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Apr-2009
Major opportunities for energy efficiency and reduction of GHG emissions within a refinery/petrochemical complex are identified. Work process methodology ...
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Cost efficient revamps in hydrogen plants
Jul-2001
Revamping of existing equipment is often seen as the cheapest and most cost effective solution, but this calls for a thorough knowledge of the plant, its ...
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Increasing hydrogen production
Jan-2005
The cost effectiveness of increasing refinery hydrogen capacity with compact convection reforming-based plants. Depending on available feedstocks, existing ...
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Meeting the challenges of increased hydrogen demand
Feb-2006
With ever more stringent regulations for transport fuels, refiners increasingly have to invest in additional hydroprocessing capacity.
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Increasing hydrogen plant capacity
Mar-2021
A validated model enabled analysis of five potential revamps for an increase in hydrogen production
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Helium supply: scarcity prompts the search for alternatives
Nov-2013
Helium is a finite resource and, along with fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum and natural gas, reserves of this noble gas are noticeably dwindling.
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The cost of hydrogen production
Apr-2022
Selecting routes to hydrogen production calls for a balance of environmental impact and cost.
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Securing fuel supply and reducing GHG emissions
Apr-2008
Six strategic options are available to refiners to satisfy future energy and environmental requirements in the light of surging oil prices and public concerns ...
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APC in a mild hydrocracker fractionator
Jul-2017
Advanced process control of a mild hydrocracker can save millions of dollars annually by maximising kerosene and/or diesel
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Hydrogen: innovative business solutions
Oct-2000
A systematic approach to the problems that follow from the increasing demand for hydrogen in the search for clean, low sulphur fuels
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Surviving the global economic and legislative tsunamis
Jul-2009
Changes and challenges are sweeping the refining industry into a new era. Primary processing units will remain essential, but their roles will change ...
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Achieving 95% direct CO2 reduction for hydrogen plants
Jun-2022
Decarbonisation solutions targeting existing refinery hydrogen plants enable refiners to achieve long-term CO2 capture while minimising site space requirements ...
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Recovering hydrogen and LPG from off-gases
Dec-2020
A practical investigation devised the most effective combination of available separation technologies to recover valuable products from refinery off-g ...
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Hydrogen production with lower carbon emissions
Apr-2022
Evaluating and comparing the potential for carbon incentives in various hydrogen plant configurations.
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A case for renewable hydrogen (TIA)
Feb-2021
Processing renewable feedstocks is more complex than processing non-renewables.
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Versatile performance with BioFlux renewable diesel (ERTC)
Nov-2020
Clean fuel from renewables is an important element in meeting energy requirements of the future. Renewable diesel has become the leading alternative as ...
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Feb-2021
Responses to a question in the Q1 2021 issues Q&A feature
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Biofeed co-processing for fuel production
Aug-2022
Comprehensive review of corrosion operating concerns when co-processing renewables and bio-oils through existing hydrotreaters, FCC units, amine units, ...
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Get 20% more hydrogen than nameplate in your next turnaround
May-2020
A foil-supported catalyst meets increased hydrogen demand within a normal turnaround.
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Jul-2023
Using hydrogen in fuel to eliminate CO2 emissions in fired heaters.
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Remote management of hydrogen production
Sep-2020
Remote monitoring and control can improve safety, detect problems early, and promote efficient operations through modelling and analysis of hydrogen p ...
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Renewables: four options for greater market share and profitability (ERTC)
Dec-2019
The refineries industry is facing profound changes. In the EU, RED (Renewable Energy Directive) requires member countries to meet at least 10% of their ...
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Meeting increased hydrogen demand (TIA)
Nov-2019
Hydrogen is a simple molecule, yet around 70 million t/y are produced today mostly for oil refining and chemical production; and the demand is growing ...
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Dec-2019
Gross Domestic Product around the world is growing by an average of 4% annually, driven primarily by economic growth in emerging economies.
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Jan-2023
What is the best estimation for refinery and petrochemical product demand in 2023?
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Driving down costs in hydrogen production
Mar-2013
An optimised hydrogen plant design achieves the right balance of minimising both Capex and Opex costs, while meeting the specific objectives of the end ...
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Gasification for hydrogen supply
Oct-2013
Integrating the gasification of liquid residues into a refinery balances the hydrogen demand of hydroprocessing units
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Remote management of hydrogen production
Sep-2020
Remote monitoring and control can improve safety, detect problems early, and promote efficient operations through modelling and analysis of hydrogen p ...
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Apr-2009
Major opportunities for energy efficiency and reduction of GHG emissions within a refinery/petrochemical complex are identified. Work process methodology ...
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Securing fuel supply and reducing GHG emissions
Apr-2008
Six strategic options are available to refiners to satisfy future energy and environmental requirements in the light of surging oil prices and public concerns ...
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Surviving the global economic and legislative tsunamis
Jul-2009
Changes and challenges are sweeping the refining industry into a new era. Primary processing units will remain essential, but their roles will change ...
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Revamping hydrogen and sulphur plants to meet future challenges
Oct-2009
Revamp opportunities for hydrogen and sulphur plant operations in the era of clean fuels production offer significant benefits for refiners
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Energy management: raising profitability, reducing CO2 emissions
Oct-2010
Case studies show how lower energy demand via revamps and improved maintenance can save money and abate CO2 emissions in refinery operations
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Optimising hydrogen production and use
Jul-2011
Knowledge of hydrogen producing and consuming process technologies, systems analyses and process controls can be leveraged to optimise hydrogen use
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APC in a mild hydrocracker fractionator
Jul-2017
Advanced process control of a mild hydrocracker can save millions of dollars annually by maximising kerosene and/or diesel
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Jan-2006
Several possibilities exist for the recovery of hydrogen from offgases and the processing of different sources of refinery gases through the hydrogen plant. ...
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Jan-2006
Staged investment and reformer technology improvement strategies are available for increasing hydrogen production, cycle time and reliability
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Helium supply: scarcity prompts the search for alternatives
Nov-2013
Helium is a finite resource and, along with fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum and natural gas, reserves of this noble gas are noticeably dwindling.
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Gasification/IGCC to improve refinery operations
Apr-2008
Gasification and IGCC in refineries is discussed in light of increased attention to CO2 emissions and environmental performance.
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Medium-sized hydrogen plants based on convection reforming
Feb-2009
Topsoe offers clients flexible and tailor-made solutions for hydrogen production by integrating catalyst and technology. The integrated approach ensures ...
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Revamp options to increase hydrogen production
Apr-2000
Revamping of existing hydrogen plants to increase capacity is offered as an attractive possibility in many situations
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Hydrogen: innovative business solutions
Oct-2000
A systematic approach to the problems that follow from the increasing demand for hydrogen in the search for clean, low sulphur fuels
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Cost efficient revamps in hydrogen plants
Jul-2001
Revamping of existing equipment is often seen as the cheapest and most cost effective solution, but this calls for a thorough knowledge of the plant, its ...
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Improving hydrogen plant performance: Part I
Jul-2002
A reliable and cost effective asset management strategy can increase hydrogen plant throughout as well as optimise operating conditions and energy eff ...
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Improving hydrogen plant performance: Part II
Oct-2002
Optimisation of operating conditions requires an in-depth study of the hydrogen plant, say the authors. They consider the optimisation of catalyst and ...
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Increasing hydrogen production
Jan-2005
The cost effectiveness of increasing refinery hydrogen capacity with compact convection reforming-based plants. Depending on available feedstocks, existing ...
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Meeting the challenges of increased hydrogen demand
Feb-2006
With ever more stringent regulations for transport fuels, refiners increasingly have to invest in additional hydroprocessing capacity.
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Revamping FCC emissions control
Oct-2011
An upgrade of FCC unit emissions reduction at a Tulsa refinery relied on computational modelling to develop optimal flow control systems
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Steam reformers for hydrogen and synthesis gas
Jan-2013
Modern steam methane reformer design is a complex process that needs to be carefully optimised in terms of capital and operating costs
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Dec-2019
Gross Domestic Product around the world is growing by an average of 4% annually, driven primarily by economic growth in emerging economies.
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Optimised hydrogen production by 
steam reforming: part 2
Jul-2013
Emerging technologies for hydrogen production from steam reforming 
are modelled
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Minimising the cost of hydrogen production
Apr-2013
Feed and fuel costs or the demand for export steam drive the choice of plant architecture and operating parameters in SMR hydrogen production
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Catalysts for hydrogen management
Mar-2013
Use and optimisation of high-performance catalysts are an important tool to increase hydrogen supply in a refinery
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Driving down costs in hydrogen production
Mar-2013
An optimised hydrogen plant design achieves the right balance of minimising both Capex and Opex costs, while meeting the specific objectives of the end ...
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Improved hydrogen yield in catalytic reforming
Jan-2013
A process step that sends higher-boiling C6 hydrocarbons to light tops isomerisation delivers an increase in hydrogen production from naphtha catalytic ...
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Steam reformers for hydrogen and synthesis gas
Jan-2013
Modern steam methane reformer design is a complex process that needs to be carefully optimised in terms of capital and operating costs
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Simulating and monitoring H2 plant operations
Oct-2012
A computer program was developed to enable a refinery to monitor its hydrogen production daily to foresee potential operating problems
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Hydrogen - the key refinery enabler
Aug-2012
In the 21st century, the term “scraping the bottom of the barrel” has become quite literal to the refining industry and hydrogen comes to the fore ...
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Natural gas fuels the integration of refining and petrochemicals
Jul-2012
Maximising the use of natural gas in a refinery-petrochemicals complex offers higher margins and lower carbon emissions
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Gasifying coke to produce hydrogen 
in refineries
Jul-2012
Coke 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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Apr-2012
Refiners are facing the challenge of meeting increasingly higher quality product specifications to make clean fuels product, while at the same time purchasing ...
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Future of opportunity crudes processing
Oct-2011
Five critical drivers help refiners remain profitable and sustain long-term business goals while processing relatively inexpensive, low-quality crudes
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Optimal tonnage industrial gas plants
Oct-2011
Detailed examination of industrial gas needs is required to develop the most cost-effective industrial gas plant configuration
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Revamping FCC emissions control
Oct-2011
An upgrade of FCC unit emissions reduction at a Tulsa refinery relied on computational modelling to develop optimal flow control systems
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Optimising hydrogen production and use
Jul-2011
Knowledge of hydrogen producing and consuming process technologies, systems analyses and process controls can be leveraged to optimise hydrogen use
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Hydrogen management in a GHG-constrained refinery
Mar-2011
Recently 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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Energy management: raising profitability, reducing CO2 emissions
Oct-2010
Case studies show how lower energy demand via revamps and improved maintenance can save money and abate CO2 emissions in refinery operations
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Additional hydrogen production by heat exchange steam reforming
Oct-2010
Applying the heat exchanger principle in hydrogen manufacture can significantly reduce the consumption of hydrocarbon feedstock
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Revamping hydrogen and sulphur plants to meet future challenges
Oct-2009
Revamp opportunities for hydrogen and sulphur plant operations in the era of clean fuels production offer significant benefits for refiners
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Surviving the global economic and legislative tsunamis
Jul-2009
Changes and challenges are sweeping the refining industry into a new era. Primary processing units will remain essential, but their roles will change ...
-
Apr-2009
Major opportunities for energy efficiency and reduction of GHG emissions within a refinery/petrochemical complex are identified. Work process methodology ...
-
Medium-sized hydrogen plants based on convection reforming
Feb-2009
Topsoe offers clients flexible and tailor-made solutions for hydrogen production by integrating catalyst and technology. The integrated approach ensures ...
-
Hydrogen generation for modern refineries
Jan-2009
With 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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Gasification/IGCC to improve refinery operations
Apr-2008
Gasification and IGCC in refineries is discussed in light of increased attention to CO2 emissions and environmental performance.
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Securing fuel supply and reducing GHG emissions
Apr-2008
Six strategic options are available to refiners to satisfy future energy and environmental requirements in the light of surging oil prices and public concerns ...