Understanding basic principles of flow calculations

Mar-2008

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.

Sour water strippers: design and operation

Apr-2013

Simpler, more cost-effective sour water stripper designs can outperform more generally accepted designs in the refining industry

Crude oil vapour pressure testing

Jan-2012

Vapour pressure testing is an important safety check in the transport, storage and blending of crude oil

Stripping sour water: the effect of heat stable salts

Oct-2012

Mass transfer rate-based simulation models sour water stripping and assesses the distribution of ammonia in conventional amine treating systems

Overcoming high conductivity in process condensate

Jan-2014

Analysis of design and operations enabled a refiner to eliminate contaminants from hydrogen plant process condensate by installing a high pressure str ...

Catalytic oxidation of spent caustic

Jul-2011

A process to oxidise spent caustic in an existing treatment plant by a catalytic route in the presence of air enhances the quality of wastewater relea ...

Reliable design of sour water strippers

Jul-2012

A simulation model aims to raise confidence in the reliability of sour water stripper design. Oil refining always generates sour water, and within a refinery ...

Innovations in wastewater treatment

Oct-2012

Industrial gases provide a wide range of options for treating wastewater from petrochemical processes

Refinery water management

Oct-2008

Waste minimisation and loss prevention for improving effluent water quality and rendering more water suitable for reuse are discussed

Reducing hydrocarbons in SWS acid gas

Oct-2016

Measures to minimise the level of hydrocarbons in sour water and thereby protect the efficiency of the sulphur plant.

Preventing ingress of HCN into amine systems

Jul-2013

Simulation studies provide guidelines on how to avoid contamination of refinery amine systems by hydrogen cyanide

Energy conservation in a crude unit

Feb-2016

Online cleaning of a CDU/VDU heat exchanger network saved on time, energy and environmental impact.

Optimising cooling water systems

Oct-2005

An integrated approach to chemical treatment can improve reliability, reduce costs and extend the life of cooling systems. Cooling system problems can ...

Environmental monitoring and management in the downstream oil and gas sector

Apr-2020

Keeping it clean, keeping it green. Ground water, rain water run-off and effluent. Contaminated soil replacement in spillage areas, excavated soil disposal ...

Membrane bioreactors for wastewater treatment

Jun-2017

Processing opportunity crudes enables higher profits but introduces bigger challenges in effluent treatment

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

Removing fines from gas scrubbing liquids

Jul-2012

Thin cake candle filter technology can be applied to a range of refining and gas processing applications to remove fines from circulating scrubbing li ...

Preventing yellow metal corrosion

Dec-2019

A novel corrosion inhibitor for yellow metal meets corrosion and environmental targets under halogen control.

Wastewater stripper fouling cured

Jul-2014

Sulzer was contacted by two separate refiners who noted a continued fouling problem and short run lengths on their wastewater strippers. The configuration ...

Energy savings in a coker’s water system

Feb-2016

Revamping a delayed coking unit’s water system enabled significant energy savings. Energy consumption is an important indicator of the economic performance ...

Monitoring and controlling emissions in Europe

Jan-2015

Implementing the EU’s Industrial Emissions Directive calls for quality and consistency in technologies for monitoring and controlling emissions.

Integrating wastewater reuse with seawater desalination

Mar-2016

The ability to turn wastewater and seawater into high quality process water is key to the expansion of downstream oil and gas in water short areas

Overcoming wastewater challenges of opportunity crude processing

Feb-2024

Refinery wastewater facilities need new practices and solutions for efficient and sustainable operation with heavy opportunity crudes.

Cationic polymer application in DAF units

Nov-2022

Dissolved Air Floatation (DAF) technology is one of the proven purification technologies already used in the world. It is designed to meet all costumer ...

Making wet waste destruction a sustainable reality

Jan-2018

Irish environmental company SCFI was supported by the European Union’s Eco-Innovation initiative in a project to build a portable unit to demonstrate ...

Environmental monitoring and management in the downstream oil and gas sector

Apr-2020

Keeping it clean, keeping it green. Ground water, rain water run-off and effluent. Contaminated soil replacement in spillage areas, excavated soil disposal ...

Overcoming wastewater challenges of opportunity crude processing

Feb-2024

Refinery wastewater facilities need new practices and solutions for efficient and sustainable operation with heavy opportunity crudes.

Sour water strippers: design and operation

Apr-2013

Simpler, more cost-effective sour water stripper designs can outperform more generally accepted designs in the refining industry

Mobile reverse osmosis

Jul-2023

How to get around the shortage of chemical supplies affecting the production of purified water

Ensuring business continuity of ageing plants

Jul-2023

Effective strategies for maintenance and emergency situations and how production security can be at risk if water treatment fails.

Stripping sour water: the effect of heat stable salts

Oct-2012

Mass transfer rate-based simulation models sour water stripping and assesses the distribution of ammonia in conventional amine treating systems

Reducing hydrocarbons in SWS acid gas

Oct-2016

Measures to minimise the level of hydrocarbons in sour water and thereby protect the efficiency of the sulphur plant.

Crude oil vapour pressure testing

Jan-2012

Vapour pressure testing is an important safety check in the transport, storage and blending of crude oil

Overcoming high conductivity in process condensate

Jan-2014

Analysis of design and operations enabled a refiner to eliminate contaminants from hydrogen plant process condensate by installing a high pressure str ...

Preventing ingress of HCN into amine systems

Jul-2013

Simulation studies provide guidelines on how to avoid contamination of refinery amine systems by hydrogen cyanide

Cationic polymer application in DAF units

Nov-2022

Dissolved Air Floatation (DAF) technology is one of the proven purification technologies already used in the world. It is designed to meet all costumer ...

Tackling the PFAS crisis: How NSI is leading the Way

Jun-2024

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as ‘forever chemicals’, have been utilised for decades due to their exceptional resistance ...

Sludge dewatering technologies

Jan-2022

Higher levels of pollutants and solid wastes from opportunity crude processing require the most effective and economical approach to sludge dewatering ...

Catalytic oxidation of spent caustic

Jul-2011

A process to oxidise spent caustic in an existing treatment plant by a catalytic route in the presence of air enhances the quality of wastewater relea ...

Integrating wastewater reuse with seawater desalination

Mar-2016

The ability to turn wastewater and seawater into high quality process water is key to the expansion of downstream oil and gas in water short areas

Reliable design of sour water strippers

Jul-2012

A simulation model aims to raise confidence in the reliability of sour water stripper design. Oil refining always generates sour water, and within a refinery ...

Understand and track water chemistry to increase profits in oil and gas

May-2018

In a context of low oil and gas prices, increased water stress, and changing regulations, water management platforms that assist in water sourcing, treatment, ...

Alberta energy regulator cracks down on non-compliant water intakes

Apr-2020

In 2019, the Government of Canada made several important changes to the federal Fisheries Act, administered by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). As a ...

Treating oilfield wastewater can uncover value: Are you throwing it away?

Jun-2021

Large volumes of oilfield wastewater (called brine or produced water) are generated each year in the oil and gas industry.

Fast response to the urgent need for a wastewater solution

Jul-2023

How mobile water treatment suppliers can help oil refinery and petrochemical firms protect licence to operate and reduce environmental impact during rapid ...

Prepare for the unexpected with a first-aid water treatment plan

Jun-2024

In today’s volatile business landscape, companies encounter a myriad of risks, ranging from production interruptions to climatic disasters and epide ...

Ensuring business continuity of ageing plants

Jun-2024

Effective strategies for water emergencies and planned maintenance.

Energy conservation in a crude unit

Feb-2016

Online cleaning of a CDU/VDU heat exchanger network saved on time, energy and environmental impact.

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

Optimising cooling water systems

Oct-2005

An integrated approach to chemical treatment can improve reliability, reduce costs and extend the life of cooling systems. Cooling system problems can ...