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What makes speciality gases so special?
Sep-2013
The complexities that go into the manufacture and handling of specialty gases for the petrochemical sector, which differentiate them from other types ...
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Aug-2012
If you have shopped for a new car recently, you have probably looked at consumer buying guides for comparative data to help with your decision.
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Cost-effective condition monitoring
Jul-2011
The elemental analysis of used lubricating oil has become an essential part of “condition monitoring”, the use of physical and chemical techniques ...
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Driving refining change: Part 1
Jun-2014
A look at how automotive emissions legislation and the drive for energy sustainability are impacting the refining industry.
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Safety, quality and integrity of gas supply depends on equipment competency
May-2011
Protecting the integrity of gas throughout the supply chain, from manufacture to end user, is an ongoing challenge, particularly as gases and gas mixtures ...
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Helium supply: scarcity prompts the search for alternatives
Nov-2013
Helium is a finite resource and, along with fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum and natural gas, reserves of this noble gas are noticeably dwindling.
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Driving refining change: part 2
Sep-2014
A look at how automotive emissions legislation and the drive for energy sustainability are impacting the refining industry.
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Packed bed performance analytics
Jun-2018
Advanced analytics introduce a numerical and easily understood approach to tower gamma scanning.
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Apr-2015
In the global energy industry environmental legislation has become ever more stringent and fiscal monitoring for oil and gas trading has also become is ...
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Monitoring crude oil quality inline (TIA)
Apr-2019
When transporting crude oil, whether by pipeline, ground or sea, quality testing provides critical information for decision making.
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Chloride management in reformer product streams
Feb-2020
A review of chloride activity in reformer operations and best practices to counter it .
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Cutting the cost of refinery process control and CEMS gas analysis
Aug-2020
Developments in equipment functionality to reduce maintenance costs, innovative service delivery which can enable outsourcing and an array of digital solutions ...
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Minimising product giveaway (TIA)
May-2019
Refiners are responsible for controlling their blends of gasoline and diesel fuels to meet specifications for multiple parameters.
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Comparison of interface level between differential pressure and multiphase level measurement
Jul-2019
This paper will explain the difference in technology in measuring interface level between Differential Pressure (DP) level and Multiphase Level Measurement ...
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On-stream refractory measurement
Oct-2015
Precise assessment of refractory condition can avoid unwelcome discoveries during unit turnarounds
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Aug-2019
Every fuel producer and fuel tester understands that innovation is key for growth. Far too long the status quo has been uncontested, leading to stagnation ...
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Detailed hydrocarbon analysis (DHA) – past, present and future Part 1
Jul-2020
A Historical Perspective. In the 1990s, gasoline regulations were changing rapidly. Lead antiknock compounds were banned. Typical gasoline benzene levels ...
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Hydrocarbon Processing Gas Analysis Magazine - Issue 4 2019
Jan-2019
Accurate, reliable oxygen (O2) measurements are essential in many HP applications, delivering the readings that support process efficiency, safety and ...
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VUV Analytics extends jet fuel and gasoline analysis capabilities
Aug-2019
VUV Analytics is pleased to announce a series of momentous accomplishments; the approval of ASTM D8267 for jet fuel analysis, the approval of a revision ...
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A better approach to detailed hydrocarbon analysis with Verified Hydrocarbon Analysis™
Nov-2019
Most refineries rely on Detailed Hydrocarbon Analysis (DHA) to analyse and monitor specific contents of their fuel streams. While this technique has been ...
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Increasing operational efficiency and productivity with the VUV Analyzer platform for fuels
Dec-2019
Refinery laboratories have traditionally invested in analytical technologies that help them both characterise and certify the fuels they produce.
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Reduce conjugated diene blockage in fuel refiners with the automated fuels analyzer
Jul-2019
The Automated Fuels Analyzer from VUV Analytics is quickly becoming the new industry standard for hydrocarbon analysis, combining the power of gas chromatography–vacuum ...
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Detailed hydrocarbon analysis (DHA) – past, present and future Part 2
Jul-2020
In part two of this series I want to focus on the future of detailed hydrocarbon analysis. If you remember my first article, I talked a little about my ...
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2019: The Year of Gasoline Analysis on the VUV Analyzer™ Platform
Jul-2020
VUV Analytics™, pioneers of developing analytical tools based on vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) detection technology, is dedicated to providing fast, easy, ...
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Hydrocarbon Processing Gas Analysis Magazine - Issue 3 2018
Jul-2018
Hydrocarbon processing (HP) is one of the most demanding industries in the world. To support customers in facing the challenges of this market, Servomex ...
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Chloride management in reformer product streams
Feb-2020
A review of chloride activity in reformer operations and best practices to counter it .
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Crude analysers in corrosion prevention
Mar-2018
On-line salt-in-crude oil analysers and crude oil analysers are essential in protecting the CDU and other refinery process units from corrosion.
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Recovering tungsten from spent hydrocracking catalysts
Apr-2014
When catalyst is no longer serviceable for hydrotreating, it takes a metallurgical route to supply tungsten for steelmakers
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Testing and experience in FCC catalyst selection
Jul-2015
Resolving differences between test results and unit experience in FCC catalyst selection
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What makes speciality gases so special?
Sep-2013
The complexities that go into the manufacture and handling of specialty gases for the petrochemical sector, which differentiate them from other types ...
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Driving refining change: Part 1
Jun-2014
A look at how automotive emissions legislation and the drive for energy sustainability are impacting the refining industry.
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Driving refining change: part 2
Sep-2014
A look at how automotive emissions legislation and the drive for energy sustainability are impacting the refining industry.
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Intelligent FTIR system for efficient fuel analysis
Feb-2022
From the very beginnings of fuel characterisation, infrared spectroscopy was widely applied in the field of fuel analysis. Fuel, be it gasoline, diesel ...
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Condition Monitoring - the analysis of used oil
Jun-2010
The elemental analysis of used lubricating oil has become an essential part of “condition monitoring”, the use of physical and chemical techniques ...
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Cost-effective condition monitoring
Jul-2011
The elemental analysis of used lubricating oil has become an essential part of “condition monitoring”, the use of physical and chemical techniques ...
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Increasing operational efficiency and productivity with the VUV Analyzer platform for fuels
Dec-2019
Refinery laboratories have traditionally invested in analytical technologies that help them both characterise and certify the fuels they produce.
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Catalyst testing for hydrocracking and hydrotreating
Jan-2015
High throughput experimentation techniques enable performance testing of commercial catalysts with real feedstocks such as deasphalted oil
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Monitoring crude oil quality inline (TIA)
Apr-2019
When transporting crude oil, whether by pipeline, ground or sea, quality testing provides critical information for decision making.
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Aug-2019
Every fuel producer and fuel tester understands that innovation is key for growth. Far too long the status quo has been uncontested, leading to stagnation ...
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Helium supply: scarcity prompts the search for alternatives
Nov-2013
Helium is a finite resource and, along with fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum and natural gas, reserves of this noble gas are noticeably dwindling.
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Sep-2015
In order to comply with ever-tightening regulations, shipping operators must find ways to reduce atmospheric emissions. Carrying as much as 90% of world ...
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Gas chromatography and the modern laboratory
Jan-1997
Gas chromatology continues to be the most significant analytical tool used in the petrochemical and refining industries
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Apr-2015
In the global energy industry environmental legislation has become ever more stringent and fiscal monitoring for oil and gas trading has also become is ...
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On-stream refractory measurement
Oct-2015
Precise assessment of refractory condition can avoid unwelcome discoveries during unit turnarounds
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Hydrocarbon Processing Gas Analysis Magazine - Issue 3 2018
Jul-2018
Hydrocarbon processing (HP) is one of the most demanding industries in the world. To support customers in facing the challenges of this market, Servomex ...
-
Hydrocarbon Processing Gas Analysis Magazine - Issue 4 2019
Jan-2019
Accurate, reliable oxygen (O2) measurements are essential in many HP applications, delivering the readings that support process efficiency, safety and ...
-
Reduce conjugated diene blockage in fuel refiners with the automated fuels analyzer
Jul-2019
The Automated Fuels Analyzer from VUV Analytics is quickly becoming the new industry standard for hydrocarbon analysis, combining the power of gas chromatography–vacuum ...
-
VUV Analytics extends jet fuel and gasoline analysis capabilities
Aug-2019
VUV Analytics is pleased to announce a series of momentous accomplishments; the approval of ASTM D8267 for jet fuel analysis, the approval of a revision ...
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Bring your operation on-line and into the future with Wasson-ECE & Eclipse E-VUV
Jul-2020
Accurate, easy, and fast solutions are key for any operation to be successful. This is no more apparent than in the hydrocarbon processing (HPI) and chemical ...
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Detailed hydrocarbon analysis (DHA) – past, present and future Part 2
Jul-2020
In part two of this series I want to focus on the future of detailed hydrocarbon analysis. If you remember my first article, I talked a little about my ...
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Testing and experience in FCC catalyst selection
Jul-2015
Resolving differences between test results and unit experience in FCC catalyst selection
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Apr-2015
In the global energy industry environmental legislation has become ever more stringent and fiscal monitoring for oil and gas trading has also become is ...
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Catalyst testing for hydrocracking and hydrotreating
Jan-2015
High throughput experimentation techniques enable performance testing of commercial catalysts with real feedstocks such as deasphalted oil
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Estimating bitumen viscosity for revamps
Oct-2014
Accurate viscosity data for dilbit and its heavy residues define the scope of revamps required to process the feed in crude and vacuum units
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Driving refining change: part 2
Sep-2014
A look at how automotive emissions legislation and the drive for energy sustainability are impacting the refining industry.
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Microbiological causes of corrosion
Jul-2014
Many of the most serious problems with corrosion of refinery equipment have a microbiological basis
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Driving refining change: Part 1
Jun-2014
A look at how automotive emissions legislation and the drive for energy sustainability are impacting the refining industry.
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Advanced solutions for efficient crude blending
Apr-2014
The use of nuclear magnetic resonance based process analysers supports the production of blends at lowest cost
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Recovering tungsten from spent hydrocracking catalysts
Apr-2014
When catalyst is no longer serviceable for hydrotreating, it takes a metallurgical route to supply tungsten for steelmakers
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Gas chromatography trends and troubleshooting in petrochemical analysis (part 1)
Mar-2014
Gas chromatography (GC) is at the fore in the petrochemical sector as an analytical method that can be applied across a broad range of applications.
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New process arrangements for upgrading heavy oils and residua
Jan-2014
Simulation studies reveal increased gasoline and diesel production from extra-heavy oil by means of RFCC and hydrocracking units with a mild hydrogenation ...
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Characterising and tracking contaminants in opportunity crudes
Jan-2014
The specific properties of contaminants in opportunity crudes affect the selection of crude slates for existing facilities and the design of revamps and ...
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Helium supply: scarcity prompts the search for alternatives
Nov-2013
Helium is a finite resource and, along with fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum and natural gas, reserves of this noble gas are noticeably dwindling.
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What makes speciality gases so special?
Sep-2013
The complexities that go into the manufacture and handling of specialty gases for the petrochemical sector, which differentiate them from other types ...
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Chemical analysis in amine system operations
Jul-2013
The array of contaminants that can disrupt the operation of alkanolamine systems needs to be precisely characterised and analysed
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Choose the right hose: a practical guide to hose selection
Mar-2013
The right hose keeps your process performing safely and cost effectively. The wrong hose could undermine your process, put personnel at risk and compromise ...
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Predicting FCC unit performance with laboratory testing
Mar-2013
Proper simulation of e-cat and reaction conditions is critical for modelling future FCC unit operations
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Aug-2012
If you have shopped for a new car recently, you have probably looked at consumer buying guides for comparative data to help with your decision.
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Rapid analysis of wear metals in used oils by automated ICP-OES
Jun-2012
Condition monitoring is essential to the efficient operation of large plant and machinery, and is the use of physical and chemical techniques to check ...
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Crude oil vapour pressure testing
Jan-2012
Vapour pressure testing is an important safety check in the transport, storage and blending of crude oil
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Detection of VOCs demands continuous innovation in calibration gases
Oct-2011
With an ever-increasing number of processing plants coming on stream worldwide to keep up with the burgeoning petrochemical industry, the focus on the ...
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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 ...
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Cost-effective condition monitoring
Jul-2011
The elemental analysis of used lubricating oil has become an essential part of “condition monitoring”, the use of physical and chemical techniques ...
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Speciality gases: essential for research, production and quality control
Jul-2011
Laboratories all around the world stand or fall by their reputation for accuracy and quality control. Pivotal to this performance is the quality, purity ...
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Safety, quality and integrity of gas supply depends on equipment competency
May-2011
Protecting the integrity of gas throughout the supply chain, from manufacture to end user, is an ongoing challenge, particularly as gases and gas mixtures ...