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Increasing FCC yields with oxygen enrichment
With the demand for diesel increasing faster than that for gasoline and other refined products, an increase in FCC distillate yield can provide a low-cost ...
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Guided wave radar — today’s vanguard in level measurement
Guided Wave Radar (GWR), the increasingly popular, industrial, loop-powered transmitter we know today, burst on the scene in the late 1990s.
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Reliability is a buzz word used a lot these days. You hear it a lot and it means different things to different people based on their job description.
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Catalysts for hydrogen management
Use and optimisation of high-performance catalysts are an important tool to increase hydrogen supply in a refinery
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Driving refining change: Part 1
A look at how automotive emissions legislation and the drive for energy sustainability are impacting the refining industry.
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Bio-isobutanol: a versatile molecule
Bio-isobutanol has many valuable characteristics that allow it to: - Be used as is, as either a solvent or as a gasoline blendstock - Be readily converted, ...
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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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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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The role of biofuels in the energy transition
Overcoming the challenges of coprocessing renewables.
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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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Controlling FCC SOx emissions with SOx reduction additive technology
(White Paper) - An additive with optimised metal dispersion and metal-support interaction achieved a lower daily operating cost of SOx removal from an ...
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Vacuum heater operational cycle improvement study
Coke formation creates short vacuum heater runs. Controlling film temperature and oil residence time can help reduce coke formation rate inside radiant ...
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Optimising cartridge tray installation
Methodology for tackling site challenges and improving HSE and quality in cartridge tray installations while reducing the overall installation cost and ...
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From waste to clean energy: The acid path to reducing CO2 emissions
Case study explores environmental benefits of the WSA process to capture waste heat, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce the refinery carbon footpri ...
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Diagnosing a premature flood in an atmospheric crude tower
Diagnosing and rectifying the flooding in a crude tower emphasises the importance of conducting plant tests, as well as gamma scanning investigations and ...
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Innovative PSA process solutions
For over 20 years, UNICAT has been a key player in the hydrogen value chain, offering comprehensive capabilities and technologies.
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Controlling FCC SOx emissions with SOx reduction additive technology
(White Paper) - An additive with optimised metal dispersion and metal-support interaction achieved a lower daily operating cost of SOx removal from an ...
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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
(Webiner) - Gain exclusive insights into a groundbreaking Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)-based Multiphase Detector from Ametek Level Measurement Solutions ...
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Catalyst recycling & sulfur recovery: A new approach
(Webinar) - Evonik’s catalyst reuse technologies enable today’s sulfur recovery unit operators to gain the activity they require while minimizing cost ...
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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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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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NEXTCHEM to upgrade hydrogen production unit at Binh Son Refining
MAIRE announces that NEXTCHEM, through its subsidiary KT Tech, hydrogen technologies licensor, has been awarded by Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical ...
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Dubai Petroleum Establishment awards Baker Hughes their largest integrated compressor line order
Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced Tuesday its largest order ever of Integrated Compressor Line (ICL) units with Dubai Petroleum Establishment ...
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McDermott announces agreement to sell CB&I storage business line
McDermott International Ltd, today announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its CB&I storage business to a consortium of financial investors ...
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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
(Webiner) - Gain exclusive insights into a groundbreaking Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)-based Multiphase Detector from Ametek Level Measurement Solutions ...
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Catalyst recycling & sulfur recovery: A new approach
(Webinar) - Evonik’s catalyst reuse technologies enable today’s sulfur recovery unit operators to gain the activity they require while minimizing cost ...
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UNICAT Catalyst Technologies announces the launch of MagAFS
UNICAT Catalyst Technologies is excited to introduce MagAFS, our latest innovation in Advanced Filtration System (AFS) technology. Designed to address ...
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UNICAT Technologies has secured an ‘exclusive partnership’ with a world-leading designer and manufacturer of gas separation facilities to help large-scale ...
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Heat tracing solutions for the hydrogen and carbon capture Industry
(Webinar) - Around the globe, world leaders have pledged to invest in technologies such as carbon capture and hydrogen to help accelerate the energy transition. ...
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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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BASF introduces Fourtiva™ FCC catalyst to increase high octane gasoline blending feedstock
BASF announced today the commercial launch of Fourtiva™, a new Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) catalyst for gasoil to mild resid feedstock. Fourtiva incorporates ...
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KBC Launches Multiflash 7.5 software
KBC (A Yokogawa Company) announces the release of Multiflash® 7.5, the latest version of its comprehensive PVT modeling and physical properties software. ...
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Commitment to high industrial performance
The Krasnodar company SIE Neftehim, LLC is No. 1 in Russia in the field of catalytic processing of light naphtha for production of motor gasoline of ecological ...
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As independent catalyst and adsorbents manufacturers and experts, we are your long-term, solution-oriented, trustworthy partner, for off-the-shelf products ...
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Back in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s when fuel gas prices were high, energy utilization assumed major importance. A new method of calculating ...
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Minimize recycle and coke carryover with the coker main fractionator washspray header design
Coker Main Fractionator flash zone design is critical to reliable operation of the column and maintaining product quality. This section commonly experiences ...
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Unprecedented upgrading of residue in FCC. FCC units using conventional FCC catalysts are severely limited when diffusion constraints control conversion ...
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Proven Safe Maintenance on Active Fired Heaters Using patented approaches, methods, and tools, we combine our Hot-tekTM services to achieve the best results ...
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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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Sari Saxholm explains why a valve is not just a valve
”Reliable valves ensure safe and reliable processes”, says Sari Saxholm, Valmet's Product Manager for butterfly valves. Watch the video and learn why ...
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Albemarle supplies top performance catalysts, technologies and related services to the petroleum refining and chemical insustries. Growing global demand ...
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We offer diagnostic solutions to identify bulk level, damaged internal hardware, and distribution, residence time and flow data for scrubbers. By using ...
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Robotic Technology: high-nobility alloy cladding on pipe internals
Transporting untreated wet gas poses significant corrosion risks to pipelines. The presence of corrosive contaminants such as H2S and CO2 in oil and gas ...
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2023 Decarbonisation Technology Summit - Day 2
Day 2 coverage of the 2023 Decarbonisation Technology Summit, held 19-20 April 2023 in London.
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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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Decarbonizing process heat with industrial heat pumps and steam compressors
Industrial energy consumption accounts for about 25% of energy demand and CO2 emissions worldwide, with process heat being the most common application. ...
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Proven decarbonisation pathway for sustainable biofuels and chemicals production from waste
The flexibility to make use of varying waste streams as feedstocks to replace primary fossil resources is a common goal in operations today. You may be ...
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Introducing PACe: Our New Digital Ecosystem
Hakan Turan, PAC's Digital Portfolio Product Manager, introduces PACe - a fully integrated digital ecosystem by PAC that empowers our customers with enhanced ...
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SS chloride stress corrosion cracking in critical process assets
In this episode of the Efficiency and Reliability Podcast, we delve into how, in 2013, IGS was assigned a significant task: addressing Corrosion Under ...
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Larry Emch from IGS: Energy efficiency in furnaces
In this episode, Larry Emch, IGS Furnace Efficiency Specialist, shares the story of a site tackling excessive fuel usage and high emissions in their Steam ...
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HVTS eliminates waste heat recovery boiler corrosion at copper smelter
In this audio case study, we'll talk about the changing maintenance strategy of the power plant operating two Circulating Fluidized Bed boilers. In 2015, ...
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How a plant stopped CFB boiler tube repairs from 500 to 0
In this audio case study, we'll talk about the changing maintenance strategy of the power plant operating two Circulating Fluidized Bed boilers. In 2015, ...
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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 ...