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Liquid-liquid separation technology
In industrial process equipments liquid-liquid mixtures are produced by essentially two different mechanisms. a) Mixing of the phases in either purpose built equipment, mechanical mixers, static mixers where pressure energy is applied to increase the surface free energy of the fluids to produce droplets, or in shear flow of the fluid mixture in pipes. b) The cooling of a saturated liquid below the solution point so that the solute phase condenses out of solution resulting in ...
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FIBER FILM - Non-dispersive hydrocarbon treating
Introduced in 1974, the FIBER FILM® Contactor is the foundation for a variety of caustic, amine and acid treating processes. Merichem processes using FIBER FILM Contactors have been licensed worldwide and successfully applied to treating problems throughout the hydrocarbon processing industries. One of the most common applications of FIBER FILM Contactor technology is in caustic treatment, an essential part of hydrocarbon processing for impurity removal. Merichem’s FIBER ...
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Axens engineering services revamping
For a successful revamping project, no matter the degree of its complexity, and in accordance with your tight schedules, Axens is your unique contact during the phase preceding detailed engineering. Axens’ offer is based on our well founded expertise and several decades of experience. Our team of equipment specialists and our extensive network of detailed engineering contractors and equipment manufacturers complete this offer. Our approach consists of successive ...
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Low and zero rare-earth FCC catalysts
Rare-earth metals are an important component of FCC catalysts, as well as being a key raw material for many strategic industries with applications ranging from military devices to electronic components. In addition, they are essential constituents in newly evolving green technologies, such as hybrid cars and wind turbines. Rather ironically, rare-earth metals are not so rare, however they tend to be concentrated in hard to extract ore deposits. As a result, the world’s ...
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Triple-offset metal seated butterfly valve
KX Safeflex provides a valve which is reliable, cost-effective and due to specification for critical applications and in various aspects is far superior to conventional solutions. OHL Gutermuth supplies this series of butterfly valves in many variations in terms of function, construction and material, fully adapted to the individual operational requirements. Throughout the sectors of power stations, paper and chemical industry, petrochemicals, gas industry, water and wastewater, ...
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Solutions for cavitation, noise and flow-induced torque
Q: I need a solution for a demanding control valve application where the dynamic torque and cavitation have been challenging for conventional butterfly valves. Do you have any solutions in your product range? A: We would recommend our Neles™ Q-Disc™, which is available for our Neldisc™ and Wafer-Sphere™ butterfly valves. In short, Q-disc is a flow balancing trim designed to address the dynamic torque-related challenges included by flow in butterfly valve applications. ...
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Some do’s and dont's of project execution
A widely studied in-depth survey identified 18 key factors that influence selection of engineering contractors. Project management (PM) capability was number 1. Conceptual engineering (CE) capability was number 17. Now, there can be no argument about number 1. But ranking CE next to last raises some serious questions about how the industry views the importance (or lack of it) of this aspect of project work. Is this view justified? Consider this: CE, which ideally consists of ...
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Hydrogen sulfide removal from sour associated gas
In November of 1999, PT Pertamina (Indonesia’s staterun oil company) installed the LO-CAT® II Hydrogen Sulfide Oxidation Process for their Mudi Field in East Java, Indonesia. The oil production operation at the Mudi field was producing up to 11 MMSCFD of sour associated gas. This associated gas was to be used to strip additional H2S from the sour crude and to generate power in 3 gas fired turbines. Pertamina investigated several alternative sulfur recovery options, ...
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A customer contacted Sulzer to increase capacity while improving the CO2 removal in the existing CO2 absorption column of their ethylene plant. This was the third revamp for this particular column and continued improvements can be hard to find. A proper caustic tower design requires a proper understanding of CO2 absorption with caustic. CO2 + 2NaOH Na2CO3 + H2O Sulzer replaced the conventional random packing with NeXRing and modified the operating parameters to match the ...
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Modular instrumentation bridle
At a time when cost-effective level control solutions are paramount in the process industry, Orion Instruments introduces the Modular Instrumentation Bridle (MIB). Our unique approach to complementing a vessel with the appropriate instrumentation and control technologies goes beyond simply offering bolt-on level, flow, high/low level cutoff switching, etc. to a multitude of process connections. At Orion Instruments, we consider all level control needs as they affect overall costs ...
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TRI-SHARK control valves are able to achieve a nearly equal percentage inherent characteristic, which greatly extends the control range ability. Furthermore, they offer great advantages in the field of cavitation reduction and noise attenuation, as well as in dynamic torque reduction. They are suitable for a wide range of services, for cryogenic temperatures from -196°C up to +815°C, including liquids, gases and steam.
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High performance combustion process analysis of oxygen and combustibles, designed for use in the most hazardous and challenging location. Armed with an integral sampling system custom-designed for operation in some of the hottest and most extreme combustion environments, the FluegasExact is the analyzer of choice for measuring oxygen and combustibles in the most demanding hydrocarbon processing and power generation applications.
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Oil sands crude — profits and problems?
Canadian bitumen production currently runs about 1 MMbpd, with some being sold as Synbit and Dilbit. Over the next 10-12 years output is expected to increase to 3.5 MMbpd and more refiners will begin investing to process it and come to depend on the Synbit and Dilbit for a significant part of their supply. Few today, however, have ever processed these feeds at high blend ratios, and are unaware that conventional process and equipment designs are not up to the job. Canadian oil ...
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Improved H2 purification and recovery with UOP Polybed™ pressure swing adsorption
Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) is the industry standard for H2 purification and long-term, reliable recovery. Honeywell UOP’s PSA technology is relied on by refineries and hydrogen producers worldwide, with more than 1,100 systems installed in over 70 countries. In this free, one-hour webinar, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights: - Understand what makes Honeywell UOP Polybed™ PSA purification technology unique - Learn about recent changes in Honeywell ...
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Boosting refinery margins through blend optimisation and loss control
In the current fast-paced and cost-sensitive refinery environment, enhancing margins is no longer just a competitive advantage, it’s essential for survival. This exclusive webinar dives deep into two of the most transformative strategies for boosting refinery margins: Blend Optimization and Hydrocarbon Loss Control. By honing these critical processes, refineries can drive operational excellence, reduce inefficiencies, and elevate product quality, ultimately improving profitability. Why ...
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Advanced analytical measurement techniques for emerging feedstocks
Can sustainability and profitability go hand in hand? Join us for an insightful webinar that explores how advanced analytical measurement techniques can drive both growth and resilience in the petrochemical industry. With expertise in distillation, elemental analysis, and gas chromatography, PAC offers innovative solutions to optimize operations for players in plastic circularity. In this webinar, we will cover trends in the petrochemical market, including emerging feedstocks, ...
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Electrification of process heating to reduce CO2 emissions: environmental and economic benefits
As industries worldwide confront ambitious climate goals, electrification has become a vital strategy for reducing emissions and advancing sustainability. Whether in manufacturing, energy production, or heavy industries, electrification is transforming industrial processes by driving both environmental and economic benefits. While the primary goal is to move away from fossil fuel-based systems to significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions, electrification offers a broader spectrum ...
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Driving process optimization and reduced downtime with advanced level measurement
Your processes demand precise level controls, avoiding the negative impact of losing real liquid or slurry levels. Accurate and consistent measurements need to cope with challenges such as foaming and fluctuating vessel pressures. With over 65 years of pioneering expertise in nucleonic instrumentation, Tracerco stands at the forefront of innovation in the petrochemical and refinery sectors. The Tracerco™ Level gauge has evolved through numerous redesigns since its inception. ...
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Reducing contractor expense with smarter maintenance & reliability workstreams
From daily maintenance work to complex annual turnarounds, refineries can use a significant amount of expensive contractor labor. What if you could improve your workstreams, reduce operational complexity, and lower variable costs? In this webinar, we’ll discuss the challenges that refineries face with current ways of work and look at how customers are improving processes and margins with smarter digital tools and processes from Cognite. Watch this free webinar to learn: - ...
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Exploring industrial analytics alternatives in the manufacturing 4.0 Era
In the Manufacturing 4.0 era, industrial organizations have more data at their fingertips than ever, offering the promise of higher production rates, more consistent quality, and reduced costs through data-driven strategies. Standing between many businesses and this promise of process optimization are questions surrounding the right tools to harness this data effectively – a choice complicated by the shifting status of longtime standard OSIsoft’s ProcessBook and PI Vision ...
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Can process electrification accelerate decarbonization of refining and petrochemicals?
Is electrification the right fit to decarbonize the oil and gas sector? Despite global efforts, CO2 emissions continue to rise, placing the O&G industry under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. With the sector responsible for 15% of total energy-related emissions, and its associated processes heavily relying on fossil-fuels, strategic action is crucial to meet global climate goals. This webinar will explore the key drivers and challenges of decarbonization ...
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Breaking feedstock barriers with HTW® gasification technology
In the race to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, industries are facing unprecedented challenges in meeting ambitious targets for sustainable fuels and chemicals. As sustainable feedstocks used today become scarce, the search for innovative solutions has never been more critical. Discover how GIDARA Energy's gasification process and efforts can efficiently convert a wide array of sustainable feedstocks – from forestry residues and municipal solid waste (MSW) to hard-to-recycle ...
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Novel sulfur removal pathways to aid energy reduction and decarbonisation
Decarbonisation and energy efficiency are key economic drivers for refining and petrochemical operators globally, along with emphasis on minimizing sulphur emissions. Sulphur removal has been practiced in the industry for decades. However, with the development of new media, adsorbents, and catalysts, it’s now possible to achieve the above stated goals by deploying these materials in different applications related to refinery and petrochemical sectors. This webinar will showcase ...
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Elevating emulsion layer level measurement
Gain exclusive insights into a groundbreaking Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)-based Multiphase Detector from Ametek Level Measurement Solutions that revolutionizes level measurement in applications with dynamic emulsion layers. Register to attend this free webinar to: - Learn how to accurately measure dynamic emulsion layers. - Overcome challenges that can limit process optimization. - Explore a new, patented concept in utilizing TDR technology for dynamic emulsion layer ...
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Exploring chemical recycling and bio-based plastics production in refineries
How do we meet the growing demand for plastics? The global refining, gas, and petrochemical industries are under pressure to decarbonise and adopt sustainable practices while meeting increasing needs for plastics. This webinar will provide you with the following insights in addressing these challenges: - Explore advanced solutions such as chemical recycling, bio-based plastics, and mechanical recycling - See how Axens integrates recycling technologies into existing refineries - ...
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Catalyst recycling & sulfur recovery: A new approach
Evonik’s catalyst reuse technologies enable today’s sulfur recovery unit operators to gain the activity they require while minimizing cost and environmental footprint, with the help of catalyst reuse technologies. You will benefit from the following insights: • Get an overview of how Evonik is leading the industry in catalyst reuse technologies, in particular for tail gas treating applications. • Explore the benefits of extending catalyst reuse from hydroprocessing ...