Upgrading a vacuum distillation tower (TIA)

Reliable and efficient vacuum towers are key to ensuring optimal performance and yield.

What steps do we need to take to keep our sour water stripper at peak performance following a shutdown?

Responses to a question in the Q1 2021 issues Q&A Feature

Solids in the feed are causing corrosion and erosion problems in our amine system. How do we remove them effectively and economically?

Responses to a question in the Q1 2021 issues Q&A feature

Is there an alternative to conventional hydrotreating of FCC naphtha that will reduce octane loss?

Responses to a question in the Q1 2021 issues Q&A feature

Our desalting rate drops away quickly when we use heavier feeds. What is the problem here?

Responses to a question in the Q1 2021 issues Q&A Feature

How can we raise butanes production from our FCC unit?

Responses to a question in the Q1 2021 issues Q&A Feature

Column revamp boosts diesel production

Revamping the internals of a main fractionator column enabled a refinery to increase its diesel throughput.