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.

Reciprocating compressor suction and discharge valve monitoring

Feb-2013

A decision making guideline evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the most common online monitoring technologies

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 ...

Crude oil vapour pressure testing

Jan-2012

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

Choosing the proper regulator for high-purity applications

Feb-2008

Regulators are highly technical, highly specialised fluid-handling components. So, the next time you need one please do not just grab one out of the supply ...

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

Control of foaming in amine systems

Sep-2007

Amine solutions foam. Solution foaming causes plant upsets. It is the disengagement or break time that differentiates normal, desirable froth from undesirable ...

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 ...

Pitting and crevice corrosion of offshore stainless steel tubing

Jan-2009

Stainless steel tubing on oil and gas platforms is regularly employed in process instrumentation and sensing, as well as chemical inhibition, hydraulic ...

Bayernoil mild hydrocracker CATnap application

May-2012

On 21 January, Bayernoil, Neustadt, successfully shut down the mild hydrocracker (MHC) using the CATnap catalyst passivation process applied by Cat Tech ...

Tube and pipe fitting considerations for reliable, leak-tight process lines

Mar-2008

Unreliable process lines create excessive costs for industry in the form of higher operating expenditures, increased downtime and potentially negative ...

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.

Analysing economic viability of opportunity crudes

Jul-2008

Challenges to refinery heavy oil upgrades are discussed. Demand for heavy and high-TAN crudes continues to rise as light sweet crude reserves decline. ...

Elemental Analysis in waste oil and recycling

Jan-2011

Huge quantities of waste oil and related wastes are generated each year. Properly collected and processed, these wastes can be a valuable energy source ...

Conversion of syngas to diesel

Apr-2008

An overview of Fischer-Tropsch technologies for the production of diesel from syngas using a variety of feedstocks

Gasoline production in the age of shale oil, renewable fuel mandates, and tier 3 regulations

Apr-2014

The North American shale oil production surge has provided North American refiners with a seemingly bounty of high quality crudes.

A few sweet tricks for sour gas

May-2014

Large volumes of acid gas (H2S and SO2-rich gas) are generated from various technologies used to sweeten sour off-gases, or acid gas.

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 ...

Can refiners afford carbon capture?

Jan-2010

CCS is not widely considered an economical way of reducing refiners’ carbon footprints, but case studies indicate great variation in the cost of imp ...

Early failure detection and shutdown of critical compressor due to a crosshead fracture

Aug-2011

Over the last few years it has become more and more apparent that operators of piston compressors use specific monitoring systems particular for their ...

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 ...

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 ...

Best practices for installation of 
safety valves

Mar-2013

One of the most critical automatic safety devices in a steam system is the safety valve. The safety valve provides a protective measure for lives, equipment ...

Optimising hydrogen production and use

Jul-2011

Knowledge of hydrogen producing and consuming process technologies, systems analyses and process controls can be leveraged to optimise hydrogen use

The evolution of 
biodiesel

Oct-2007

The expanding market presence and the breakthrough of refiners into the biodiesel sector are discussed along with commercialised and emerging production ...

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 ...

Hydrogen – making the move from industrial gas to fuel

May-2020

Our sun creates energy through the fusion reaction of hydrogen to form helium: that’s been going on for millions of years.

Refinery protection with gas detection

Apr-2020

Based on several recent M&A transaction valuations it is fair to say that the price tag of a medium-sized, medium-complexity refinery in Europe is in the ...

The business case for digitalisation in the refining sector

Apr-2020

When we use the word ‘digitalisation’ what do we really mean? Computers have been used for process control since Fortran 77 was developed in the late ...

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 ...

Choosing the proper regulator for high-purity applications

Feb-2008

Regulators are highly technical, highly specialised fluid-handling components. So, the next time you need one please do not just grab one out of the supply ...

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.

Reciprocating compressor suction and discharge valve monitoring

Feb-2013

A decision making guideline evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the most common online monitoring technologies

Real-time total chlorine monitoring to ensure optimal desalter performance

May-2019

Chlorides are always present in raw crude oils and their concentrations vary greatly. Depending on origin, transportation methods, and process conditions, ...

Control of foaming in amine systems

Sep-2007

Amine solutions foam. Solution foaming causes plant upsets. It is the disengagement or break time that differentiates normal, desirable froth from undesirable ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gasoline production in the age of shale oil, renewable fuel mandates, and tier 3 regulations

Apr-2014

The North American shale oil production surge has provided North American refiners with a seemingly bounty of high quality crudes.

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

Bayernoil mild hydrocracker CATnap application

May-2012

On 21 January, Bayernoil, Neustadt, successfully shut down the mild hydrocracker (MHC) using the CATnap catalyst passivation process applied by Cat Tech ...

A few sweet tricks for sour gas

May-2014

Large volumes of acid gas (H2S and SO2-rich gas) are generated from various technologies used to sweeten sour off-gases, or acid gas.

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.

HDXRF vs ICP for nickel and vanadium in crude oil

May-2018

Technology introduced over the last decade, such as horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, has led to new sources of light tight oil (LTO).

Precision Comparison Case Study — HDXRF® vs ICP (IP 501 & IP 621)

Jul-2020

As petroleum professionals continue to refine their production processes, products such as crude oil, residual fuel oils, and VGO can contain higher concentrations ...

Best practices for installation of 
safety valves

Mar-2013

One of the most critical automatic safety devices in a steam system is the safety valve. The safety valve provides a protective measure for lives, equipment ...

How refineries around the globe are preventing chloride catastrophes with XRF

Dec-2019

Organic chlorides do not occur naturally in crude oil; however, their presence remains a disruptive issue in the refining industry.

Conversion of syngas to diesel

Apr-2008

An overview of Fischer-Tropsch technologies for the production of diesel from syngas using a variety of feedstocks

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 ...

Get fast D4294 sulphur results without centrifuging

Feb-2019

Petroleum professionals looking to certify their products are commonly tied to specific method types for analysis.

Can refiners afford carbon capture?

Jan-2010

CCS is not widely considered an economical way of reducing refiners’ carbon footprints, but case studies indicate great variation in the cost of imp ...