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Advanced high alloy stainless steels
The real solution to guard equipment against environmental stresses like corrosion is use of advanced high alloy stainless steels.
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Identifying the root cause of underperforming ejector systems
Underperforming ejector systems illustrate the importance of the long air baffle, its proper operation, and how to quickly identify problems when they ...
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Cost-driven natural gas vs hydrogen power for generators (RI 2023)
Regulatory policies promoting green hydrogen are accelerating, but natural gas (NG) is far more competitive on a per-cost basis.
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Remotely cleaning furnace tubes slashed the cost of hydrogen production for a refiner.
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Foam in the field: how proper level instrumentation can alleviate issues
The objective of this paper is to review challenges presented by foam and how to realise operational improvements through proper level instrumentation. ...
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Optimal processing scheme for producing pipeline quality gas
Exploring processing line-ups for optimal design of sour gas processing plants. The gas processing plant must be a ‘fit-for-purpose’ design, meeting ...
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Understanding basic principles of flow calculations
Valve 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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Managing fouling in refinery networks
Modelling heat exchanger and other networks enables the use of dynamic fouling models in performance assessment and predictive studies
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Spent sulphuric acid regeneration (SAR) process
Several chemical processes utilise concentrated sulphuric acid as a catalyst or dehydrating agent, in which the acid becomes “spent”; ie, weakened ...
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Processing high TAN crude: part I
Huizhou, which is the first refinery for processing 100% high TAN crude, started up in 2009. This article describes the challenges of an opportunity crude ...
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Hydrogen generation for modern refineries
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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Sour water strippers: design and operation
Simpler, more cost-effective sour water stripper designs can outperform more generally accepted designs in the refining industry
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More petrochemicals with less capital spending
Even in nations with exceptional dependence on transportation fuels like Brazil, better integration with petrochemicals production is essential for re ...
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Energy management and sustainability of the downstream industry
Energy management must feature in any strategy in the downstream industry for both environmental impact and economic competitiveness.
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The role of biofuels in the energy transition
Overcoming the challenges of coprocessing renewables.
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Delayed coking as a sustainable refinery solution
Fuel grade coke is a serious environmental pollutant but the producer, the delayed coking process, can be a contributor to future sustainable development ...
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Closing the sustainability cycle
Role of plastics recycling technologies in the future of the downstream industry.
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Profiting from the lubricants market
Pursuing a profitable and more sustainable purpose for crude oil through the lubricants market requires examination of lubricants production via hydro ...
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Digital strategies for refinery operators
(White Paper) - Large-scale digitalisation of the downstream sector will only be possible if companies make all the data they collect available in a way ...
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Retrofitting vane pack separator for improved column performance
(White Paper) - Case history of a syngas production unit, which experienced high methanol content in the tail gas of the scrubber when operated at 116% ...
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Improving preventive maintenance using equipment criticality
(White Paper) - Case study demonstrates the importance of rating equipment criticality in an effective preventive maintenance plan while reducing overall ...
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Digitalisation solution for monitoring and improving performance
(White Paper) Development of a collaborative platform for monitoring, enhancing decision-making, and improving operational efficiency within various aspects ...
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Five common causes of refractory failure and how to fix them
(White Paper) - All process heaters operate at high temperatures and are constructed with process tubes inside a refractory-lined enclosure, which is heated ...
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Controlling FCC SOx emissions with SOx reduction additive technology
An additive with optimised metal dispersion and metal-support interaction achieved a lower daily operating cost of SOx removal from an FCC unit – a ...
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Digital strategies for refinery operators
(White Paper) - Large-scale digitalisation of the downstream sector will only be possible if companies make all the data they collect available in a way ...
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Retrofitting vane pack separator for improved column performance
(White Paper) - Case history of a syngas production unit, which experienced high methanol content in the tail gas of the scrubber when operated at 116% ...
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Improving preventive maintenance using equipment criticality
(White Paper) - Case study demonstrates the importance of rating equipment criticality in an effective preventive maintenance plan while reducing overall ...
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Digitalisation solution for monitoring and improving performance
(White Paper) Development of a collaborative platform for monitoring, enhancing decision-making, and improving operational efficiency within various aspects ...
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Five common causes of refractory failure and how to fix them
(White Paper) - All process heaters operate at high temperatures and are constructed with process tubes inside a refractory-lined enclosure, which is heated ...
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Exploring industrial analytics alternatives in the manufacturing 4.0 Era
(Webinar) - In the Manufacturing 4.0 era, industrial organizations have more data at their fingertips than ever, offering the promise of higher production ...
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Can process electrification accelerate decarbonization of refining and petrochemicals?
(Webinar) - Is electrification the right fit to decarbonize the oil and gas sector? Despite global efforts, CO2 emissions continue to rise, placing the ...
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Novel sulfur removal pathways to aid energy reduction and decarbonisation
(Webinar) - Decarbonisation and energy efficiency are key economic drivers for refining and petrochemical operators globally, along with emphasis on minimizing ...
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Exploring chemical recycling and bio-based plastics production in refineries
(Webinar) - How do we meet the growing demand for plastics? The global refining, gas, and petrochemical industries are under pressure to decarbonise ...
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Elevating emulsion layer level measurement
(Webinar) - Gain exclusive insights into a groundbreaking Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)-based Multiphase Detector from Ametek Level Measurement Solutions ...
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KazMunayGaz and Axens extend collaboration
During the official visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to France, JSC NC “KazMunayGaz” (KMG) and the international ...
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Aramco and Petrovietnam sign collaboration framework agreement
Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, has signed a Collaboration Framework Agreement with Vietnam Oil and Gas ...
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Wood to deliver front-end engineering design for Singapore LNG expansion
Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, has been awarded the front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for the development of Singapore’s ...
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BGEN signs five-year contract with INEOS O&P UK
BGEN, one of the UK’s largest engineering firms specialising in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, has announced that it ...
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ADNOC announces acquisition of Fertiglobe
Fertiglobe, today announced the successful completion of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s acquisition of OCI Global’s entire 50% +1 share stake in ...
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St1 Nordic refinery uses Honeywell technology to produce SAF
Honeywell has today announced that the St1 Refinery has started using Honeywell’s EcofiningTM technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel. The biorefinery ...
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Clariant and DS Dansuk sign MOU on Tonsil™ RNF production for HVO/SAF
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today hosted a MOU signing ceremony with its customer DS Dansuk at its Pohang production ...
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Exploring industrial analytics alternatives in the manufacturing 4.0 Era
(Webinar) - In the Manufacturing 4.0 era, industrial organizations have more data at their fingertips than ever, offering the promise of higher production ...
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Can process electrification accelerate decarbonization of refining and petrochemicals?
(Webinar) - Is electrification the right fit to decarbonize the oil and gas sector? Despite global efforts, CO2 emissions continue to rise, placing the ...
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Novel sulfur removal pathways to aid energy reduction and decarbonisation
(Webinar) - Decarbonisation and energy efficiency are key economic drivers for refining and petrochemical operators globally, along with emphasis on minimizing ...
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Exploring chemical recycling and bio-based plastics production in refineries
(Webinar) - How do we meet the growing demand for plastics? The global refining, gas, and petrochemical industries are under pressure to decarbonise ...
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Elevating emulsion layer level measurement
(Webinar) - Gain exclusive insights into a groundbreaking Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)-based Multiphase Detector from Ametek Level Measurement Solutions ...
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KazMunayGaz and Axens extend collaboration
During the official visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to France, JSC NC “KazMunayGaz” (KMG) and the international ...
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AMETEK Process Instruments releases IECEx Zone 2 Certified 993X series of wall-mountable analyzers
The 993X series of analyzers, encompassing the 993X and 9933, are now IECEx Zone 2 certified for use in locations with up to +60ºC ambient temperatures. ...
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Graham Corporation launches NextGen steam ejector nozzle
Graham Corporation, a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, ...
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Lummus launches PFAS analytical services
Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced new analytical services for per- and polyfluoroalkyl ...
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KBC launches Visual MESA Energy Management System 7.2 for superior energy and emissions management
KBC (A Yokogawa Company) announces the launch of Visual MESA® Energy Management System 7.2 (EMS), a comprehensive energy digital twin suite designed to ...
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PPG today announced the launch of PPG PITT-THERM® 909 spray-on insulation coating. This silicone-based coating is designed for high-heat environments ...
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Yokogawa launches OpreX™ open automation SI kit and the OpreX OPC UA management package
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that it has developed the OpreX™ Open Automation SI Kit and the OpreX OPC UA Management Package, both of which ...
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SENSseries LB 480 compact field device
SENSseries LB 480 level measurement is particularly suited for demanding measuring tasks in safety-related applications. This line offers detectors certified ...
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Be smart about FCC olefin recovery
Whether the driver is propylene as a chemicals feedstock or propylene and butylene as alky feed, FCC units worldwide are being pushed to maximize olefin ...
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Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) additive for butylenes maximization BASF’s newest additive, Evolve®, maximizes butylenes selectivity and production in ...
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Axens engineering services revamping
For a successful revamping project, no matter the degree of its complexity, and in accordance with your tight schedules, Axens is your unique contact during ...
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High Velocity Thermal Spray (HV TS) Advantages
With experience from hundreds of projects, not only in the power industry but also in other highly EHS sensitive industries such as nuclear and oil & ...
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Water-intensive industrial operations rely on Solenis to provide the water treatment solutions they need to address most, if not all, of the challenges ...
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Gas Flow & Heat Transfer in Catalyst
Magcat spheres produce a more uniformed gas flow maintaining good gas-to-catalyst contact throughout the bed.
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Liquid Level Measurement in Seal Pots per API 682
Measuring and ensuring proper liquid levels in your seal pots protects expensive equipment and your brand. Use ultrasonic level switches or guided wave ...
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Cote-Shield technology by AMETEK Drexelbrook
Learn about Drexelbrook Cote-Shield technology and the advantages of eliminating coating effects on point level measurement probes.
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Accuracy, Reliability, and Innovation
Serving markets such as refineries, petrochemical, power, natural gas, environmental monitoring, and more, AMETEK Process Instruments is committed to designing ...
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Honeywell's UOP Ecofining technology for renewable transportation fuels
Honeywell's UOP Ecofining technology is the market leading solution for producing renewable diesel and jet fuel from sustainable vegetable oils, animal ...
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MagCat Textured Animation Magma Catalyst
Find out more about our Magcat product in our animated video.
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Catalyst recycling & sulfur recovery: A new approach
Evonik’s catalyst reuse technologies enable today’s sulfur recovery unit operators to gain the activity they require while minimizing cost and environmental ...
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Mission critical electric heat tracing solutions for the hydrogen and carbon capture industry
Around the globe, world leaders have pledged to invest in technologies such as carbon capture and hydrogen to help accelerate the energy transition. In ...
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Transforming hydrogen storage and transport
Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into the hydrogen economy and discuss bankable and sustainable hydrogen transport projects that exist ...
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Beyond processbook & PI vision: Exploring today’s industrial analytics tools
In the Manufacturing 4.0 era, industrial organizations have more data at their fingertips than ever, offering the promise of higher production rates, more ...
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The progress of SAF solutions for the decarbonisation of aviation
As the world increasingly commits to steeper decarbonization targets, the aviation industry is determined to develop sustainable solutions to produce cost-competitive, ...
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Optimising the efficiency of shutdowns and turnarounds to improve processes
Tracerco’s diagnostic techniques provide you with the invaluable insights you need to reduce your turnaround times and costs by identifying operational ...
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Pre-turnaround scans in critical path
Listen to our podcast to learn more about how insights from our Tru-Scan™ and Tru-Grid™ Scan technology can help you make more informed decisions about ...
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Successful revamp of a 40-year-old steam-methane reformer furnace
This episode examines a successful application of Cetek high emissivity coating to the radiant section of an SMR reformer which was experiencing excessive ...
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OptiMVD: New combination viscometer and density meter hits the market
Larry Spino, PAC's Group Product Manager, talks to Jacquari Harris about PAC's newest product, the OptiMVD. Larry explains why the OptiMVD is the fastest, ...
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How can refineries cut costs and reduce fuel use in their catalytic reforming unit fired heaters
In this audio case study, we discuss how refineries can instantly reduce fuel consumption and save costs with the process tube Hot Tube Descaling process ...
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How refinery laboratories are benefiting from using OptiMVD
In this episode, Michael Rankin, the Eastern Gulf Coast Sales Representative for PAC, discusses some of the challenges refinery laboratories have faced ...
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Tube Tech increases thermal efficiency by 3% at Tupras Izmir refinery
In today's episode, explore the solution provided by Tube Tech (an IGS solution) that not only increased thermal efficiency by 3% at the Tupras Izmir Refinery ...