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Reducing reactor turnaround time
Jan-2015
A refinery uses catalyst passivation technology for safer and more 
efficient turnarounds.
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Maximising profitability with FCC feeds from opportunity crudes
May-2015
Case studies show how to achieve optimal monetisation value with opportunity feeds through operating strategies, innovative catalysts and technical st ...
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Residue hydrocracking for 
value addition
Jul-2014
Chevron Lummus Global worked closely with a private refiner in China to define a processing scheme that would upgrade low value, opportunistic feedstocks ...
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Reducing FCC SOx in 
partial-burn regenerators
Apr-2008
Latest developments in SOx-reduction additives are discussed along with their relative merits and appropriate applications
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The future for hydrocracking: part 2
Feb-2018
Technical solutions and strategies for innovative hydrocracking technologies are needed to meet challenging environmental legislation and future market ...
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Increased steam methane reformer throughput
Apr-2017
Switching to a foil based catalyst technology raised throughput substantially for a hydrogen producer.
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Achieving advantages with 
state of the art FCC catalyst solutions
Jun-2015
The drop in crude prices affects individual customers in different ways, as refiners re-optimise process and yield objectives based on the availability ...
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Dewaxing challenging paraffinic feeds
Apr-2014
Catalytic dewaxing using recent developments in dewaxing catalysts provides an alternative method for cold flow improvement in diesel and lube oil.
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FCC catalysts for resid processing
Apr-2009
The diversifying feedstock scenario for FCCU operations has resulted in significant growth in the resid feed sector
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Improving hydrogen plant performance: Part II
Oct-2002
Optimisation of operating conditions requires an in-depth study of the hydrogen plant, say the authors. They consider the optimisation of catalyst and ...
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Best practices for SOx emissions control
Mar-2013
Applying the key elements of experience gained since the introduction of 
SOx-reducing additives for FCC operations
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Catalyst additives reduce rare earth costs
Jan-2012
Catalyst additive technologies help to control rare earth costs in fresh FCC catalyst additions and in SOx capture
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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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FCC catalyst for maximum propylene
Nov-2016
A case study for boosting unit profitability through FCC catalyst selection for propylene maximisation
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Shale crudes and FCC: 
a mismatch from heaven?
May-2014
Weighing the effects that the processing of shale oils has on FCC unit operation, such as iron poisoning of FCC catalysts.
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The future for hydrocracking: part 1
Nov-2017
Hydrocracking technology faces challenges and opportunities amid diesel emission scandals, low sulphur marine fuels, and the growing position of electric ...
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Capturing maximum value with tight oil feeds in the FCC
Apr-2014
FCCs processing tight oil feeds require catalyst choices to deal with higher conversion, heat balance concerns, and higher sodium, calcium and iron.
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Oct-2004
A review of the common pitfalls in scoping, designing, implementing and operating ULSD units. The authors offer various solutions, ranging from optimising ...
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SA-BIN spent catalysts storage/shipping containers
Feb-2015
How spent precious metal bearing catalysts can be moved around the globe quickly and cost effectively
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FCC catalyst lowers dry gas and improves yield (TIA)
Oct-2015
Trials with BASF’s Boron Based Technology (BBT) catalyst platform demonstrated higher flexibility and profitability for refiners processing resid feeds ...
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Adding value to FCC operations
Feb-2005
Case studies show how a distributed matrix structure-based additive enables the conversion of low-valued heavy-cycle oil and slurry into gasoline and ...
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Reducing FCC unit 
NOx emissions
Mar-2008
Mechanisms of FCC unit NOx formation and logical steps to minimise these emissions are discussed. Performance examples at each stage of operation using ...
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Using butane feedstock in a hydrogen plant
Mar-2007
Case study on the use of butane feed for the Repsol YPF La Coruña hydrogen plant. The process in which a refiner and technology partner evaluated the ...
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Oct-2005
Additives have helped a Chinese refinery to yield increased profitability of over $3 million a year by transforming low-valued slurry into high-valued ...
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Maximising propylene in the FCC unit
Jun-2016
Comparative trials with FCC catalyst formulations identified a winner on olefins selectivity and other factors.
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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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Maximise ethylene gain and acetylene selective hydrogenation efficiency
Mar-2013
Third-generation stabilised front-end selective acetylene hydrogenation catalysts provide high selectivity, low sensitivity to CO swings and slow deac ...
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FCC metals trapping additive trial (TIA)
Apr-2019
The Parkland refinery in Burnaby, British Columbia has consistently high levels of feed metals going to the FCC. In the past, high levels of fresh catalyst ...
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Catalyst selection — a refiner’s perspective
Nov-2015
The refining industry is fortunate to have the catalyst suppliers as our partners. They have been leaders in developing new technology for refining.
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Advances in FCC catalyst performance
Oct-2010
Upgraded manufacturing processes have produced an FCC catalyst with increased gasoline yield and high hydrothermal stability at high severity operatio ...
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Structured catalysts for steam reformers
Jun-2015
A foil based catalyst aims to avoid the limitations of ceramic pellet substrates in steam reforming.
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Maximising FCC performance and yields with catalyst innovations (ERTC)
Nov-2017
BASF analyses equilibrium catalyst (Ecat) and operating data from over 200 units worldwide. These data provide valuable information on refinery conditions ...
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MIDW technology as a drop-in 
catalyst solution
Feb-2018
Benefits of upgrading to a highly isomerisation-selective distillate 
dewaxing catalyst.
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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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FCC catalyst accelerates bottoms upgrading
Apr-2020
A competitive FCC catalyst trial demonstrated that improved diffusion of feed and products boosts unit performance when residence time is short
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Hydroprocessing rate increase using shaped charges
Apr-2018
Catalyst size and shape are critical contributors to hydroprocessing reactor performance.
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Steam reforming catalysts raise production efficiency
Jul-2020
The primary reformer is the most energy-intensive element in syngas production. New steam reforming catalysts reduce its energy costs and raise produc ...
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HCN and NOx control strategies 
in the FCC
Apr-2014
Results of research into emissions from the FCC, plus guidance on how to obtain the minimum level of NOx.
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Maximising propylene and isobutylene from the FCC
Aug-2018
A combination of recent catalyst and additive developments raised a refinery’s output of FCC propylene and isobutylene.
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Improving cold flow in diesel fuel
Feb-2021
Hydrotreating arrangements that overcome challenges to diesel’s cold flow properties meet current specifications more economically than blending and ...
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FCC SOx additives and security of supply
Jun-2021
Rare earth prices could accelerate again as a result of trade tensions.
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Mar-2010
Exploration of an unconventional fuel mixture has resulted in a novel 
catalyst-based technology
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Consider multivariate statistical modelling to maximise FCC unit profitability
Nov-2013
Process models(a) and simulation(b) can be used to simulate the fluidised-bed catalytic cracking (FCC) unit process, kinetic or multivariate statistical ...
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Dealing with mercury in refinery processes
Jul-2010
The effects of mercury contamination on operations, and its treatment, are emerging issues for refiners
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'Snakes and ladders' for maximising propylene
Oct-2014
Changes in process conditions in tandem with ZSM-5 additives widen the potential for petrochemicals production from the FCC unit
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Jan-2017
In 2016, global growth should fall to 3.1% before rising back up to 3.4% in 2017 according to IMF’s latest estimations. Long-term perspectives in industrialised ...
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Opening the crude flexibility window: automation manages threats in real time
Sep-2018
By increasing the volume of quality data, refiners can automate the correct addition of chemical additives to respond to variations in unit performanc ...
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Meeting increased hydrogen demand (TIA)
Nov-2019
Hydrogen is a simple molecule, yet around 70 million t/y are produced today mostly for oil refining and chemical production; and the demand is growing ...
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Co-processing alternative feedstocks through the FCC
Apr-2023
Decarbonise your FCC by co-processing alternative feedstocks, and enhance the incorporation of biogenic carbon in products.
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Mercury removal from liquid hydrocarbons
Mar-2005
Various methodologies for the measurement of mercury levels in gaseous and liquid hydrocarbons are available, while inorganic routes for mercury removal ...
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Boosting profitability in a maximum propylene FCC
Feb-2021
Refiner and supplier collaborated to evaluate, prepare, and execute the revamp of an FCC and an LPG olefins additive trial.
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Improving cold flow in diesel fuel
Feb-2021
Hydrotreating arrangements that overcome challenges to diesel’s cold flow properties meet current specifications more economically than blending and ...
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How can we raise butenes (butylenes) production from our FCC unit?
Feb-2021
Response to a question in the Q1 2021 issues Q&A Feature
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How can we raise butanes production from our FCC unit?
Feb-2021
Responses to a question in the Q1 2021 issues Q&A Feature
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Is there an alternative to conventional hydrotreating of FCC naphtha that will reduce octane loss?
Feb-2021
Responses to a question in the Q1 2021 issues Q&A feature
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Feb-2021
Responses to a question in the Q1 2021 issues Q&A feature
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What type of catalyst do we need for low pressure hydrotreating of middle distillates?
Feb-2021
Responses to a question in the Q1 2021 issues Q&A Feature
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Increased flexibility and profitability from hydroprocessing catalyst
Jan-2021
Refiners have faced, and will continue to face, numerous external challenges from multiple fronts to maintain a profitable operation.
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Fifty years of CCR platforming
Jan-2021
Professionals in the oil and gas industry today may not remember when gasoline was sold in multiple grades that included fuels containing tetraethyl l ...
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Renewable Identification Numbers, sulphur credit pricing and economics
Dec-2020
Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) are credits used to certify compliance with the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) which requires certain minimum volumes ...
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Revamping an integrated hydrocracker and lube base oil unit
Dec-2020
Process and catalytic advances enabled large-scale expansion of an integrated unit to increase fuels and base oil production.
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Fixed bed naphtha reformer catalyst regeneration - a history of naphtha reforming
Dec-2020
Refiners have been reforming naphtha to improve its octane or to produce aromatic chemicals since the 1930s.
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Hydrocracker revamp lifts product flexibility
Nov-2020
How an innovative moving bed technology enabled a major refinery to improve residue conversion and crude flexibility.
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Adding value with catalyst testing — supporting refineries in challenging times (ERTC)
Nov-2020
The refining industry is under enormous pressure to adapt to the global changes led by measures against climate change.
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Rare earths weaponised: the impact on FCC units from an escalation in global trade tensions (ERTC)
Nov-2020
Most refiners with FCC units do not need to be reminded of the chaos and financial pain resulting from the monumental 30-fold increase in rare earth metal ...
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Arkema develops new digital features for the sulphiding of hydroprocessing catalysts (ERTC)
Nov-2020
In 2020, Arkema successfully tested and implemented a digital environment that both eases and strengthens data communication with the refinery during the ...
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Precious metals recycling: quality of service (ERTC)
Nov-2020
In today’s business world, proper supply chain management mandates that we examine the effectiveness of every individual process, the safe use of each ...
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FCC catalyst boosts bottoms upgrade
Nov-2020
A combination of novel matrix technologies in a new FCC catalyst increased bottoms upgrading of residual feeds and improved profitability.
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Mid-cycle skim doubles run time and throughput (TiA)
Nov-2020
Not long after a recent summer turnaround, a major Gulf Coast refinery had a problem.
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What is sintering in relation to catalyst deactivation and how can it be avoided? (PTQ Q&A)
Oct-2020
Response to a question in the Q3 2020 issue of PTQ
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Oct-2020
Response to a question in the Q3 2020 issue of PTQ
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Oct-2020
Responses to a question in the Q3 2020 issue of PTQ
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Sep-2020
Tracerco technology can see inside the very heart of operations to determine why processes are not operating as expected.
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IMO 2020: meeting the challenge
Sep-2020
Developments in fuel additive technology address challenges and uncertainties raised by the IMO 2020 regulations
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Making innovative catalysts to trigger a reaction in chemical, gas and refining processes
Aug-2020
When you are creating high-quality petrochemical end products, you must first trigger a reaction.