Coke drum repair restores capacity (TIA)

May-2020

The mechanical integrity of processing units is key for oil refineries to deliver smooth operations and maximum productivity. When structural damage was ...

Rationalisation of and mitigation options for proposed EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0682

Jun-2016

Part 1: Regulatory background and impact on delayed coking and catalytic reforming units.

The power option

Apr-2019

With the market for high sulphur fuel oil under pressure, refiners with delayed cokers can instead opt for higher value power and steam generation.

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 ...

Minimising unwanted coke formation in FCC operations

Apr-2023

Design and operating practices to minimise the amount and effects of unwanted coke formation in FCC operations.

Considerations for repurposing a fuel-grade coker into a needle coker

Nov-2022

How a delayed coking unit originally designed and operated to produce fuel-grade coke could be repurposed to produce needle coke.

Managing the life cycle of coke drums

Sep-2020

Coke drums have finite lives. Understanding where they are in their life cycle is key to managing spending on repair or replacement

Level measurement in coke drums (TiA)

Nov-2020

If heavy components of crude oil are to be converted into lighter ones, cracking processes come into play.

Run length improvement and emissions reduction in delayed coker heaters

May-2023

For many refineries, the delayed coker unit is a vital component of refinery profitability. The tubes used in delayed coker units foul and must be decoked ...

Increase reliability and profitability in delayed coking units

Sep-2021

Global refiners are always seeking new techniques to optimise their refinery assets with the purpose of maximising their profitability.

Design configurations for lowering quenched coke drum venting pressure

Feb-2023

Compare the advantages when installing either an ejector or a water ring compressor for lowering coke drum venting pressure.

Advances in residue upgrading technology

Apr-2002

A combination of mature technology and innovative catalyst design and process improvements provide the flexibility to upgrade heavier feeds

Delayed coker design and project execution

Apr-2002

This article presents insights into the key considerations for residue upgading and details some of the advances in technology, including online computer ...

Managing the molecule: an update on 2005

Jul-2002

An overall look at the opportunities for gas-to-liquids projects in Europe as tighter gasoline and diesel specifications loom

Hydrocarbon removal from amines demonstrated experience

Mar-2006

Bringing amine system contaminants down to low levels has reduced operational problems. Several large operating facilities are now using the latest technology ...

Gamma scanning fractionators

Jan-2007

Gamma scanning is a powerful tool that can be used to determine the cause of flooding and regain column efficiency. Debutaniser capacity and performance ...

Identifying very small 
equipment leaks

Jan-2008

Very small leaks in feed/effluent exchangers can be identified using chemical tracing. This online technique can detect leaks as low as 5.0 ppm, avoiding ...

Coke protection eliminates skim (TIA)

Aug-2017

For refiners operating a hydrotreating unit, the goal is twofold: minimal downtime and maximum profitability.

The power option

Apr-2019

With the market for high sulphur fuel oil under pressure, refiners with delayed cokers can instead opt for higher value power and steam generation.

Processing heavy 
ends: part I

Jul-2008

The synergy of solvent deasphalting and FCC can provide economic access to heavy ends. Pilot plant data on bottom-of-the-barrel processing options are ...

Increasing catalytic reforming yields

Mar-2008

Case study where a CCR Platforming process unit increased profitability by changing to a high-density catalyst. Higher aromatic yields and the ability ...

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 ...