Eliminate fouling of radiant tubes
Data-driven approach to steam-to-carbon ratio optimisation for the HGU
Crystaphase There Is No Magic Behind Reactor Performance
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Controlling the hydrocarbon dew point of pipeline gas
A key factor in selecting technology to control the hydrocarbon dew point of natural gas is the quantity of heavy hydrocarbons in the feed stream
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Reduce the carbon footprint of tail gas treating with reactivated catalysts
Times have changed since catalytic processes were established.
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Profiting with FCC feedstock diversity
Gasoline sulphur-reduction catalysts and additives can provide additional options and flexibility while maximising refinery profitability
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Designing for sulphur removal and storage: part II
Selection of technologies for the sulphur block must serve legislative demands and the efficient operation of upstream processes
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Most refineries are adopting cloud-enabled digitalisation to reap the benefits of technology in terms of scale-up, security, and availability of the applications ...
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Decarbonisation, electrification and the case for modern electric process heaters
Companies in liquified natural gas (LNG) and other industries have been taking bold steps to reduce their carbon footprint.
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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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Optimising refinery operations through innovative corrosion-resistant materials
(White Paper) - A high alloyed austenitic stainless steel is supporting advances in the chemical and refinery industries. Alleima’s proprietary Sanicro ...
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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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Environmental Monitoring Guide
(White Paper) Discover a streamlined approach to achieving environmental excellence in manufacturing. This comprehensive guide focuses on key environmental ...
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Robust and reliable measurement solution for delayed coke drums
The delayed coking process is one of the crucial processes in the petroleum refining industry. It is used to upgrade and convert low-value residue oil ...
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Third-generation HPPO technology and its benefits
From car seats to mattresses and refrigerators, products made from polyurethane plastics have become integral to our quality of life. Propylene oxide (PO) ...
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Hidden profits in steam generation
Optimising the steam generation cycle and condensate recovery process for profit.
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Optimising refinery operations through innovative corrosion-resistant materials
(White Paper) - A high alloyed austenitic stainless steel is supporting advances in the chemical and refinery industries. Alleima’s proprietary Sanicro ...
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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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Environmental Monitoring Guide
(White Paper) Discover a streamlined approach to achieving environmental excellence in manufacturing. This comprehensive guide focuses on key environmental ...
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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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Axens, has been awarded by Shell Deutschland GmbH the Engineering, Procurement and Fabrication contract to supply Electrical Tubular Heater for Shell’s ...
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Samsung Heavy Industries award KBR conceptual study contract for floating blue ammonia production
KBR announced today it has been awarded a conceptual study contract for floating blue ammonia production from Samsung Heavy Industries, one of the world's ...
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Petroineos to cease refinery operations at Grangemouth
Petroineos has today announced its intention to cease refinery operations at Grangemouth and transition to a finished fuels import terminal and distribution ...
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Aramco fosters closer collaboration with key Chinese partners
Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, has announced agreements with key Chinese partners during a visit to the ...
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ADNOC signs heads of agreement with IndianOil for Ruwais LNG Project
ADNOC announced today the signing of a long-term Heads of Agreement with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, India’s largest integrated and diversified energy ...
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Axens, has been awarded by Shell Deutschland GmbH the Engineering, Procurement and Fabrication contract to supply Electrical Tubular Heater for Shell’s ...
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Samsung Heavy Industries award KBR conceptual study contract for floating blue ammonia production
KBR announced today it has been awarded a conceptual study contract for floating blue ammonia production from Samsung Heavy Industries, one of the world's ...
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Aramco fosters closer collaboration with key Chinese partners
Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, has announced agreements with key Chinese partners during a visit to the ...
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ADNOC signs heads of agreement with IndianOil for Ruwais LNG Project
ADNOC announced today the signing of a long-term Heads of Agreement with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, India’s largest integrated and diversified energy ...
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Zhejiang Petroleum selects ROSE Technology for the largest SDA unit in China
KBR announced today that it has been awarded a contract for its ROSE® supercritical Solvent De-Asphalting (SDA) technology from Zhejiang Petroleum & ...
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Babcock & Wilcox awarded FEED contract for waste-to-energy plant with CCS
Babcock & Wilcox announced today that it has been awarded a contract to conduct front-end engineering and designfor Varme Energy Inc.’s planned waste-to-energy ...
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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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Petroineos to cease refinery operations at Grangemouth
Petroineos has today announced its intention to cease refinery operations at Grangemouth and transition to a finished fuels import terminal and distribution ...
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Brookfield to invest in Infinium to scale ultra-low carbon eFuels
Infinium, the world’s first producer of commercially available ultra-low carbon eFuels, and Brookfield Asset Management today announced a strategic funding ...
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Schneider Electric and GR3N to tackle plastic recycling challenges and drive circularity
Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation has partnered with ...
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Methanex to acquire methanol business from OCI Global
Methanex Corporation announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OCI Global’s international methanol business for $2.05 ...
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Alfa Laval receives approval in principle for its gas combustion unit for hydrogen boil-off gas
Alfa Laval has achieved a significant milestone in the development of its Gas Combustion Unit (GCU) technology for hydrogen boil-off gas, having received ...
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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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Hexagon, the global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, today announced the launch of HxGN SDx2, ...
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ExxonMobil introduces Enable™ 1617 performance polyethylene
ExxonMobil today announced the launch of its Enable™ 1617 performance polyethylene (PE) grade. Ideal for thin-gauge hand wrap applications, the ...
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Solutions for cavitation, noise and flow-induced torque
Q: I need a solution for a demanding control valve application where the dynamic torque and cavitation have been challenging for conventional butterfly ...
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Valmet Flow control for delayed coking
Improving reliability and productivity of your process. The delayed coking unit is potentially one of the most profitable operations at any refinery. It ...
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The Optimal Valve for Tank Protection
Worldwide, the storage of crude oil, petrol and other refinery products in stationary tank farms is getting more and more important. Investments in storage ...
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Maximize reliability in grassroots crude units
Crude unit operators are far too familiar with a long list of crude unit reliability problems including fouling in heat exchangers and fired heaters, poor ...
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Innovation in design: We design our own catalyst carrier utilising our strength of 40 years’ experience in the Ceramics industry. Catalysts are formed ...
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Watlow® has over 40 years of experience designing and manufacturing heat exchangers, and we have the knowledge, experience and expertise required to create ...
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What is Flashpoint? Why do we test it? How does it work with the FP VISION?
Learn about Flashpoint and the various methods for testing it through the MINIFLASH FP VISION.
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Fired heaters in refineries and petrochemical plants emit millions of tons of CO2 & NOx every year. Lowering those emissions often causes flame quality ...
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2023 Decarbonisation Technology Summit Event Recap
The Decarbonisation Technology Summit, Europe 2023 welcomed a cross-market community of industry experts and professionals to The Institution of Engineering ...
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World-leading LNG gas analysis
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is making the transition to green energy possible. See how we support process control, quality assurance and safety with accurate ...
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KBC Visual MESA Production Accounting
Visual MESA® Production Accounting software is the most advanced solution for production accounting, balance, and data reconciliation applications. For ...
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Packed Bed Towers - Tru-Grid™ Scan/PackView™
Tracerco can help you optimise your packed tower performance by analysing liquid flow distribution, liquid retention and checking for damage. You’ll ...
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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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How PAC is creating unique value through PACe
In the second episode of the three-part series for PACe. Hakan Turan explains how the digital ecosystem delivers unique value to customer.
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The latest episode of our ongoing series of podcasts is all about the expert gas analysis support Servomex brings to industries in the US market.
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How refinery laboratories are benefiting from using OptiMVD, by Michael Rankin
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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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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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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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 ...
