-2014
Bryan Research and Engineering, Inc. (BRE) has developed an online, equipment performance monitoring application for radial turbo-machinery in cryogenic ...
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Resolving piping corrosion and replacement (TIA)
Jul-2016
Amec Foster Wheeler provided engineering analysis for a fine tailing treatment project in the Athabasca Oil Sands region in Alberta, Canada.
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Digital twin optimises FCC operations for real separator behaviour
Jun-2022
Digital twins based on process simulation models are invaluable for overcoming limitations in the design or operations phases to optimise plant profit ...
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Kinetic model for TGU hydrogenation reactors: Part 2 Catalyst model validation
Apr-2023
A rigorous high-fidelity kinetic model can help designers and operators forecast the life expectancy of reactor catalyst beds.
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Predictive model for maximum feedstock flexibility (ERTC 2023)
Nov-2023
Challenge of crude oil variability. Current market conditions are driving refineries towards a permanent diversification in crudes. Crude oil is a complex ...
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Solving a tube failure problem due to flow stratification using the Xtend tube-insert
Apr-2024
A vacuum heater located at a major oil refinery experienced tube failures at the top of the radiant section, and inspection showed a substantial layer ...
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Computational fluid dynamic modelling of refinery combustion processes
Jul-2009
Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) modelling has been widely used for a relatively short period in the refining and petrochemical industries for modelling ...
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Business value of hydrocarbon production accounting
Jan-2015
The gains that a refiner made by implementing an enterprise-wide hydrocarbon accounting system were both financial and cultural
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Determining safety distance in process design
Jan-2015
Safety distance determination is a key design issue that may have a dramatic impact on a refinery construction project
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Steady state simulator to monitor treater performance
Apr-2001
A steady state hydrotreater model was used to monitor the effects of feed quality so that changes in key process factors could be matched against catalyst ...
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Oct-2016
Software based on the latest international codes enables straightforward design of storage tanks in a range of load conditions
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Predicting reactive heavy oil process operation
Oct-2014
Characterisation of feed and product yields through component structures for better understanding and prediction of operations
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Heavy feed characterisation: a molecular approach
Jun-2018
Characterising heavy feeds on a molecular basis, together with kinetic studies, accurately predicts the reactivity of a wide range of vacuum residues.
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Boosting energy efficiency in aromatics processing
Jun-2018
Simulation of a revamped process scheme with improved heat integration indicates big gains through energy savings and emissions abatement.
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Accuracy of measured lean amine 
H2S loading
May-2018
When solvent regeneration is done robustly the most accurate assessment of lean loadings can be by simulation rather than by measurement.
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Countering hydrate formation in an NGL recovery unit
May-2018
Process modelling can be used to validate data from the plant and identify the most effective approach to process optimisation.
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Mar-2018
Scalable simulation of crude unit operations enables refineries to build increasingly rigorous models to enhance performance
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Improved economics with increased condensation
Mar-2018
Attention to the influence of heat transfer mechanisms will promote better economic performance in heat exchanger operation.
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Dynamic column simulation delivers reduced relief load
Jan-2018
Dynamic modelling of a gasoline hydrodesulphurisation column simulates the column relief profile during power failure
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Plant optimisation: leveraging data analytics and modelling
Jan-2018
More advanced modelling skills are needed at the design stage to realise the promise of better optimisation
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New technologies for operator training
Jan-2018
Advanced technologies including cloud hosting and virtual reality can enhance the effectiveness of operator training simulators
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Creation of energy efficiency action plan for oil refinery with advanced energy analysis (ERTC)
Nov-2017
The INA Group plays a major part in the exploration, refining and distribution of oil, gas and oil derivatives in Croatia, and has a number of affiliates ...
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Modelling the processing of gasifier feed
Jul-2017
Inlet particle size distribution is crucial to the performance of a gasifier. A simulation exercise determines the performance of a rod mill processing ...
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Modelling catalytic naphtha reforming
Jul-2017
A data handling modelling approach is applied to predict the output performance of a heavy naphtha catalytic reforming unit
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SO2 breakthrough under the microscope
Jun-2017
Plant simulation reveals that any breakthrough of sulphur dioxide will cause havoc in the tail gas treating unit.
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Improve sulphur plant performance through simulation
Jun-2017
The various units of the sulphur plant are closely connected, creating process dependencies that can be better understood using simulation.
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Laser scanning with dimensional control
Apr-2017
Integrating traditional methodology with new scanning technologies to achieve higher order accuracies for critical interfaces and tie-in points
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Ammonia destruction in the reaction furnace
Nov-2016
A study based on reaction fundamentals aids a comparison of the advantages of one-zone and two-zone SRU reaction furnace design in ammonia destruction ...
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Simulating crude units with preflash
Nov-2016
Process simulation offers a cost effective way of testing ideas to improve yield and energy performance.
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Are produced water emission factors accurate?
Oct-2016
Rules of thumb are often used for estimating emissions from Produced Water storage tanks, especially when entrained hydrocarbons are present.
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Oct-2016
Software based on the latest international codes enables straightforward design of storage tanks in a range of load conditions
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Sep-2016
Automation at start-up, supported by dynamic simulation, is desirable if it can be accomplished with a modest amount of engineering effort
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Adjusting gas treatment strategies to resolve methanol issues
Aug-2016
It is not uncommon today for producers to introduce methanol into their hydrocarbon systems, either as a means of hydrate inhibition, as an additive blended ...
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SRU simulation getting the properties right
Aug-2016
Reliable, predictive simulation software for SRUs requires recognition of many of the unique properties and behaviours of sulphur.
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A two stage approach to controlling fouling on preheat trains at OMV’s Schwechat refinery
Aug-2016
Fouling in heat exchanger preheat trains is a well-known problem in the refining industry. Fouling reduces exchanger performance, increases furnace duty, ...
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Resolving piping corrosion and replacement (TIA)
Jul-2016
Amec Foster Wheeler provided engineering analysis for a fine tailing treatment project in the Athabasca Oil Sands region in Alberta, Canada.
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Optimization of an existing Habshan II amine sweetening unit
Jul-2016
As part of its ongoing optimisation effort, Abu Dhabi Gas Industries (GASCO) is working with the Petroleum Institute (PI) and Bryan Research and Engineering ...
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Level and density in resid hydrocracking processes
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