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Contamination in gas compression: causes, effects, and solutions
Identifying and quantifying contaminants including solids, dissolved species, and liquids is essential in the design of a more reliable compression sy ...
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Proactive management reduces crude preheat fouling risks
Predictive modelling allows for fouling risks to be predicted and effectively managed, improving energy efficiency while reducing emissions and operating ...
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A recommended approach to managing your contaminated sulphur
Contaminated sulphur clean-up can be a daunting task. It is natural to seek the cheapest and quickest methods of removal.
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By adding a new unit that reacts a benzene-rich stream with light olefins, a refiner complied with current regulations for benzene and achieved a payback ...
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Refinery protection with gas detection
Based on several recent M&A transaction valuations it is fair to say that the price tag of a medium-sized, medium-complexity refinery in Europe is in the ...
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Engineering gas-to-liquids projects — Part 2
How GTL projects have evolved, from their inception through the various stages of engineering and study to the award of an EPC contract
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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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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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Closing the sustainability cycle
Role of plastics recycling technologies in the future of the downstream industry.
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Powering the future: The role of Electrification
(White Paper) - As industries worldwide confront ambitious climate goals, electrification has become a vital strategy for reducing emissions and advancing ...
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Refining the future: How smarter desalter operations drive efficiencies and sustainability
"If you cannot measure it, you cannot improve it.” This insight from Lord Kelvin highlights a fundamental principle of industrial processes, especially ...
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Digitalisation solution for monitoring and improving performance
Development of a collaborative platform for monitoring, enhancing decision-making, and improving operational efficiency within various aspects of plant ...
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Five common causes of refractory failure and how to fix them
All process heaters operate at high temperatures and are constructed with process tubes inside a refractory-lined enclosure, which is heated by radiant ...
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Digital strategies for refinery operators
Large-scale digitalisation of the downstream sector will only be possible if companies make all the data they collect available in a way that’s intuitive ...
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Retrofitting vane pack separator for improved column performance
Case history of a syngas production unit, which experienced high methanol content in the tail gas of the scrubber when operated at 116% of original design ...
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Powering the future: The role of Electrification
(White Paper) - As industries worldwide confront ambitious climate goals, electrification has become a vital strategy for reducing emissions and advancing ...
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Vioneo selects MTO conversion technology from Honeywell
Vioneo and Honeywell announced today that Honeywell’s technology will be used by Vioneo as part of its plans to produce plastics using green methanol, ...
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Kinder Morgan acquires gas gathering & processing system from Outrigger Energy II
Kinder Morgan Inc, today announced that its subsidiary, Hiland Partners Holdings LLC, has agreed to purchase a natural gas gathering and processing system ...
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USA BioEnergy announces land purchase for SAF refinery
USA BioEnergy today announced it has closed on the acquisition of 1,600+ acres of land in East Texas for its new $2.8 billion advanced biorefinery, designed ...
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Avina Clean Hydrogen completes FEED for clean ammonia facility
Avina Clean Hydrogen, a leading clean fuel solutions provider, is pleased to announce the successful completion of Front-End Engineering Design and Front-End-Loading, ...
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TotalEnergies and its partners Basra Oil and QatarEnergy launched today the construction works of ArtawiGas25, a first processing facility for the associated ...
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ORLEN unveils massive investment programme
Energy security, modernisation, environmental stewardship, and product innovation form the cornerstones of ORLEN’s newly unveiled strategy. “The Energy ...
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Vioneo selects MTO conversion technology from Honeywell
Vioneo and Honeywell announced today that Honeywell’s technology will be used by Vioneo as part of its plans to produce plastics using green methanol, ...
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Petrofac selected by ADNOC Gas for Habshan Project
Petrofac will continue to build on its role at one of the world’s largest gas processing plants, following the award of a new project by Abu Dhabi based ...
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CB&I awarded contract by TJN Ruwais LNG JV for its LNG project located in Abu Dhabi
CB&I today announced that it has been awarded a substantial* lump sum contract by TJN Ruwais JV for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) ...
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Chart Industries signs global master goods and services agreement with ExxonMobil
Chart Industries Inc, a global leader in clean energy and industrial gas solutions, is pleased to announce its signing of a global master goods and services ...
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Three new Vegan® licenses for SAF and renewable diesel production
Leading energy players Galp, a major Portuguese multinational energy corporation, LOKEN, a Malaysian energy player developing one of the first renewable ...
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Bechtel and Woodside Place LNG order to Chart
Chart has received the order from Bechtel for the supply of our Integrated Pre-Cooled Single Mixed Refrigerant liquefaction technology and cold boxes for ...
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Kinder Morgan acquires gas gathering & processing system from Outrigger Energy II
Kinder Morgan Inc, today announced that its subsidiary, Hiland Partners Holdings LLC, has agreed to purchase a natural gas gathering and processing system ...
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USA BioEnergy announces land purchase for SAF refinery
USA BioEnergy today announced it has closed on the acquisition of 1,600+ acres of land in East Texas for its new $2.8 billion advanced biorefinery, designed ...
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Avina Clean Hydrogen completes FEED for clean ammonia facility
Avina Clean Hydrogen, a leading clean fuel solutions provider, is pleased to announce the successful completion of Front-End Engineering Design and Front-End-Loading, ...
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TotalEnergies and its partners Basra Oil and QatarEnergy launched today the construction works of ArtawiGas25, a first processing facility for the associated ...
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ORLEN unveils massive investment programme
Energy security, modernisation, environmental stewardship, and product innovation form the cornerstones of ORLEN’s newly unveiled strategy. “The Energy ...
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Alleima will supply Preem with heat exchanger tubes to be used in the conversion of the Lysekil refinery from fossil to renewable fuels. The investment ...
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Hexagon and Microsoft enhance industrial operations with HxGN SDx2 on Microsoft Azure
Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division is proud to announce its collaboration with Microsoft, using the Microsoft Azure cloud platform to host ...
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Servomex launches Gen 7 SERVOPRO DF-500 series
Servomex, the leader in advanced gas analysis for a cleaner, healthier and more productive world, has launched the latest in ultra-trace oxygen analysis ...
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Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced that its new Plus series syngas catalysts have been successfully introduced ...
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Akselos shapes the future of refining with structural performance management software
Akselos, a global leader in Structural Performance Management (SPM), announces the expansion of its SPM software offering for hydrotreaters in the refining ...
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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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Bulk level and density measurement. Designed using innovative scintillator-based technology, Hyperion™ is a non-contact, no moving parts measurement ...
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Low and zero rare-earth FCC catalysts
Rare-earth metals are an important component of FCC catalysts, as well as being a key raw material for many strategic industries with applications ranging ...
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Methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) is an organic chemical which is one of the main components for the production of polyurethanes. Crude MDI is still ...
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Eliminate fouling of radiant tubes
Problem: An increase in Bridgewall temperature can be a symptom of excessive fouling of the fired heater’s radiant tubes. These tubes tend to oxidize ...
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Biodiesel is a first-generation biofuel generated from vegetable oils, including soybeans, rapeseed (canola) and palm. With the ability to reduce lifecycle ...
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LO-CAT® II process for chemical plant desulfurization
KRONOS’ facility in Leverkusen, Germany produces titanium dioxide, the most important material used by the paints and plastics industry for whiteness ...
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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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Flow control part of energy transition
Energy transition and the move toward greener energy production is a hot topic also for our flow control customers who are exploring and investing in new ...
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Why energy companies partner with IGS
Watch our latest video on why energy companies choose to partner with IGS for surface protection, with industry experts discussing trust and transparency, ...
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HELIMAX™ Ultra-Efficient Electric Heat Exchanger
The HELIMAX™ is a next generation heat exchanger with Continuous Helical Flow Technology™ that enables ultra-high heat transfer unlike large, traditional ...
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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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Topsoe's graded bed technology
Topsoe’s graded bed technology creates significant performance improvements, can in some cases extend the operating cycles from a few months to several ...
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Exploring industrial analytics alternatives in the manufacturing 4.0 Era
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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Can process electrification accelerate decarbonization of refining and petrochemicals?
Is electrification the right fit to decarbonize the oil and gas sector? Despite global efforts, CO2 emissions continue to rise, placing the O&G industry ...
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Breaking feedstock barriers with HTW® gasification technology
In the race to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, industries are facing unprecedented challenges in meeting ambitious targets for sustainable fuels and ...
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Novel sulfur removal pathways to aid energy reduction and decarbonisation
Decarbonisation and energy efficiency are key economic drivers for refining and petrochemical operators globally, along with emphasis on minimizing sulphur ...
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Elevating emulsion layer level measurement
Gain exclusive insights into a groundbreaking Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)-based Multiphase Detector from Ametek Level Measurement Solutions that revolutionizes ...
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Exploring chemical recycling and bio-based plastics production in refineries
How do we meet the growing demand for plastics? The global refining, gas, and petrochemical industries are under pressure to decarbonise and adopt sustainable ...
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Robotic solutions: Enchancing efficiency in petrochemical operations
This audio case study is about fouling challenges faced by a petrochemical company. There is a crucial need to restore heater efficiency and operational ...
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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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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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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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How a pulp and paper CFB boiler mitigated extreme erosion and saved long-term costs
In this audio case study, we discuss a situation at a Gulf Coast chemical plant where an ethylene furnace encountered a hot spot challenge, requiring prompt ...
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In this episode our experts focus on cryogenic air separation unit (ASU) processes, looking at the best ways to produce high-purity oxygen, nitrogen, and ...