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Coke drum repair restores capacity (TIA)
May-2020
The mechanical integrity of processing units is key for oil refineries to deliver smooth operations and maximum productivity. When structural damage was ...
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Rationalisation of and mitigation options for proposed EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0682
Jun-2016
Part 1: Regulatory background and impact on delayed coking and catalytic reforming units.
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Apr-2019
With the market for high sulphur fuel oil under pressure, refiners with delayed cokers can instead opt for higher value power and steam generation.
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Greatly increase FCC residue processing through simple steps of additive control (ERTC)
Jan-2019
With oncoming challenges of IMO and further gaseous emissions control regulations, it is becoming a challenge for refiners in the European area to stay ...
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Minimising unwanted coke formation in FCC operations
Apr-2023
Design and operating practices to minimise the amount and effects of unwanted coke formation in FCC operations.
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Considerations for repurposing a fuel-grade coker into a needle coker
Nov-2022
How a delayed coking unit originally designed and operated to produce fuel-grade coke could be repurposed to produce needle coke.
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Managing the life cycle of coke drums
Sep-2020
Coke drums have finite lives. Understanding where they are in their life cycle is key to managing spending on repair or replacement
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Level measurement in coke drums (TiA)
Nov-2020
If heavy components of crude oil are to be converted into lighter ones, cracking processes come into play.
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Run length improvement and emissions reduction in delayed coker heaters
May-2023
For many refineries, the delayed coker unit is a vital component of refinery profitability. The tubes used in delayed coker units foul and must be decoked ...
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Increase reliability and profitability in delayed coking units
Sep-2021
Global refiners are always seeking new techniques to optimise their refinery assets with the purpose of maximising their profitability.
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Design configurations for lowering quenched coke drum venting pressure
Feb-2023
Compare the advantages when installing either an ejector or a water ring compressor for lowering coke drum venting pressure.
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Advances in residue upgrading technology
Apr-2002
A combination of mature technology and innovative catalyst design and process improvements provide the flexibility to upgrade heavier feeds
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Delayed coker design and project execution
Apr-2002
This article presents insights into the key considerations for residue upgading and details some of the advances in technology, including online computer ...
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Managing the molecule: an update on 2005
Jul-2002
An overall look at the opportunities for gas-to-liquids projects in Europe as tighter gasoline and diesel specifications loom
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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 ...
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Jan-2007
Gamma scanning is a powerful tool that can be used to determine the cause of flooding and regain column efficiency. Debutaniser capacity and performance ...
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Identifying very small 
equipment leaks
Jan-2008
Very small leaks in feed/effluent exchangers can be identified using chemical tracing. This online technique can detect leaks as low as 5.0 ppm, avoiding ...
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Coke protection eliminates skim (TIA)
Aug-2017
For refiners operating a hydrotreating unit, the goal is twofold: minimal downtime and maximum profitability.
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Apr-2019
With the market for high sulphur fuel oil under pressure, refiners with delayed cokers can instead opt for higher value power and steam generation.
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Processing heavy 
ends: part I
Jul-2008
The synergy of solvent deasphalting and FCC can provide economic access to heavy ends. Pilot plant data on bottom-of-the-barrel processing options are ...
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Increasing catalytic reforming yields
Mar-2008
Case study where a CCR Platforming process unit increased profitability by changing to a high-density catalyst. Higher aromatic yields and the ability ...
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Amine plant corrosion reduced by removal of bicine
Jun-2012
Bicine, an amino acid, has been found in numerous amine gas treating systems including tail gas treating units, certain refinery services, and some natural ...
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Jul-2006
Issues to consider for extending the turnaround schedule of a delayed coking unit. Theory behind coke drum failure is discussed, with detailed solutions ...
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Apr-2006
An examination into the feedstock and process conditions where solvent deasphalting is the most appropriate technology for upgrading residue
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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 ...
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Reducing refinery heater revamp costs
Oct-2005
This article discusses the importance of being able to deliver a safe, cost-effective heater revamp, in the shortest possible shutdown
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Corrosion and corrosion enhancers in amine systems
Apr-2005
Corrosion in alkanolamine gas treating solutions begins with the acid gases, which are the target of the treating, and is enhanced by several physical ...
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Contaminants and their effects on operations
May-2003
You can have better operating amine and glycol systems, gas processing plants encounter a variety of operational problems in their amine and glycol un ...
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Managing the molecule: an update on 2005
Jul-2002
An overall look at the opportunities for gas-to-liquids projects in Europe as tighter gasoline and diesel specifications loom
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Advances in residue upgrading technology
Apr-2002
A combination of mature technology and innovative catalyst design and process improvements provide the flexibility to upgrade heavier feeds
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Delayed coker design and project execution
Apr-2002
This article presents insights into the key considerations for residue upgading and details some of the advances in technology, including online computer ...
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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
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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 ...