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Servomex - 70 years of gas expertise
Welcome to the latest issue of Expert Solutions. In this issue, we celebrate 70 years since the beginning of Servomex. In 1952, three partners set up Servomex as a manufacturer of electronic products. It’s unlikely they could have foreseen our transformation over the next seven decades to our current position as the global expert in gas analysis. In this issue, we look back at where we started, and how we came to be where we are today. However, while we celebrate the achievements ...
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Our industry-leading gas analyser range and systems, matched to your industry requirements. Developed and manufactured in our UK and Americas Technical Centers, Servomex analyzers are hand-built to precise requirements. This ensures every product we make provides performance optimized to the needs of each customer process. Built around the stable, accurate and reliable gas measurements provided by our world-leading Hummingbird sensing technologies, our analyzers incorporate ...
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Sulfur recovery is a crucial process in various industries, especially those involved in refining petroleum and natural gas. Sulfur containing compounds in these raw materials can be harmful to the environment and pose health hazards. The Claus process, a time-tested and reliable method, effectively recovers sulfur from these sources, ensuring cleaner emissions andcompliance with environmental regulations. Evonik is a complete-package SRU & TGTU catalyst supplier. We manufacture ...
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Tracerco Diagnostics™ Distribution study - FCC stripper
Uniform distribution of catalyst and steam in a stripper is critical to achieve high stripping efficiency (less carry-down of hydrocarbon products from reactor to regenerator). A failure to effectively remove hydrocarbon from the catalyst will result in a loss of product, lower throughput, and lower catalyst activity due to increased regenerator bed temperature. The Field Test Tracerco was contacted to conduct distribution studies for a leading refiner that was experiencing ...
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Fracturing System - Nuclear density meter for fracturing and cementing applications
Berthold offers radiometric density systems that are specifically designed for use in hydraulic fracturing and cementing applications. The systems are installed on blender trucks, high pressure lines, and cementing lines; providing an online measurement of PPA, PPG, density, specific gravity, or percent solids. In addition to their high repeatability, our fracturing systems stand out with their ruggedness in the face of mechanical shock and vibration, and for the low source activities ...
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Hydrogen fuel conversion in fired equipment
Organizations are facing unprecedented challenges in achieving their strategic climate goals. Now is the time to evaluate options for hydrogen refuelling, efficiency improvements, and novel methods of CO2 reduction in fired heaters and boilers. You can reduce carbon footprints by refuelling fired equipment with hydrogen or ammonia. When planning a refuelling effort there is much more to consider than just the Wobbe Index and combustion performance. The system will experience ...
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Water-intensive industrial operations rely on Solenis to provide the water treatment solutions they need to address most, if not all, of the challenges that raw water, utility water and wastewater present, ensuring the optimal quality and use of water.
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Valve controls and actuators product offering
Valmet offers a complete range of Neles™, Neles Easyflow™, Jamesbury™, Stonel™ and Valvcon™ solutions for your valve automation needs. Our valve automation offering ranges from limit switches to reliable actuators and intelligent valve controllers with third generation diagnostics. The unique solutions ensure the best possible valve performance and compliance to environmental regulations, regardless of valve make, model or manufacturer.
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Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) additive for butylenes maximization BASF’s newest additive, Evolve®, maximizes butylenes selectivity and production in the FCCU for refineries who value butylenes production. Technology Evolve is BASF’s newest FCC additive that is designed to deliver LPG with preferential selectivity towards butylenes over propylene versus conventional olefin additives. This additive is well suited for refineries that aim to maximize alkylate. Evolve converts ...
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Tracerco Diagnostics™ Flow Study
What does a Tracerco flowrate study do? Tracerco Diagnostics™ Flow studies measure flowrates through flare lines or piping systems, monitor process changes over start-up/shutdown cycles, and determine leakages past relief or block valves. Our flow study technology offers a rapid, accurate, and cost-effective method of determining flows of gas, water, and organicbased materials. What type of tracer materials are used to perform thetesting? Tracerco’s team of experts will ...
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Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) technology for reducing gasoline sulfur. BASF produces NaphthaClean technology designed for the reduction of sulfur without lowering gasoline production Premium Technology Based on the combination of BASF’s award-winning and commercially-proven Distributed Matrix Structures (DMS) technology and sulfur reduction technology, NaphthaClean gives the refiner both maximum gasoline production and maximum gasoline sulfur reduction. This technology ...
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Purification solutions for the Gas Processing industry
Johnson Matthey’s PURASPECTM absorbents are the industry choice for longest bed life and toughest duties. PURASPEC technology utilises metal oxides specially engineered into robust granules to remove traces of contaminants from hydrocarbon gases and liquids. In particular, the absorbents are designed to remove mercury and a range of sulphur compounds – most frequently hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and carbonyl sulphide (COS). They are widely used for natural gas sweetening to meet ...
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Haldor Topsoe refinery walk-through
Exploring the hidden potential of your refinery. Refinery processes are complex and filled with potential sources of inefficiency. A Topsoe Refinery Walk-Through will identify the hidden opportunities and help you improve the refinery profitability, flexibility, safety, and reliability. Within the past few years, Topsoe has successfully carried out Refinery Walk-Throughs covering hydroprocessing, hydrogen- and sulfur management applications. The goal is to identify potential ...
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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 ...
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Mission critical electric heat tracing solutions for the hydrogen and carbon capture industry
Around the globe, world leaders have pledged to invest in technologies such as carbon capture and hydrogen to help accelerate the energy transition. In this webinar we explain how nVent RAYCHEM solutions can play a vital role in protecting and optimizing H2 and CCUS application, by: • Keeping critical processes operational • Protecting pipes, tanks, and equipment from freezing Register today to benefit from the following insights: • Get an overview of nVent RAYCHEM ...
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Navigating Complexities of Renewables Processing
Refineries are shifting away from producing traditional fuels to remain relevant, compliant and profitable. Join us to learn more about recent developments in renewable feedstocks processing. In this webinar from Ketjen, you will gain an understanding of the regulations and drivers that shape the renewables market. You will also have a chance to learn about operational challenges you may face while processing feedstocks with various amounts and grades of HVO or waste plastic ...
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Transforming hydrogen storage and transport
Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into the hydrogen economy and discuss bankable and sustainable hydrogen transport projects that exist today. This session will focus on the commercialized and groundbreaking Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHC) technology that is revolutionizing the hydrogen economy. We will present an exciting case study demonstrating LOHC's differentiated benefits when transporting blue hydrogen produced in low cost regions and delivering that ...
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Beyond processbook & PI vision: Exploring today’s industrial analytics tools
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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The progress of SAF solutions for the decarbonisation of aviation
As the world increasingly commits to steeper decarbonization targets, the aviation industry is determined to develop sustainable solutions to produce cost-competitive, high-yield jet fuel with minimal environmental impact. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that the 2024 production volume of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) will triple from 2023 levels – soaring to 1.5 million tonnes. This is in line with larger SAF production trends, as 2023 levels ...
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Optimising the efficiency of shutdowns and turnarounds to improve processes
Tracerco’s diagnostic techniques provide you with the invaluable insights you need to reduce your turnaround times and costs by identifying operational process problems and mechanical integrity of internals in real-time and whilst online. Tracerco’s level, density, interface and multiphase nucleonic instrumentation provides invaluable insights to help you make informed decisions to increase profits, manage risks and reduce costs. Making data-driven decisions can significantly ...
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Decarbonizing process heat with industrial heat pumps and steam compressors
Industrial energy consumption accounts for about 25% of energy demand and CO2 emissions worldwide, with process heat being the most common application. Hydrocarbon and basic chemical processing plants are particularly process heat-intensive. Heat demand for basic operations distillation and heating of fluids in US industry is about as energy intense as all other industrial heat applications combined. At the same time, there is a vast, unused potential for waste heat in many plant ...
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Proven decarbonisation pathway for sustainable biofuels and chemicals production from waste
The flexibility to make use of varying waste streams as feedstocks to replace primary fossil resources is a common goal in operations today. You may be looking at sources such as woody and agricultural biomass, MSW, RDF, SRF, sewage sludge, or non-recyclable plastic to produce bio or circular chemicals or sustainable fuels: Bio Syngas, green hydrogen, SAF, sustainable maritime fuels, or BioMethanol. The key question is how to decarbonize these assets to meet sustainability and ...
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Introduction to Sinopec Steam Cracking Technology
Sinopec has been committed to the development and application of steam cracking technology for almost 40 years, and has mastered advanced and complete ethylene technology which can process a variety of feedstocks, including CBL cracking furnace technology, 3 major ethylene recovery technologies (LECT, ART and AERP) and WAO. This webinar will introduce the technology and its applications, with an emphasis on how it can be applied in a variety of plants. By attending, you will ...
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Introduction to the Sinopec Closed Coke Handling System
The Sinopec Closed Coke Handling System (S-CCHS) is a safe and eco-friendly closed petroleum coke removal, conveying, and storage system with remote intelligent operation for pollution-free coke removal. This webinar will introduce the technology and its applications, with an emphasis on how it can be applied in your delayed coking unit operations. By attending, you will gain insights into: - Components and operation of the S-CCHS technology - How S-CCHS can eliminate ...
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Innovative solutions to shape the hydrogen economy
View this webinar for an insightful journey into the future of sustainable energy with Honeywell H₂ Solutions. In this exclusive webinar, we'll delve into cutting-edge innovations in hydrogen technology, focusing on Blue Hydrogen solutions and Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHC). Attending will offer these valuable benefits: - Discover how Honeywell is leading the way in transforming the energy industry through Blue Hydrogen, a game-changing process that reduces carbon ...
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Covering your streams with gas chromatography: Analytical technique and key applications
Gas Chromatography is a critical part of any analytical lab in the refining process. It is such a standard that operators take for granted all the ways it is used. Join us as we will be touching on the importance of GC in the lab, what goes into selecting a unit, and three key applications seen in many labs: Refinery Gas Analysis, Group type Analysis with Reformulyzer pre-frac, and Simulated Distillation. In this webinar we will: - Give an overview of the importance of GC ...
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Beyond processbook & PI vision: Exploring today’s industrial analytics tools
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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Overcoming roadblocks to decarbonisation
Reducing global CO2 emissions and limiting the increase in global average temperature to 1.5°C is probably the greatest challenge humanity has ever faced. The continuous increase in strength and frequency of natural disasters accompanied with record-high temperatures have drastically accelerated the need to take action to reduce our carbon impact. There is a global consensus between governments, companies, and the public that there is a need to decarbonise our societies and, ...
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Biofilm: A hidden threat to refining and petrochemical operations
Did you know that a seemingly insignificant amount of biofilm can negatively affect heat exchanger reliability and efficiency and, as a result, significantly limit production? Attend this webinar from Solenis to gain valuable insights into risks and solution methodologies for biofilm issues. • Learn how biofilm can affect your profitability and production efficiency • Explore novel technologies from Solenis that mitigate the risks posed by biofilm • Hear about a leading ...
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Mission critical electric heat tracing solutions to support the energy transition
Around the globe, clean fuels are helping reduce carbon emissions. And world leaders have pledged to invest in technologies such as carbon capture and hydrogen to help accelerate the clean energy transition. Biofuels, hydrogen, liquefied natural gas and carbon capture technologies are driving the transition to clean fuels and CO2 reduction. This webinar gives you the opportunity to learn how nVent RAYCHEM solutions for the energy transition markets can enable and optimize your ...
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New digital tools to improve operational profitability in refineries
View this webinar to learn how you can leverage new digital tools as part of the Honeywell UOP upgraded PremierPLUS Performance Services offering to avoid unplanned downtime, optimize process performance, manage personnel changes, and reduce energy and emissions. The PremierPLUS Performance Services offering addresses these challenges and can improve operational profitability by an average of $1M to $5M per year. Attending this webinar will give you an overview of Honeywell ...
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Maximizing renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel yields with ISOTERRA Technology
Investments in renewable diesel (RD) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production are gaining considerable momentum and are expected to play a vital role in reducing carbon emissions for heavy-duty transportation. Currently, the majority of these projects focus on the production of HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids). Chevron Lummus Global combines the renewable processing catalyst experience and technology of ART's ENDEAVOR™ catalyst system, CLG's hydroprocessing ...
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Enabling energy transitions with the Callidus® Ultra Blue® Burner System
Join this webinar to learn how your renewable energy and net zero operations can dramatically lower nitric oxide (NOx) emissions with the Honeywell Callidus Ultra-Blue Burner system. Fuels are changing in order to meet corporate commitments to carbon reduction and net zero goals. As your operations use more hydrogen and renewable fuels, production of nitric oxide is increasingly scrutinized in both external regulations and internal emissions targets. Attending this webinar ...
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Excel® Technology: The Sustainable Solution for HydroProcessing Catalysts
Unveil the path to sustainable catalyst processes with Excel® Rejuvenation Technology! Join us as we delve into the art of catalyst rejuvenation, uncovering the means to propel your processes towards enhanced sustainability and waste reduction. Learn how to steer your operations away from wasteful practices and embrace sustainability using Evonik's Excel® Hydroprocessing Catalysts solutions. Our certified Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) lays bare the potential emissions you can ...
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Developments and solutions for renewable fuels testing
Regions and nations around the world are swiftly translating their climate targets into investments in renewable energy and fuel production. This necessitates a multifaceted approach and innovative solutions. Join us for this webinar as we report on the latest developments in the renewable fuels industry, with a particular focus on the transportation sector. We will discuss a range of renewable fuels, including SAF, ethanol, biodiesel, hydrogen, and their derivatives, while exploring ...
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Structured Catalyst for Steam Methane Reforming
Join this webinar to learn about the benefits of ZoneFlow Structured Catalyst for Steam Methane Reforming. Honeywell UOP and ZoneFlow Reactor Technologies recently conducted pilot plant testing of the ZoneFlow Structured Catalyst in a large-scale pilot plant at Université Catholique de Louvain in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. In this free webinar, you will have the opportunity to learn about the technology and benefits that were seen in the pilot test run at near-commercial levels: • ...
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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 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 UOP’s ...
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Low cost production of renewable diesel and SAF with BioFlux™ Hydrotreating Technology
Feed flexibility is critical for operators to stay competitive and deliver high-quality products. But diversifying your feed can bring its own set of challenges. It gets even trickier when working with renewable feedstocks from biological sources. These materials are highly olefinic and might be packed with heteroatom contaminants. To turn them into something valuable, you need substantially more hydrogen than you would for conventional petroleum hydrotreating. We're talking 1,700 ...
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Fundamentals of Safe Liquid Grab Sampling
Every day, grab (or spot) sampling systems allow oil, gas, and chemical companies around the world to simply and accurately determine the quality and composition of the fluids they process. In many cases, however, opportunities remain to improve the ease-of-use, safety, and maintenance requirements of these system by rethinking aspects of their design. In the case of panels that draw liquid samples into laboratory bottles, changes to valve assembly designs, specifically, can yield ...
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Economics of Decarbonisation with Honeywell Sustainability Portfolio and IRA
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed by the US government on August 16, 2022, provides nearly $370B in clean energy and climate funding over the next decade There has never been a better time to invest in a more sustainable future. Our upcoming webinar will provide valuable insights into key IRA provisions and enabling technologies to accelerate industrial decarbonisation and achieve your long-term financial and sustainability goals. This webinar will offer an incredible ...
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Applying Crude to Chemicals technologies for effective petrochemicals production
With the consumption of petrochemicals increasing globally and the demand for transportation fuels under pressure from energy transition initiatives, refiners are being driven to optimize their facilities and explore revenue streams outside of the traditional transportation fuel value chains. There are several alternatives and methodologies to capture additional value from crude oil through conversion into petrochemicals to consider. This webcast covers: - How to convert a ...
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A new perspective on improving process and operational efficiencies
Presented with ageing equipment and ever-increasing environmental restrictions, process engineers are challenged with maximizing efficiency and mitigating problems. Without the necessary information, facing this challenge can be difficult or impossible. Tracerco provides you with the insights you need to help troubleshoot production problems and optimise processes. With the widest range of scanning and tracer diagnostic services on the market, Tracerco helps the refining and ...
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A complementary and holistic approach using mobile water solutions
High water quality across petroleum refining and petrochemical industries is an integral part of every process, including cooling tower make-up and blowdown, desalination, filtration. Additionally, these industries unavoidably generate large volumes of wastewater. The growing demand combined with the increasing water stress and stricter regulations is creating a situation where water is becoming not only costlier but also a more valuable resource. This is leading companies ...
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Preparing for a petrochemical plant revamp or technology upgrade
Petrochemical producers have recently confronted unprecedented volatility in crude oil prices and limits on advantaged feedstock, while the refining and gas sectors remain vigilant to global supply conditions. However, some industry challenges remain unchanged, such as the need to optimize plant operations and cut carbon footprint by reducing the amount of energy required to drive a plant. Equipment nearing the end of its operational life can not only put plants at risk of ...
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Elemental Analysis for Refining and Petrochemicals
Seamless Laboratory and Process Analysis for Total Sulfur and Nitrogen. As expected shifts to petrochemical and crude oil-to-chemicals (COTC) projects expand through 2050, the need for elemental analysis in refining and petrochemical continues to grow. Refiners must meet stringent requirements due to the increase of nitrogen and sulfur in the crude, requiring more focus on processing and control. Join us to learn about laboratory and process analysis for total sulfur and nitrogen. During ...
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How grab sampling can help improve your plants safety
While grab sampling can be a dangerous and hazardous process for both operators and their surrounding environment, too often safety takes a back seat to other day-to-day considerations. If this sounds familiar, tune into this sponsored webinar. It's your opportunity to focus on areas in your plant where safety is a concern and learn methods for ensuring sampling that is not only safe and effective, but also representative. In this webinar, you'll examine hazards associated ...
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Optimizing the value of your unloaded catalyst
The metals contained in spent catalysts offer a valuable follow-on revenue source, but how can you be sure to achieve a fair settlement or receive top dollar? You also need to balance demands of sustainability and lowered environmental impact with ease of recovery and settlement. This webinar gives you an introduction to the precious and base metal management cycle in catalysts and specifically provides you with tips for ensuring a high quality and accurate precious metal settlement, ...
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Unleash the potential of your Naphtha Steam Cracker
The global ethylene market grows at 3.0-3.5% annually, which amounts to 6-7 MM MTA increase in demand every year. Greater than 95% of ethylene is produced using steam cracking. The two of the main feedstocks for steam crackers are naphtha and ethane with each supplying >45% of all ethylene production. Ethane cracking tends to have lower Cash Cost of Production, supply is regional and insufficient to meet the global ethylene demand. Naphtha cracking has several disadvantages: ...
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CDU desalter processing with interface control
In this webinar, you will find out how Tracerco’s advanced multi-phase nucleonic instrumentation can analyse desalter performance and improve crude blending capacity. Discover opportunities to: - Improve environmental impact, compliance and energy usage - Reduce unplanned trips and downtime - Optimise chemical dosing (demulsifiers/neutralisers) - Reduce overhead corrosion, as well as catalyst deactivation in FCC - Improve process control enabling data driven insights With ...
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An introduction to Sinopec Hydrocracking Technologies
This webinar gives you an overview and understanding of hydrocracking and its applications, with an emphasis on technologies and catalysts developed by Sinopec and its research arm, Sinopec Fushun Research Institute of Petroleum and Petrochemicals (Sinopec FRIPP). You will first get an introduction to hydrocracking including feed processing and target output products. Commercial considerations include market share and reference installations such as 40 hydrocracking units designed ...
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How turbomachinery can support decarbonization
With the hydrocarbon processing industry’s efforts to decarbonize, hydrogen and Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) have further moved into focus as viable alternatives for transforming existing energy markets. Both hydrogen and CO2 provide ample opportunities to be used in hydrocarbon processes either in molecular form or as feedstock. At the same time, the unique physical properties of both hydrogen and CO2 can make them a challenge for process equipment such as ...
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Technologies to enhance Ethylene production
In this presentation, three technologies will be introduced. This first is swirling element radiant tube (SERTTM) technology for steam cracking furnaces. In this technology, you will find how heat transfer theory is applied to overcoming the challenges of cracking pyrolysis to meet targets. Successful commercial cases will demonstrate the technical advantages of SERTTM technology. Cracking furnaces with SERTTM technology have longer operating days, lower tube wall temperature ...
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Steam Cracker recycle processing and product upgrade options
LPG and light naphtha generated in a refinery complex (from both straight-run and conversion units) are sent to the ethylene cracker as feedstock. There is more i-paraffin than n-paraffin in LPG and light naphtha generated from a hydrocracker and reformer, in particular, i-butane and i-pentane. When cracking i-paraffin and n-paraffin separately in an ethylene cracker, the yield of ethylene and propylene is different; n-paraffin can generate 20wt% of “ethylene + propylene + butadiene” ...
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Advances in benzene derivatives production
Xylene and ethylbenzene are important benzene derivatives. In this presentation, you will learn about recent advances in the production process and catalysts of xylene and ethylbenzene. Xylene production is one of the most important aromatic producing processes. You will learn the details of process technology introduction and catalyst features of aromatics transalkylation developed by Sinopec, as well as the process strategies of raw material expansion, Inferior feed tolerance, ...
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Deep catalytic cracking technology for maximizing the production of chemicals
Optimization of light olefins (including ethylene, propylene and butene) production has become one of the most competitive options for refiners in the transition. Compared with conventional FCC, FCC technologies which optimized propylene production are helping refiners to restructure their product configuration, from fuel to petrochemical production. You will learn some successful commercial cases, which are aimed to help refiners to select the most suitable and competitive ...
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Decarbonization with hydrogen solutions
Demand for hydrogen is expected to increase up to ten-fold by 2050 when multiple industry reports predict 8-24% of the world's final energy demand will be supplied by hydrogen. Hydrogen has a unique ability to address and ˜hard-to-decarbonize' sectors including refining, chemicals, steel, heating, long-haul transport, and long-term power storage and all of which currently produce significant CO2 emissions. To achieve this, hydrogen must be produced with significantly lower carbon ...
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Enabling circularity via plastics chemical recycling
Chemical recycling of plastics is an emerging route to supplement mechanical recycling since polymers can be converted into monomer form. As opposed to mechanical recycling, wherein the polymer properties degrade with each cycle, the monomers can be re-polymerized without any polymer property degradation. Petrochemical and refining operations of the future will include more plastics oil, obtained from chemical recycling, in the feedstock mix to establish circularity in the ...
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Best Practice: Screening and QC testing of petroleum products and fuels
Screening and quality control of petroleum products and fuels can be a tedious and expensive process when performed utilizing traditional methods. Near-Infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) as described in ASTM Guidelines E1655, D8340, and D6122 is a much faster method providing results in just 30 seconds without any solvents and reagents needed. In fact, NIRS has become the preferred method of numerous producers to quickly quantify key parameters in petrofuels and petrochemicals ...
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Understanding alarm management standards
Alarms are an essential layer of protection, enabling industrial facilities to avoid abnormal situations that may put people, the environment, and profits at risk. As such, numerous standards and guidelines exist that can assist organizations in designing, implementing and maintaining alarm systems that comply with regulations. ISA 18.2, EEMUA 191, IEC 62682, API 1167 — how should organizations select these standards and guidelines? How can they be put into practice? Join ...
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How to maintain production without your water treatment plant
This webinar reaches out to downstream plant managers, facing an increasing challenge from their ageing assets including water treatment plants. Ageing plants may impact continuity of production. When a plant is not reliable or efficient, emergency maintenance is often required to avoid disruption to production which could result in costly downtime for operating sites. This presentation demonstrates how the rental service from Veolia’s Mobile Water Services, can safely provide ...
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The case for plant modernization and upgrades
With a system that's outdated or showing signs of it, you are well aware of the risks of running your plant processes with aging hardware and software. Waiting to modernize will impact your cost of ownership due to shortages of critical parts and support, will increase risk of an unplanned production shutdown, and likely will have no incremental benefits. A well-designed modernization approach allows the opportunity to reduce system footprint and costs. Whether by eliminating ...
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How turbocompressors drive and safeguard downstream plant operations
This webinar reaches out to end users in the hydrocarbon industry who face the challenge of achieving operational availability, equipment reliability, and efficiency in their plants. These factors are crucial for end users, with many complex and intricate processes operating in parallel. Compression technology drives and safeguards many of these processes. Presenter Ulrich Schmitz will put particular focus on different chemical/petrochemical and refinery, syngas, and LNG applications. ...
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How to achieve operational excellence with safe and profitable operating windows
Plant of the Future’ is making headway towards operational excellence using technologies that enable safe and efficient operations to improve your bottom line and reduce OPEX expenses. Operations Management provides the foundation needed to enable operations excellence. In this presentation, we’ll show you the tools we’ve designed to manage and control critical limits, shift handovers, and process deviations. You are going to learn: - How Honeywell Forge Operations ...
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Learn how to build refinery models quickly and easily to support your LP model
In this webinar we will present refinery modelling workflows, features and functionalities, which showcase Honeywell Forge Process Simulation’ refinery-wide flow sheeting capabilities. These capabilities span the beginning-to-end design, use, and exporting results of a refinery model. First, attendees will see how easy is to create a model from scratch utilizing our Process Simulation 'drag & drop' refining reactor templates. Finally, we will showcase the product ...
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Ensuring business continuity in industrial operations
Join this webinar to discover the multiple areas in your organization where Honeywell Forge can help ensure the reliability, efficiency, and safety of your refining operations. We will explore cases from asset performance management and process optimization to remote worker performance and competency solutions. The new normal is here to stay. Uncertainty is the new name of the game; however, resilience should also be a key player. How are you ensuring the reliability, ...
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A layered approach to achieving plant-wide optimization goals
Join this webinar to discover the multiple areas in your organization where Honeywell Forge can help ensure the reliability, efficiency, and safety of your refining operations. We will explore cases from asset performance management and process optimization to remote worker performance and competency solutions. The new normal is here to stay. Uncertainty is the new name of the game; however, resilience should also be a key player. How are you ensuring the reliability, ...
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Driving machine learning through fundamental machinery diagnostics
Join Honeywell’s APM specialist, Ben Berwick, as he discusses how Honeywell leverages Asset Performance Management technology to recognize the earliest onset of rotating machinery issues. The rapid pace of predictive analytics, artificial intelligence and digital twins for industrial assets is proving revolutionary in how asset intensive organizations benefit from the actionable information provided by asset performance management (APM) software. A key element in deriving ...
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High-Performance Tail-Gas Treating
Discover the benefits of applying the latest technology in modern, low-temperature Shell Claus offgas treating (SCOT™) units. See how next-generation, low-temperature SCOT catalysts can help extend cycle life, lower energy costs and ensure regulatory compliance, even with the most difficult feeds and conditions. In this webinar you will: - Learn why modern tail-gas treating units are being designed without an inline burner, and the impact this has on inlet temperatures and, ...
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Simplify crude assay importing in UniSim design by utilizing H/CAMS
Haverly H/CAMS is the industry leading assay crude management software with over 2000 assays. Honeywell's UniSim Design software links to Haverly H/CAMS via a COM interface and allows you to import proprietary assays with just a few clicks. This functionality increases engineering effectiveness, eliminates the need for manual data entry, and makes it easier to model crude storage facilities and refining processes. Presenters: Jagdish Rachh - Honeywell David Alexander - Haverly Moderator: Ken ...
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Intelligently predict and manage sour water corrosion in refinery applications
One of the primary concerns in refinery operations, especially when processing sour crudes, is management and mitigation of NH4HS (Sour Water) corrosion in hydrocrackers, hydrotreaters, FCC and other unit circuits. Honeywell's Predict-SW software, a byproduct of more than 15 years of intense Joint Industry Project (JIP) research, provides an easy to use framework to quantify NH4HS corrosion as a function of key process parameters across the refinery value chain for commonly used ...
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Maximising naphtha through hydrocracking: Refinery of the future
Globally the demand for petrochemicals is increasing at rates nearly 1.5 times GDP. In regions where there is a heavy investment in large-scale para-xylene capacity there is a significant demand for naphtha. However not all naphtha is suitable to produce aromatics. Heavy naphtha is required, but it is in limited supply. This is where the Honeywell UOP UnicrackingTM process becomes the key enabler to petrochemical production. By installing one, or a combination of Unicracking ...
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Towards Your Low-Carbon Refinery
This On-Demand webcast from Shell Catalysts & Technologies, discusses proven technologies for capturing CO2 from both low and high-pressure streams. Are You… - Under pressure to reduce your carbon footprint? - Looking for ways to cost-effectively reduce your CO2 emissions? - Unsure which carbon-reduction solutions will be most appropriate for your facility? Any serious ambitions to reduce a facility’s carbon intensity are likely to be spearheaded ...
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Intelligently predict and prevent corrosion across your operations
Learn how the fight against corrosion never stops - it is a fact of life every day across Oil & Gas, Refining and Pipeline operations, what-if you could have insight into real-time corrosion rates in your process? Honeywell Predict® Corrosion Suite provides the next generation of corrosion management solutions, intelligent software providing real time corrosion quantification. Unlike conventional corrosion management methods, unique prediction models are employed that ...