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Predicting future FCC operations 
via analytics
Oct-2014
Data analysis enables a company to take advantage of patent information to unveil underlining development trends for formulating technology strategies ...
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Multi-stage reaction catalysts
Jul-2011
BASF’s Multi-Stage Reaction Catalyst (MSRC) platform takes advantage of staged reactions with different catalytic attributes in much the same way that ...
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Designing and engineering catalysts for hydrotreating
May-2017
Advanced analytical and experimental techniques combine in the development of a new hydrotreating catalyst.
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Automating catalyst withdrawal for improved safety
Apr-2018
Catalyst withdrawals can be carried out continuously and reliably, minimising operator risk and maintaining the integrity of withdrawal piping.
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Apr-2016
A sandwich catalyst system has given the additional activity needed to process difficult feed in a hydrotreater.
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Jul-2019
Selecting the best catalyst for a unit demands thorough evaluation of the available options.
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Jun-2011
Assesses the impact of platinum group metal values on the profit margins of precious metal catalyst users
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Jun-2016
Purification and dispersion strategies applied to hydroprocessing catalyst can improve reactor performance
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Sep-2013
How rhenium in spent precious metals bearing process catalysts can prove a hidden asset, enhancing hydrocarbon processing profits.
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Case study: How Shell is navigating the energy transition (ERTC)
Dec-2019
Although the transportation sector’s trend towards electrification offers important climate change and air quality benefits, it presents many energy ...
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Oil sands-derived feed processing
Jul-2013
Processing crudes derived from oil sands requires a good understanding of the facility, and of the sources and processing requirements of the available ...
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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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Nov-2021
Co-processing biogenic feedstocks offers refiners options for meeting renewable fuel standards and other regulatory requirements.
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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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545DX: higher performance with a new NiMo catalyst for ULSD
Feb-2013
Advanced Refining Technologies continues to expand its line of ultra-high-activity DX Catalyst Series in response to refiners’ demands for superior technology ...
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Improvements to increase fuel capacity and quality
Oct-2002
By using staged technology upgrades, fuels production at the Jiddah refinery was expanded and quality improved, meeting market and regulatory criteria
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Feb-2006
FCC catalyst technology can help refiners processing resids overcome any negative effects on unit operation and operate more profitably and efficientl ...
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Role of advances in FCC catalyst technology
Jan-2003
Sulphur-reducing chemistry that preserves gasoline yield and minimises octane loss while avoiding cut point penalties can help meet clean fuel specifications ...
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Increased propylene from heavier residues
May-2021
A specially developed catalyst enables a refiner to raise propylene selectivity from heavier feeds at maximum feed rate.
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ULSD production at low pressure
Feb-2005
A large number of existing diesel hydrotreaters are operated at pressures below 30 bar. The catalyst used for production of ULSD in these hydrotreaters ...
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Vent gas treatment in platforming
Nov-2019
Unlike a conventional scrubbing system, the latest regenerator vent gas chloride treatment for platforming units does not employ caustic
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Recoup money from your spent catalyst
Jul-2012
How you can reap additional revenues from spent platinum process catalysts. Virtually all refining, petrochemical and chemical processors throughout the ...
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Increased activity in FCC pretreat
May-2015
Advances in metal chelation techniques deliver higher performance catalysts for FCC pretreat. The process of optimising a catalyst is no easy task.
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FCC additive demonstrations: Part 1
Jul-2004
A review of the issues associated with the FCC additive testing, data collection and analysis required by the US Environmental Protection Agency’s consent ...
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Improvements to water gas shift process
Dec-2019
With a growing population supplies of natural resources are under ever-increasing pressure, their sustainable use has never been higher on the agenda.
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Improvements to water gas shift process
Dec-2019
With a growing population supplies of natural resources are under ever-increasing pressure, their sustainable use has never been higher on the agenda.
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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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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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Residuum hydrocracking: chemistry and catalysis
Aug-2019
Significant advances have been made in understanding the hydrocracking chemistry of residuum oils and in the catalytic systems required for deep conversion ...
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Vent gas treatment in platforming
Nov-2019
Unlike a conventional scrubbing system, the latest regenerator vent gas chloride treatment for platforming units does not employ caustic
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Increased propylene from heavier residues
May-2021
A specially developed catalyst enables a refiner to raise propylene selectivity from heavier feeds at maximum feed rate.
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Key considerations for design and operation of a renewable diesel unit
Nov-2021
Design of the process configuration and operation of the unit are fundamental aspects in the production of renewable diesel. dstocks include vegetable ...
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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
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Four-stage hydrocracking pretreatment
Mar-2015
A four-zone approach to hydrocracking pretreatment catalysis aims for greater flexibility in activity, stability, hydrogen consumption and pressure dr ...
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Maximising crude value in base oil production
Nov-2019
Retrofitting a combination of all-hydroprocessing routes delivers lower capital and operating costs in the production of premium base oil stocks.
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Minimising FCC slurry exchanger fouling
Jan-2008
A case study shows when to expect reductions in slurry / FCC preheat exchanger duty from a variety of factors, including organic and inorganic-based f ...
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Bottoms upgrading of FCC resid feedstock
Jun-2019
A refiner chose a new catalyst to improve bottoms upgrading and maximise fuels production from resid feeds.
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Dieselisation screening studies
Mar-2011
Catalyst and process studies address refiners’ requirements to respond to a changing market for diesel and other fuels
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Catalysts for hydrogen management
Mar-2013
Use and optimisation of high-performance catalysts are an important tool to increase hydrogen supply in a refinery
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Recovering precious metals from processing catalysts
Aug-2013
In round numbers, there are over 100 Gulf-region hydrocarbon refiners. These organisations are state owned, joint ventures, original concessions, or independent, ...
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The importance of using pilot plant testing for FCC catalyst selection
Aug-2013
In the EMEA region, over 65% of refineries perform catalyst testing prior to selecting FCC catalysts for their units.
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Continuous innovation for residue FCC catalyst technology
Jun-2015
Although Tight Oil has captured the attention of the world and changed the landscape of North American refining, resid type feeds continue to play a key ...
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A refinery study of FCC vs Gasolfin for naphtha cracking into propylene (ERTC)
Nov-2017
European refineries have experienced challenging market conditions over the past decade. Between 2008 and 2013, European refining capacity decreased by ...
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Operating in the jungle of renewables (ERTC)
Nov-2017
In Europe, 10% of transport fuels should come from renewable sources by 2020. This will partially be achieved by hydroprocessing renewable feedstocks.
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High performance catalyst for liquid phase EB technology
Jul-1997
The EBZ-500 catalyst has raised catalyst peformance, achieving not only greater purity in the ethylbenzene produced and, consequently, in styrene monomer, ...
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FCC additive demonstrations Part 2
Oct-2004
An overview of additive technology for reducing SOx and NOx emissions, and a review of CO combustion promoter technology and performance at a refiner ...
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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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The fastest route to higher octanes
May-2016
The refinery octane pool is balanced and determined by the aggregate performance of multiple process units.
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Role of advances in FCC catalyst technology
Jan-2003
Sulphur-reducing chemistry that preserves gasoline yield and minimises octane loss while avoiding cut point penalties can help meet clean fuel specifications ...
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Apr-2003
A review of the use of chloride guard beds to treat liquid phase and gas phase streams to prevent operational problems from hard-to-detect organic chlorides, ...
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Dealing with hydrogenation catalyst poisons
Mar-2018
For stable operation of a pyrolysis gasoline unit, it is crucial to know the effects of poisons and inhibitors on catalyst performance and how to counteract ...
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Producing ultra low sulphur gasoline with octane retention
Mar-2018
A drop-in catalyst enabled refiners to meet ultra low sulphur gasoline requirements with more severe feedstocks while retaining octane barrels
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Advances in residue hydrocracking
Mar-2018
Recent developments in ebullated bed hydrocracking technology target high residue conversion and high quality products.
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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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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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SOx and NOx emission abatement in the FCC
Feb-2018
The complexities of sulphur and nitrogen species formation in the FCC call for tailor made catalyst additive chemistry to limit formation of polluting ...
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Eliminating inert entry for catalyst changeout (TIA)
Feb-2018
Since hydrocracking and hydrotreating catalyst were introduced to the refining industry in the mid-20th century, it has always been a struggle to safely ...
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Oxidation catalysts for VOC reduction
Jan-2018
How destruction of volatile organic compounds at lower temperatures is positioning catalytic oxidation systems for the future
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Meeting low sulphur diesel challenges
Dec-2017
Liquid stream hydroprocessing technology enabled a refiner to meet fast-changing diesel sulphur specifications and process a wide variety of feedstock ...
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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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Catalyst technologies for improved FCC yields
Nov-2017
Boron based nickel passivation enables refiners to reduce contaminant hydrogen and coke production and improve FCC yields.
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Nov-2017
Collaboration between technical and project teams enabled the fast-track replacement of an FCC unit
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Precious metals catalyst: understanding the technology (ERTC)
Nov-2017
The Catalyst Life-Cycle. The vast majority of petroleum and petrochemical processors use catalysts that contain one or more precious metals such as platinum, ...
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A refinery study of FCC vs Gasolfin for naphtha cracking into propylene (ERTC)
Nov-2017
European refineries have experienced challenging market conditions over the past decade. Between 2008 and 2013, European refining capacity decreased by ...
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Operating in the jungle of renewables (ERTC)
Nov-2017
In Europe, 10% of transport fuels should come from renewable sources by 2020. This will partially be achieved by hydroprocessing renewable feedstocks.
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High-efficiency filtration extends SRU cycle length (ERTC)
Nov-2017
At a facility in the heart of Western Europe, engineers had all but resigned to their fate: every 60 days, they would have to 
take down a whole ...
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High-performance catalysts and technology in action (ERTC)
Nov-2017
As environment regulations continue to get stricter, refiners are being challenged to provide cleaner transportation fuels while, at the same time, processing ...
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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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FCC gasoline desulphurisation for Tier 3 sulphur compliance
Sep-2017
FCC gasoline desulphurisation is used widely in refineries around the world. It is growing in importance because of new regulations that require sulphur ...
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Enhancements in Ethylene Oxide/Ethylene Glycol manufacturing technology
Aug-2017
The markets for ethylene oxide (EO) and ethylene glycol (EG) continue to see attractive growth. This means that at least one or two new plants will need ...
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Leveraging hydrocracking to upgrade low value streams
Aug-2017
Flexible design of hydrocracking catalyst systems enables maximum conversion of lower value feed streams into more valuable liquid products.
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Close guard against chloride issues (TIA)
Aug-2017
Chloride removal monitoring and maintenance associated with the catalytic reformer unit (CRU) has long been a headache within a refinery.
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Naphtha unit prolongs cycle length, increases feed rate (TIA)
Aug-2017
The Komsomolsk Refinery in Russia has upgraded its naphtha hydrotreating unit with a solution from Topsoe, combining a two-phase gas scale catcher with ...
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Coke protection eliminates skim (TIA)
Aug-2017
For refiners operating a hydrotreating unit, the goal is twofold: minimal downtime and maximum profitability.
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Improving FCC unit profitability
Aug-2017
Upgrading the FCC catalyst and additive system enabled a refiner to increase olefins production with lower bottoms to coke and no increase in dry gas.