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Understanding centrifugal compressor performance
Apr-2002
In a connected process system, expensive changes to the compressor and driver can be avoided with system debottlenecking modifications
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Improving the distillation energy network
Oct-2013
Energy-efficient design applied to the refit of a distillation unit was achieved through optimisation between the distillation column and heat network ...
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When excess air becomes too much
Jul-2020
Excessive use of excess air impacts operating costs through fuel efficiency, furnace reliability, and stack emissions
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Optimising pumparound reflux for zero-cost energy savings
Apr-2012
By increasing pumparound ratios in principal units, refinery engineers were able to recover energy for process heating and reduce stack emissions
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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 ...
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Jul-2019
Building a good time series model is the primary requirement for generating good oil price forecasts.
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Crude oil sourcing: price and opportunity
Apr-2017
Sourcing crudes for the best refining margin needs to be supported by a detailed procurement strategy.
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Apr-2012
Operators of process equipment have an obligation to understand the existing and future potential for unit reliability and operability.
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Using pinch technology in operations?
Sep-2013
Pinch Technology is a well established concept, and a tool used to optimise waste heat recovery and design efficient heat integration schemes in a wide ...
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Using APC in refinery energy systems — develop your own solutions
Oct-2013
Advanced Process Control (APC) has been used extensively to assist in operating refinery and petrochemical processes smoothly, safely and profitably.
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The hazards of fired heater flooding
Nov-2020
Heater flooding is a serious and potentially dangerous condition which must be dealt with properly and quickly.
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Process improvements in the direct hydration of olefins to alcohols
May-2014
Synthetic alcohols produced by direct hydration have wide application in the process industries as solvents, in the production of cosmetics and as intermediates ...
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Refinery energy efficiency and environmental goals
Jul-2002
Cheaper fuels do not always reduce costs, say the authors, and an alternative is cogeneration. It is argued that fuel saving programmes and cogeneration, ...
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Future of opportunity crudes processing
Oct-2011
Five critical drivers help refiners remain profitable and sustain long-term business goals while processing relatively inexpensive, low-quality crudes
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Process and energy analysis for cost savings and CO2 reduction
Jul-2010
Applying heat pinch technology and process know-how to maximise energy savings. In an increasingly carbon-conscious market, improving energy efficiency ...
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Practical flare gas recovery for minimising flaring
Apr-2015
Flares play a critical role as a safety device in refineries, and in most oil and gas producing or processing facilities.
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Optimisation of energy consumption
Apr-2015
The true values of fuel, power and steam costs are needed for reliable estimation of energy saving projects
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Heat recovery from corrosive flue gas
Apr-2015
For improvements to energy efficiency in the petrochemical industry, waste heat recovery from corrosive flue gas is the most cost effective source to ...
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Using cold boiler feed water for energy recovery
Jan-2012
Feeding membrane deaerated cold boiler feed water to appropriate units will enable waste heat to replace substantial steam duty in a refinery
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SMR integration with increased CO2 production
Feb-2020
Optimising the efficiency of a plant producing hydrogen by natural gas reforming reduces CO2 emissions and lowers fossil fuel consumption.
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Operating challenges associated with fines in the delayed coker
Jun-2014
The coking process has been around since the early days of the refining industry. Over the years it has undergone continuous improvements to make it a ...
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Optimising preflash for light tight oil processing
Jul-2015
For a crude unit handling light tight oil feedstock, a semi-preflash column can deliver significant advantages in energy saving, capacity gain and revamp ...
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Jan-2013
Poor-quality crude oils and strict environmental regulations promote the use of technologies that favour energy savings and environmental protection
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Refining/petrochemical integration: a new paradigm
Sep-2013
The global trend in motor fuel consumption favours diesel over gasoline. There is a simultaneous increase in demand for various petrochemicals such as ...
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The role of biofuels in the energy transition
Apr-2022
Overcoming the challenges of coprocessing renewables.
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Energy management and sustainability of the downstream industry
Jun-2022
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
Apr-2022
Overcoming the challenges of coprocessing renewables.
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Molecular management for refinery-petrochemical complexes
Aug-2020
Designing a digital twin for process simulation of an integrated complex enables enhanced molecular management to deliver higher margin.The future comprises ...
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The hazards of fired heater flooding
Nov-2020
Heater flooding is a serious and potentially dangerous condition which must be dealt with properly and quickly.
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Energy network monitoring and optimisation
Jun-2021
A software program for optimisation of an energy network supports decisions on equipment use in refineries that produce and import power.
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Jun-2020
Petcoke gasification. The chemistry of gasification fits somewhere between combustion and pyrolysis. Combustion is a high temperature reaction in an excess ...
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Acid gas fired reheater control
Jun-2021
Operating as close as possible to the stoichiometric air-to-fuel ratio is advised for acid gas fired reheaters.
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Revamp of a methanol wash column
Jun-2022
Installation of high performance trays and internals enabled a successful revamp for a syngas purification process.
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Artificial intelligence for sustainable development
Jun-2022
AI and machine learning technologies support the modern hydrocarbon processing industry by adopting business strategies and developing artificial solu ...
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Improving hydrotreater performance with welded plate heat exchangers
Jul-2020
Pressure has never been higher on refiners to improve the efficiency of their energy-intensive processes.
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Using infrared monitors to achieve auxiliary flare pilot monitoring (TIA)
Jul-2018
Infrared flare pilot monitoring as a primary or secondary monitoring solution provides a pilot status signal when thermocouple failures occur and assures ...
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Raising diesel yield by chemical treatment
Dec-2020
A chemical treatment programme combined with process monitoring enables increased production of middle distillates.
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Meeting future Indian gasoline market demands
Jun-2022
The role Indian oil refiners can take in meeting gasoline demand with production of clean burning components.
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Best practice for refinery flowsheets
Aug-2019
Refinery-wide flowsheets can demonstrate the true representation of changes in key operating variables and their associated impact on refinery operati ...
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Maximum margin = sharp tools + true aim
Dec-2020
It’s time that we shift our focus away from the doom, the gloom, the fear, and the uncertainty of today’s industry news. Flip to the Comics section ...
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Mar-2022
As North Sea oil production declines, it is also getting heavier and more sour. How is the quality shift is playing out in global trade flows?
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Using future rows capacity to debottleneck fired heaters
Jun-2022
Opportunistic usage of the future row provision can lead to a multitude of benefits, provided the refiner knows what they are looking for during the r ...
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Refineries can reduce leak repairs by monitoring emissions
Jul-2023
Cutting oil refinery leak repair times by 80 percent through game-changing fixed, continuous emissions monitoring.
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The keys to successfully revamping a fired heater: how to maximise value
May-2022
Fired heaters are facing scrutiny because they contribute to the global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). For refineries and ...
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Using APC in refinery energy systems — develop your own solutions
Oct-2013
Advanced Process Control (APC) has been used extensively to assist in operating refinery and petrochemical processes smoothly, safely and profitably.
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Managing vacuum tower wash beds
Sep-2020
ThruVision™ scans monitor the rate of coking in vacuum tower wash beds to get the most out of bed productivity.
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Carbon dioxide emissions from fired heaters
Jun-2021
Fired heaters emit an estimated 400 to 500 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) every year. At least 73% of average refinery CO2 emissions come from c ...
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Process and energy analysis for cost savings and CO2 reduction
Jul-2010
Applying heat pinch technology and process know-how to maximise energy savings. In an increasingly carbon-conscious market, improving energy efficiency ...
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Increase duty in tube side condensers
Jul-2020
A retrofit is shown to improve several aspects of tube side condensation processes.
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Downtime damages environmental performance too
Jul-2020
Advanced technologies can reduce the environmental impact of unexpected shutdowns.
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Digitalisation solution for monitoring and improving performance
Nov-2024
(White Paper) Development of a collaborative platform for monitoring, enhancing decision-making, and improving operational efficiency within various aspects ...
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Optimising cartridge tray installation
Oct-2024
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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Diagnosing a premature flood in an atmospheric crude tower
Oct-2024
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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Unlocking ROI from low-carbon fuel investments
Oct-2024
Involving compliance expertise early in the development of a renewable diesel or sustainable aviation fuel investment of a project can make or break long-term ...
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Proactive management reduces crude preheat fouling risks
Oct-2024
Predictive modelling allows for fouling risks to be predicted and effectively managed, improving energy efficiency while reducing emissions and operating ...
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Fueling success: SAF route to aviation sustainability (RI 2024)
Sep-2024
Aviation accounts for 1.9% of overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making it an important pain point for policymakers and consumers alike in the drive ...
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Integrated web platform for accurate GHG emissions mapping (RI 2024)
Sep-2024
To limit global warming to 1.5°C as per the Paris Agreement, emissions need to be cut by roughly 50% by 2030 and reach net zero by the middle of the 21st ...
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Mastering mega-scale refinery and petrochemical projects (RI 2024)
Sep-2024
India’s economy is experiencing impressive growth. As its gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to reach $8.6 trillion by 2040, India’s energy ...
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Sep-2024
The fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) unit is considered the heart of any modern refinery.
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Future-proofing Indian refineries: Strategies for cost-effective decarbonisation (RI 2024)
Sep-2024
In the face of global climate change and increasing environmental regulations, Indian refineries must adopt innovative strategies to reduce carbon emissions ...
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Hidden profits in steam generation
Aug-2024
Optimising the steam generation cycle and condensate recovery process for profit.
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Co-processing renewable feeds in hydrodesulphurisation units: Part 2
Jul-2024
Part 2 of the study assesses the behaviour of diesel hydrotreaters when incorporating different biogenic feedstocks and rates, with a minimum target of ...
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Navigating corrosion challenges in column overhead systems
Jul-2024
Case-by-case methodology as part of best engineering practices, and integration of computer tools as accurate means to predict, identify, and mitigate ...
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Hydrogen recovery from ROG Part 2 membrane separation and compression
Jul-2024
Using next-generation separation membranes to recover unused hydrogen.
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Blue hydrogen a low-carbon energy carrier: Part 2
Jul-2024
Comparative studies of major hydrogen-producing technologies aid selection of novel and environmentally friendly methods for hydrogen production.
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Sour gas and liquid treatments: Sulphur recovery and removal
Jul-2024
Sulphur removal and sour gas processing ensure contaminants are removed from liquid and gas streams.
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Optimising furnace run length in a steam cracker using AI
May-2024
Case study on improving ethylene furnace run length by leveraging the synergy of digitalisation and artificial intelligence to provide the necessary i ...
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A refiners strategic journey towards sustainability
May-2024
A refinery’s strategic journey represents a delicate balance between profitability, environmental commitments, and technological advancements.
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Tips for effective project management in engineering
Apr-2024
Effective project management is crucial for the success of any engineering endeavor.
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FCC co-processing of biogenic and recyclable feedstocks: Part I
Apr-2024
Refinery sustainability drivers predicate a focus on renewable and recyclable feedstocks and the challenges and solutions for co-processing them in FCC ...
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Revolutionising refining with digital twins
Feb-2024
Exploring applications and outputs across the refinery landscape. Refiners are at the crossroads of innovation and challenge.
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Adding CHP to refinery power infrastructures
Feb-2024
CI scores and delivered economic impact at downstream facilities improve when adding CHP units to increase electrical and thermal efficiency.
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Restoring fired heater furnace heat transfer efficiency
Nov-2023
Convection section cleaning of process heaters at an Egyptian facility achieved more than 90% treating of all tube and surface areas. Inefficient heat ...
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Estimating natural gas demand at a petrochemical complex
Nov-2023
A robust model has been developed to predict a plant’s natural gas demand, accounting for fluctuating capacities and anticipated fuel gas and steam ...
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Managing life cycle assessment and life cycle thinking in refining
Nov-2023
LCA and LCT facilitate the ability to quantitatively determine the impact on integrated environmental management benefits as demonstrated at 10 processing ...
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Digitalisation solution for monitoring and improving performance
Nov-2024
(White Paper) Development of a collaborative platform for monitoring, enhancing decision-making, and improving operational efficiency within various aspects ...