Gases: identifying hazards and mitigating risks

Feb-2012

Although critical for the operation of refineries and petrochemical plants, industrial gases can be associated with a spectrum of possible hazards and ...

Refinery power failures: causes, costs 
and solutions

Aug-2013

Power outages typically lead to damaging costs for refiners. Strategies are 
needed to minimise them.

Installing a power recovery system on FCC or RFCC units

Jan-2010

Full examination of the design options and operating issues related to the installation of a PRS on a FCC or RFCC unit will increase energy efficiency ...

Advances in amine reclaiming

Feb-2007

Why there is no excuse for operating a dirty amine system. The benefits of reclaiming amine systems are trumpeted by many and doubted by others.

Refinery power failures: causes, costs and solutions: part 2

Oct-2013

Technologies are discussed to help refiners formulate strategies in managing risks and crisis due to emergency shutdowns, thereby minimising financial ...

Analysis method for determining bound and free alkanolamines in HSS contaminated solutions

Jul-1990

A conductometric titration method has been developed to determine the true available alkanolamine in solutions used for H2S and CO2 removal from refinery ...

Monitoring and controlling corrosion in steam generation

Oct-2010

At-temperature oxidation reduction potential (ORP) technology enables 
real-time measurement and control of corrosion potential in steam generat ...

Hydrocarbon removal from amines demonstrated experience

Mar-2006

Bringing amine system contaminants down to low levels has reduced operational problems. Several large operating facilities are now using the latest technology ...

How to read a regulator flow curve

Sep-2011

The best way to select a regulator for your application is to examine its flow curve, which is often provided by the manufacturer. “Flow curve” is ...

Risks of accumulated sulphur in sulphur recovery unit

Aug-1998

Follow-up data to an October 1997 article proves with refinery experience that caustic neutralisation does not improve system operations

New roles for FCCU: carbon capture unit and coke gasifier

Jan-2009

Environmental and energy security concerns may evoke new roles for the FCCU in addition to the production of liquid fuels and light olefins. Gasification ...

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.

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

Combating the threat of mercury

Mar-2012

Emerging legally binding action on mercury emissions highlights the importance of monitoring and quantifying emissions from gas operations

Emissions monitoring and detection in the hydrocarbon industry

Feb-2010

Requirements for reducing air pollution emissions have been evolving over the past couple of decades and today are an intricate mix of limits, targets ...

Online real-time optimisation helps identify energy gaps

Oct-2010

Real-time supervision of a refinery’s energy system enables optimisation of its fuel consumption and emissions levels

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 ...

Thwarting fluid-system leaks, saving energy, reducing leaks

Mar-2008

Fluid leakage costs industry millions of dollars every year. For example, a few small leaks in a facility using air at 100 pounds per square inch gauge ...

Greater environmental protection from monitoring lower levels of contaminents

Apr-2010

A burgeoning world population and the industrialisation necessary to meet its needs have led to massive technological advances in all facets of human ...

Why hydrocarbon-based energy will continue dominating the market

Apr-2022

A crucial factor in generating power and producing transportation fuels from renewable resources depends on efficient supply and distribution. For example, ...

Safety in turnaround power services

Jul-2022

Renting power systems during a turnaround or unexpected shutdown must take into account the health and safety of contractors and plant personnel working ...

Why hydrocarbon-based energy will continue dominating the market

Apr-2022

A crucial factor in generating power and producing transportation fuels from renewable resources depends on efficient supply and distribution. For example, ...

Gases: identifying hazards and mitigating risks

Feb-2012

Although critical for the operation of refineries and petrochemical plants, industrial gases can be associated with a spectrum of possible hazards and ...

Refinery power failures: causes, costs 
and solutions

Aug-2013

Power outages typically lead to damaging costs for refiners. Strategies are 
needed to minimise them.

Safety in turnaround power services

Jul-2022

Renting power systems during a turnaround or unexpected shutdown must take into account the health and safety of contractors and plant personnel working ...

How to read a regulator flow curve

Sep-2011

The best way to select a regulator for your application is to examine its flow curve, which is often provided by the manufacturer. “Flow curve” is ...

Installing a power recovery system on FCC or RFCC units

Jan-2010

Full examination of the design options and operating issues related to the installation of a PRS on a FCC or RFCC unit will increase energy efficiency ...

Combating the threat of mercury

Mar-2012

Emerging legally binding action on mercury emissions highlights the importance of monitoring and quantifying emissions from gas operations

Monitoring and controlling corrosion in steam generation

Oct-2010

At-temperature oxidation reduction potential (ORP) technology enables 
real-time measurement and control of corrosion potential in steam generat ...

Refinery power failures: causes, costs and solutions: part 2

Oct-2013

Technologies are discussed to help refiners formulate strategies in managing risks and crisis due to emergency shutdowns, thereby minimising financial ...

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

Advances in amine reclaiming

Feb-2007

Why there is no excuse for operating a dirty amine system. The benefits of reclaiming amine systems are trumpeted by many and doubted by others.

Analysis method for determining bound and free alkanolamines in HSS contaminated solutions

Jul-1990

A conductometric titration method has been developed to determine the true available alkanolamine in solutions used for H2S and CO2 removal from refinery ...

Emissions monitoring and detection in the hydrocarbon industry

Feb-2010

Requirements for reducing air pollution emissions have been evolving over the past couple of decades and today are an intricate mix of limits, targets ...

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 ...

New roles for FCCU: carbon capture unit and coke gasifier

Jan-2009

Environmental and energy security concerns may evoke new roles for the FCCU in addition to the production of liquid fuels and light olefins. Gasification ...

Risks of accumulated sulphur in sulphur recovery unit

Aug-1998

Follow-up data to an October 1997 article proves with refinery experience that caustic neutralisation does not improve system operations

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.

Hydrocarbon removal from amines demonstrated experience

Mar-2006

Bringing amine system contaminants down to low levels has reduced operational problems. Several large operating facilities are now using the latest technology ...

Thwarting fluid-system leaks, saving energy, reducing leaks

Mar-2008

Fluid leakage costs industry millions of dollars every year. For example, a few small leaks in a facility using air at 100 pounds per square inch gauge ...

Greater environmental protection from monitoring lower levels of contaminents

Apr-2010

A burgeoning world population and the industrialisation necessary to meet its needs have led to massive technological advances in all facets of human ...

Online real-time optimisation helps identify energy gaps

Oct-2010

Real-time supervision of a refinery’s energy system enables optimisation of its fuel consumption and emissions levels