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  • Axens Connect'in™ - Connect To Your Trusted Advisor

    Connect’In™, a digital technology engineered by Axens, is the combination of high fidelity reaction models, live analysis of Axens experts and unequal access to expertise coming from technical assistance on a large install base of process units across the globe. That combination will ...

  • Impact of API 6D 25th edition

    API 6D is one of the oldest and most renowned specifications in the valve industry. It undergoes periodic revisions to address concerns about ever-evolving refining industry requirements. What are the recent API 6D changes and their impact on ball valves? Watch the video interview with ...

  • Albemarle Catalysts Business

    Albemarle supplies top performance catalysts, technologies and related services to the petroleum refining and chemical insustries. Growing global demand for fuel and advanced materials, and the requirement that tomorrow’s products be created in an efficient, yet environmentally responsible ...

  • OptiPMD: Micro-Distillation Analyzer

    OptiPMD, our micro-distillation analyzer is compliant with: ASTM D7345, IP 596 and in perfect correlation to: ASTM D86, D1160, ISO 3405 & IP123.

  • PAC - Petroleum Analyzer Company

    PAC is the leading manufacturer of lab & process analyzers for gas chromatography, elemental analysis & physical properties. The PAC portfolio includes: AC Analytical Controls, Advanced Sensors, Alcor, Antek, Cambridge Viscosity, Herzog, ISL, PetroSpec & Phase Technology.

  • Miniflash FP Vision for flashpoint testing

    With the MINIFLASH FP Vision, safety comes first. This analyzer determines the flash point of flammable liquid mixtures according to ASTM D6450 and ASTM D7094. These test methods are continuously closed-cup and are the safest for flashpoint testing.

  • BASF product portfolio for Refineries

    This video demonstrates BASF’ expertise applied along Oil Value Chain of the Conversion of crude oil into fuels with high performance characteristics. It presents BASF’ broad product portfolio for Refining, NGL Transportation, Fuel Production and Storage. The portfolio consists ...

  • High Velocity Thermal Spray (HVTS) alloy cladding

    IGS’s High Velocity Thermal Spray (HVTS) solutions upgrade existing metallurgy to higher alloys that provide a barrier to mitigate corrosion and / or erosion in mission critical equipment around the world. This alloy modification is essential to success of these material types when applied ...

  • Johnson Matthey Decarbonising the production of chemicals and fuels

    We're catalysing the net zero transition. Our catalyst and process technologies play a key role in decarbonising the chemical and energy industries. We enable the efficient and sustainable production of important chemicals and fuels using JM’s core chemistry and technology expertise ...

  • Cryogenic FAT test of a Neles valve at valve technology center

    Did you know we do cryogenic factory acceptance testing (FAT) for our valves in -196°C? The tested valve sizes range from 4'' up to 100''. Sometimes the tests are done together with a third party inspector representing our customer. Watch the video and step into our cryogenic lab!

  • Coal-fired thermal power application video

    Servomex is the expert gas analysis partner for coal-fired power generation. Supported by expertise and experience, it’s analytical solution delivers benefits in cost, process efficiency, safety and emissions across the process.

  • KBC Visual EMSA Energy Management System

    Decision-makers must optimally design and operate their industrial energy assets to remain competitive in today's emerging energy landscape. The Visual MESA® Energy Management System supports energy management system activities using past, present, and future information to operate efficiently ...

  • SERVOTOUGH FluegasExact 2700

    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 appl ...

  • Cryogenic valve test at Neles laboratory

    Did you know that we test our valves in extreme cold to ensure their reliability and safety? Take a look at the video to see what the test conditions are like!

  • Becht Fired Heaters

    Fired Equipment is integrated into nearly every refining or chemical production process. Heat generated by combustion must be safely and efficiently transferred — typically through costly high alloy coils — to a process stream that may be changing phase or reacting. Fired Heaters usually ...

  • Solutions for combustion control

    Matt Halsey and David Fahle discuss the SERVOTOUGH FluegasExact 2700 and SERVOTOUGH Laser 3 Plus Combustion and their roles in combustion control.

  • Grabner Instruments - Online Vapor Pressure Workshop

    MINIVAP ON-LINE is a process monitoring analyzer for the determination of the vapor pressure of gasoline, crude oil, LPG and NPG. Also, the vapor-liquid ratio (LVR) of gasoline can be measured. The measuring principle is identical to the worldwide used laboratory instruments MINIVAP and ...

  • Trayed Towers - Tru-Scan™ & FrothView™

    Tracerco provides actionable information while the system is online and operating in normal, test or upset conditions. A Tru-Scan™ diagnosis will provide you better insight into tray flooding, weeping and internal damage. Our patented FrothView™ technology offers another level ...

  • 2023 Decarbonisation Technology Summit Event Recap

    The Decarbonisation Technology Summit, Europe 2023 welcomed a cross-market community of industry experts and professionals to The Institution of Engineering Technology, for 2-day's of quality thought-leadership content, actionable insights and ready-to-implement solutions for the next ...

  • Johnson Matthey catalyst withdrawal system

    The standard method of catalyst withdrawal can lead to hot catalyst leaks, personnel exposure and operational instability. Johnson Matthey’s Catalyst Withdrawal System (CWS) solves these issues by returning stability to the system, improving yields and safety.

  • Explore the Potential of Jet Pumps

    Jet pumps, also known as ejectors, are devices for conveying, compressing or mixing of gases, vapors, liquids or solids and for generating vacuum.

  • ElemeNtS: Total Sulfur and Total Nitrogen detection

    ElemeNtS is the most advanced Total Elemental Combustion Analyzer which detects Total Sulfur and Total Nitrogen efficiently using Ultra Violet Fluorescence (UVF) and Chemiluminescence (CLD) in liquid, gaseous materials and LPG samples.

  • IGS Cetek catalytic reformer heater process tube coating

    Thermal Inefficiencies. In a high temperature environment, steel alloy process tubes will oxidize immediately and scale will develop. This oxidation scale layer acts as an insulator and will lead to a decrease in heat transfer as the scale increases in thickness. To compensate for the ...

  • TK-611 HyBRIM™ nikel moly catalyst

    Launch video for the new TK-611 HyBRIM™ nikel moly catalyst.

  • Tracerco measurement instruments and servicing videos

    Introducing our award winning range of downstream process instrumentation.

  • Miguel Angel Calderon at the 2023 Decarbonisation Technology Summit

    Miguel Angel Calderon, Carbon Cycle Director Division - ESG at Cepsa sharing his thoughts on 2023 Decarbonisation Technology Summit, held 19-20 April in London.

  • The Basic Principle of Shielding

    Radiometric measurement systems require a radioactive source, which emits gamma radiation in all directions. The radioactive material is safely held in a sealed and durable capsule, which guarantees safe handling - even under extreme measurement conditions. Our Expert covers the basics ...

  • Hydraulic Fracturing - Density system from Berthold

    Fracturing and cementing applications is used to determine PPA, PPG or SGU. Such a non-contacting measurement is maintenance-free and extremely robust to withstand high vibrations and mechanical shock.

  • SERVOMEX clean air solutions

    Our gas analyzers for clean air applications will optimize process control and safety and help you to meet environmental standards — keeping your plant and processes future-proofed.

  • Servomex Laser 3 Plus

    Servomex has launched the SERVOTOUGH Laser 3 Plus range, the world's smallest Tunable Diode Laser (TDL) gas analyzers which can be specifically optimized for combustion, ammonia slip and process control applications in the hydrocarbon processing sector.

  • Packed Bed Towers - Tru-Grid™ Scan/PackView™

    Tracerco can help you optimise your packed tower performance by analysing liquid flow distribution, liquid retention and checking for damage. You’ll be able to plan maintenance effectively and avoid emergency equipment charges. Using a Tru-Grid™ scan, Tracerco can verify ...

  • Significant air saving possibilities

    Sustainability is a hot topic in all process industries. The thousands of valves that control and safeguard today’s process plant operations consume a sizeable amount of compressed air. Valmet’s Neles™ NDX intelligent valve controller consumes approximately 80 to 90% less air than ...

  • How can superior valve product design be achieved?

    How can superior product design be achieved? High quality and robust design reflect on valve’s reliability and performance. We interviewed Tommi Bergström, Senior Research Engineer, about the design process behind the new modular butterfly valve platform.

  • Catalyst Tube Filling & Packing

    Magcat spheres pack evenly and predictably despite the orientation of any individual pellet VS traditional spheres packing in a chaotic manner.

  • SERVOTOUGH SpectraExact 2500 gas analyzer

    Experience our most advanced photometric gas analyzer yet. Discover the features and benefits of our latest rugged, reliable, and easy-to-use SERVOTOUGH SpectraExact 2500 gas analyzer.

  • History of UOP | Honeywell

    In commemoration of Honeywell UOP's 100th anniversary, this video describes how UOP has established the foundation for today's refining industry, revolutionized the global oil and gas industry, and enabled our modern way of living. Featuring UOP President and CEO Rajeev Gautam and other ...

  • Axens advanced technology for cellulosic ethanol treatment

    Axens Marketing and External Communication Vice President Eric Benazzi: When I look at the various biofuels policies, such as the Renewable Fuel Standard in the US, and the Renewable Energy Directive II in Europe, the second generation biofuel market is expected to grow substantially over ...

  • Neles™ XH ball valve – Forward-thinking design

    The needs and desires of our customers are the foundation for this comprehensive product family. It has been designed to deliver ease, reliability and superior sustainability across its entire lifecycle, taking all sides into consideration.

  • Marathon Petroleum analyzes nitrogen and sulfur using the Antek ElemeNtS

    The ElemeNtS is one of the latest additions to the Marathon Petroleum lab in Detroit, MI to analyze Nitrogen and Sulfur in process streams and final products. Watch to see how it provides reliable and accurate testing and to hear from the professionals who use it daily.

  • Joachim von Scheele at the 2023 Decarbonisation Technology Summit

    Joachim von Scheele, Director Global Commercialisation at Linde, sharing his thoughts on 2023 Decarbonisation Technology Summit, held 19-20 April in London.

  • Reliable flow control for carbon capture

    To reach the net-zero goal in 2050, our industries, all forms of transportation and all our well-being amenities must avoid carbon emissions. How do you see the importance of carbon capture for tackling climate change? See the expert interview and learn how Valmet’s flow control solutions ...

  • David Anderson's introduction to shutdowns

    In the video, David Anderson, Head of Service Project Support and Promotion at Valmet's Flow Control business line, talks about the basics of shutdown. What is a shutdown? And what are the main stages of a shutdown process? Watch the video to find out!

  • Carrie Eppelheimer on Refineries of the Future

    What is driving the integration of the refinery and petrochemical industries? How can you integrate and maximize your returns? UOP’s Chief Marketing Officer, Carrie Eppelheimer, offers insights and a step-wise approach in this HUG 2019 presentation.

  • How to increase fired heater heat transfer and energy efficiency

    How many times have you been reminded that fired heaters have the greatest running cost of fixed equipment on your site? Most fired heaters experience a drop in thermal efficiency over time with degradation coming from both radiant and convective sections. For many units that can ...

  • Piping & Flare Systems - determine vapour flow and sludge build-up

    Tracerco routinely provides flowrate, leak testing, pipe scanning and meter calibration services. Fast, accurate, and cost effective, our technology will help you determine the flow of vapour, build-up of sludge and other fouling materials in process piping or flarelines. The technology ...

  • Axens SmartSulf® - Up to 99.7% sulphur recovery without TGTU

    A breakthrough sulfur recovery technology based on sub-dewpointing Claus process that can substitute a conventional Claus plus Tail Gas Treatment Unit with a more compact solution.

  • European project for the capture and storage of CO2 on an industrial scale

    The “3D” (DMX Demonstration in Dunkirk) project ambition is to validate replicable technical solutions and to achieve industrial deployment of Capture & Storage technology around the world. It should play a major role in enabling industries with high energy consumption and CO2 ...

  • KBC Visual MESA Production Accounting

    Visual MESA® Production Accounting software is the most advanced solution for production accounting, balance, and data reconciliation applications. For more than 20 years, our production accounting software has been the most widely used technology in Latin America, with a continuously ...

  • Berthold non contact measurements

    Our moisture analyzers, radiometric belt weighers, level measurements and density gauges use non-contacting measurement technologies and are used in the most demanding of process conditions.

  • OptiDist: Optimizer for continuous temperature monitoring

    The Herzog OptiDist continuously monitors temperature without requiring any input from the operator, and also prevents surges or reductions. This predictive control results in better distillations, even for difficult or unknown samples.

  • PM PLUS™ PID and Integrated Limited Controller

    Watlow’s PM PLUS™, the enhanced EZ-ZONE® PM, is now more intuitive and features an enhanced interface for easier programming and readability with a SMOOTH-TOUCH™ keypad creating an industry leading user experience.

  • Tracerco Insights Platform - Process Diagnostics

    The Tracerco Insights Platform provides fast, secure and convenient access to your process insights, allowing you to rapidly and confidently optimise your process and increase efficiencies. With its cloud-based reporting, you can track the status of scanning projects, explore interactive ...

  • OptiCPP: Cloud & Pour Point

    Combining a revolutionary patented built-in cooling system and highly precise detection mechanism, ISL's OptiCPP performs pour and/cloud point testing of any petroleum products, down to -95°C (-139°F), in accordance with all international standards.

  • Becht Damage Assessment

    How do you ensure you are prepared for a significant damage event? Becht has an experienced team to help with everything you need from initial response, root cause failure analysis, damage assessment, insurance optimization, recovery plan, construction coordination, cost estimates, and ...

  • KBC Digitalization - now is the time

    At KBC we believe in a world where plants operate with: No safety incidents, No unplanned outages, Rigorous adherence to operating plans, Agile response to market changes and plant disturbances, A motivated and informed workforce, A culture of profitability. We call this ‘Excellence ...

  • Becht Power Generation

    Becht provides full, high energy ASME B31.1 covered piping design, inspection and condition assessments, HRSG fatigue and creep life assessments for HRSG’s operating outside of their original design envelope, complete overall plant FFS reviews and full multidiscipline support for rotating ...

  • ASPYRE® - Intelligent SCR Power Controller

    Watlow’s new ASPYRE power controller family is flexible and scalable, and available with a variety of options allowing one platform to be re-used across a wide range of applications, which can help save time and money. ASPYRE models available include sizes from 35 to 700 amps. This ...

  • How to fix a tube in a fired heater furnace without SD - Hot Tube Stabilization

    Occasionally, tube supports (wall and roof) in the radiant section of process heaters fail, allowing the process tubes to potentially get out of alignment (sagging or bowing) or even worse, rupturing. IGS Hot-tek provides on-line repair service to stabilize the process tubes while the ...

  • Make Servomex your partner for a cleaner future

    We are all increasingly conscious of our contribution towards greenhouse gas emissions. This awareness has led industrial operators around the globe to look at how they can operate in the most environmentally responsible way, particularly by reducing carbon emissions. Our gas analyzers ...

  • FLEXICOKING™ the ultimate conversion technology provided by Axens

    Axens has seen the trend of an increasing supply of heavy sour crudes combined with a shrinking market for high sulfur fuel oil or petcoke push the Oil Industry to find reliable and flexible solutions for Resid Conversion. In addition, refiners are also required to meet SOx, NOx and particulate ...

  • World-leading LNG gas analysis

    Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is making the transition to green energy possible. See how we support process control, quality assurance and safety with accurate and reliable gas analysis solutions.

  • FCC Catalyst Solutions from Grace

    Fluid catalytic cracking has helped shape the modern world. But new standards, evolving demands and diverse feedstocks are changing the petroleum industry. To create value, refineries need new solutions-solutions that W. R. Grace & Co., the world’s largest supplier of FCC catalysts ...

  • Axens Arofining® Aromatics purification through selective hydrogenation unit

    Aromatics commercial specifications, as well as transformation and separation processes, require aromatic streams free of unsaturated compounds. Arofining® is an aromatics purification technology aiming at hydrogenating in a selective manner olefins, diolefins and styrenics while preserving ...

  • Blasch Precision Ceramics vectorWall

    Improve reaction furnace efficiency and process throughput in your refinery combustion process by as much as 50%

  • Take advantage of all alkylation blocks

    Axens now offers the 3 technologies involved in C4 alkylation block, offering a large panel of possibilities: 1: Alkemax only 2: Alkyfining + Alkemax 3: Alkemax + C4 Isomerization 4: full package with Alkyfining + Alkemax + C4 Isomerization Besides, Axens proposes a wide range of ...

  • World's largest crude column installed

    The crude column for Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has been lifted onto its foundation. The column, weighing 2350t and standing 112m tall, was lifted and placed on its foundation as a single piece. Once completed, this complex will be the world’s largest single-train refinery with 650 ...

  • Interview with Daniel Carter, President, Decarbonisation, Wood

    The Middle East takes the lead in the race to net zero with competitive exports and the world's lowest carbon crude production. Yet, with COP28 outcomes emphasizing the urgency to accelerate the transition, the main question arises: How can we achieve sustainability targets for a greener ...

  • Axens Reforming Chemistry

    Understanding reforming chemistry begins with the catalyst itself. Embark with Axens on a journey to the atomic scale into the labyrinth of pores, where the reactions occur. A single fully-saturated n-hexane molecule will be followed to demonstrate the main reforming reactions.

  • Furnace convection section robotic cleaning improves energy efficiency

    Excessive fouling in the convection section of fired heaters and furnaces results in higher fuel consumption to achieve the required output. This causes high stack temperatures, reduced heat transfer, and increased emissions, which can lead to government fines and environmental damage. ...

  • The most versatile butterfly valve ever

    We are introducing a new versatile Butterfly valve product range that enables easy valve configuration for an extensive range of applications in all process industries. With its state-of-the-art functionality, the product range offers superior process efficiency with a minimized environmental ...

  • XRG Technologies - Corporate Video

    Companies who are thinking long-term are partnering with engineering experts to develop flexible equipment that doesn’t just meet today’s requirements, but is designed with future environmental goals in mind. As the world fights climate change, our goal here at XRG is to be that trusted ...

  • MagCat Textured Animation Magma Catalyst

    Find out more about our Magcat product in our animated video.

  • Valmet - 60 years of valve control experience

    We have been developing positioners for over 60 years and digital valve controllers for 25 years. Our latest outcome is the Neles NDX™ 2.0 next-generation intelligent valve controller. Our Neles positioners can be used in all industries, on big or small, rotary or linear valves; and ...

  • HyOctane™ - squeeze more value out of your FCC gasoline

    Do you ever wonder why there is so little competition in the FCC gasoline post-treatment catalyst market? Well, we did, and now there’s a better choice.

  • Process heaters application video

    With a range of accurate, responsive gas analysis technologies and extensive applications knowledge, Servomex can help make your process heaters and furnaces safer and more efficient.

  • IDW - Downstream Conference

    IDW - Downstream Conference offered three days of interactive panels, insightful presentations, and a variety of networking formats. Cemented as Europe’s premier technical refining and petrochemical conference, IDW is dedicated to helping the industry maximize its production and operational ...

  • Valmet, your preferred valve automation partner

    No matter what the customer's process is, Valmet has a valve automation solution for that. See the interview with Kalle Suurpää, Vice President, Valve Controls and Actuators business unit, where he explains more about our wide range of valve automation solutions and its benefits ...

  • Gas Flow & Heat Transfer in Catalyst

    Magcat spheres produce a more uniformed gas flow maintaining good  gas-to-catalyst contact throughout the bed.

  • KBC Value Kits

    Providing a common view of performance to stakeholders at all levels in an organization, KBC Value Kits provide a clear view of current performance, enabling you to identify and respond to deviations quicker, remain on plan for longer, and highlight key improvement opportunities. As a ...

  • Inside the Servomex UK Technical Centre

    A look inside Servomex's world-leading UK Technical Centre in Crowborough, East Sussex – where Hummingbird sensing technologies and Servomex gas analyzers are built to the highest quality standards in our leading-edge clean room and manufacturing facilities.

  • CATACEL SSR Technology

    Johnson Matthey’s CATACEL SSRTM tailored catalyst technology is a proven high performance, direct replacement catalytic solution for producing hydrogen from natural gas through the steam reforming process. This technology enables increased throughput and reduced energy consumption, ...

  • Sulzer Chemtech presents the virtual refinery

    Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering. We specialize in pumping, agitation, mixing, separation and application technologies for fluids of all types. Our customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality and from our responsive network of 180 world-class ...

  • See inside our Systems Engineering Centers

    With proven experience in sampling systems, watch the Servomex experts at the Houston, TX, engineering center showcase how systems are assembled and tested to optimize performance, reliability and safety.

  • Valmet valve factory in Vantaa, Finland

    Step inside our Valve technology center in Vantaa, Finland and see how valves are manufactured, from machining to assembly, and final testing. In addition, have a look at our flow laboratory, the place for research and testing.

  • A Day in the Life of Watlow Products

    A short story of Watlow products and innovation enabling positive impact on everyday life.

  • Smooth vs Textured Catalyst

    Comparison of the smooth vs the textured catalyst shape.

  • Tracerco Diagnostics Service

    At Tracerco, we help you see things you wouldn’t normally see. We do this by measuring the unmeasurable and accessing the inaccessible. All of which helps companies like yours solve the impossible. Tracerco provides you with the insights you need to help troubleshoot production problems ...

  • Interview with Richard Charlesworth, Executive Director, S&P Global Commodity Insights

    The downstream sector is navigating through unprecedented challenges amid rapidly evolving dynamics. Questions abound regarding the expectations for oil in 2024 and beyond, the reality check on the refining and petrochemicals markets, and the impacts of decarbonisation and green initiatives ...

  • Automated ASU gas analysis with Pentatec

    Our innovative gas analyzers are supporting Italian channel partner Pentatec SRL’s automated system for whole plant analysis and filling management at air separation unit (ASU) plants.

  • WATCONNECT® Standard Control Panels

    Watlow® is now offering WATCONNECT® standard control panels that are quickly configured to your specific application requirements and delivered within two weeks. WATCONNECT panels integrate Watlow’s high-quality heater, sensor, temperature controller and power controller products for ...

  • Building the biggest machine for valve manufacturing

    Meet the new giant at our valve technology center in Vantaa, Finland! The state-of-the-art BOST CNC machine is the biggest investment in the history of valve manufacturing for Valmet’s flow control business line. The machine is 10m in length, over 6m in height and 95 tons in weight, ...

  • Watlow Semiconductor Processing - Adaptive Thermal Systems

    Watlow’s Adaptive Thermal Systems (ATS™) are a suite of  technologies that combine sensing, heating and controlling in innovative ways to improve the thermal performance of a customer’s application.

  • OptiMVD

    The OptiMVD is a new world-class mini viscometer and density meter that brings big performance in a small package. The state-of-the-art instrument offers unsurpassed precision, accuracy, and the ability to measure at two different temperatures and draw a sample from a single vial

  • Your expert for tower packings and column equipment

    Europe's largest manufacturer of tower packings and catalyst bed support media (inert balls). VFF supplies a full range of tower packings, catalyst bed support media (inert balls), column internals, plastic packings and droplet separators (demisters), software and consulting for mass and ...

  • Why Flashpoint is critical for your transportation and regulatory requirements

    Valuable fragrance and flavoring chemicals are often flammable liquids because they are based upon, or diluted in, alcohol or other flammable organic solvents. Due to their flammability, the transportation of these chemicals is commonly regulated under government rules for the transportation ...

  • Becht Across Disciplines

    Becht provides technically excellent engineering solutions, plant services, and software tools to our worldwide clients. We are the company a client will go to when they need the job done right. We are a growing and profitable company, responsive to client needs, committed to excellence ...

  • Packed bed towers - scrubber

    We offer diagnostic solutions to identify bulk level, damaged internal hardware, and distribution, residence time and flow data for scrubbers. By using specialist tracers, we can measure the performance of scrubbers to establish residence time and distribution, carry over and carry under ...

  • Sabin Metal Corporation - Precious Metals Recovery

    Sabin Metal Corporation recovers, refines precious metals from the hydrocarbon, petroleum/petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, nitric acid, electronics, mining, and other industries that use precious metals in their products or processes. We recover platinum, palladium, ruthenium, ...

  • Multiphase Level Measurements

    The challenges in the measurement of several phases, so-called multiphase levels, include not only the often not distinctly formed interfaces but also the (sometimes only slightly) different phase densities. With the Multiphase Level Measurements from Berthold, separating layers can be ...

  • Reforming Tubes - Catalyst

    Due to the drop in level of the catalyst, most tubes require topping up over their 5-20 cycles. With Magcat the level does not drop as extensively and they maintain their uniformity.

  • Tanks - measure hydrocarbon, water and emulsion levels and identify sludge

    Scans on tanks and spheres gives you a clear picture of hydrocarbon, water and emulsion levels and determine if there is any sludge or plugged vent lines. Tracerco can measure the height of each phase in your tank, using a PhaseFinder™ neutron backscatter device. This reliable ...

  • 2023 Decarbonisation Technology Summit - Day 2

    Day 2 coverage of the 2023 Decarbonisation Technology Summit, held 19-20 April 2023 in London.

  • Crystaphase, there is no magic behind reactor performance

    It’s not magic. It’s science. Hydroprocessors know the wall that lies between them and peak reactor performance. Fouling, pressure drop, precipitation, agglomeration, polymerization, and catalyst deactivation, these obstacles build up, block by block. We help you break through ...

  • Sustainable aviation fuel: ready for take off

    Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is key to decarbonising air travel. Our Catalyst Technologies team are developing innovative sustainable fuel technologies that are taking off in pioneering projects across the globe.

  • ElemeNtS Horizontal

    Simultaneous Analysis of Total Sulfur and Total Nitrogen in One Single Run, Now in Horizontal configuration, with a boat inlet introduction ideal for solids and heavy liquids.

  • Axens Powering Integrated Solutions

    Axens group provides a complete range of solutions for the conversion of oil and biomass to cleaner fuels, the production and purification of major petrochemical intermediates, the chemical recycling of plastics and all natural gas treatment and conversion options. The offer includes technologies, ...

  • Delivering FCC Value through Technical Service

    As the first FCC catalyst company to provide technical services, W. R. Grace & Co. helps global refiners with extensive, hands-on experience with FCC operations, unit design, modeling, and troubleshooting in addition to advanced analytical and pilot plant services.

  • Watlow SELECT® VISUAL DESIGNER™

    Watlow®, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of complete thermal systems, recently introduced the Watlow SELECT™ Visual Designer™, which is a product configuration tool that uses imagery to quickly and effectively communicate the features of the product being designed ...

  • Tackling global challenges

    Watch Chief Executive Robert MacLeod as he explores how we're taking on some of the world's most complex challenges.

  • The Life Cycle of a Radioactive Source

    Sealed radioactive sources have been used widely in our measuring systems for decades now. We at Berthold are focussed on the safe handling of the sources and are there by your side during the whole active life of the measurement with a radioactive source assisting you with legal requirements ...

  • Sulzer Chemtech automated weld overlay

    In order to repair cracks and bulging in coker drums, they need to be preheated. This poses major challenges to the weld overlay equipment, as it has to withstand high temperatures. Sulzer has developed equipment that can manage the heat. The company utilizes advanced automated welding ...

  • Gas Flow Comparison Catalyst Tube

    Comparison of gas flow in a Catalyst Tube

  • Collaborating with Grace to combat iron poisoning in the FCCU

    The growth in domestic crude production, specifically tight oils, mean new challenges for refiners. A number of crudes from newly developed fields have elevated levels of iron. Now, iron poisoning in the FCCU, once an isolated phenomena when processing opportunity crudes is impacting the ...

  • Lasers for safety and process control in fired heaters

    Focusing on the role of the SERVOTOUGH Laser 3 Plus combustion analyzer in fired heaters combustion processes.

  • Topsoe's graded bed technology

    Topsoe’s graded bed technology creates significant performance improvements, can in some cases extend the operating cycles from a few months to several years. Fouling of the catalyst bed reduces the void volume causing increased pressure drop, channelling and hot spots. The pressure ...

  • Axens BioTfueL® An integrated Biomass To Liquids solution for advanced biofuels

    Aviation sector and road transport face multiple challenges: addressing the growing environmental concern and sustainability regulations and reduce their dependence on fossil resources with cost-competitive solutions. BioTfueL® technology addresses these challenges through a thermochemical ...

  • HELIMAX™ Ultra-Efficient Electric Heat Exchanger

    The HELIMAX™ is a next generation heat exchanger with Continuous Helical Flow Technology™ that enables ultra-high heat transfer unlike large, traditional heat exchangers with dead zones. Fluctuations within the heat exchanger to either the sheath temperature or the localized flow rate ...

  • KBC Cloud Based Equipment Monitoring

    The KBC Asset Monitoring Application is a low-cost, subscription-based, cloud service for anomaly event detection for class B industrial rotating equipment assets not already under continuous monitoring.

  • Welcome to Valmets flow laboratory

    This modern testing equipment with a robot delivers first-class valve performance even in the strictest conditions. Thanks to our testing areas we can develop even better products for demanding high pressure applications with low or even zero fugitive emissions.

  • IChemE / KBC Serving Society 2022

    KBC had the privilege to be selected to take part in a programme, Serving Society, to celebrate the UK Institute of Chemical Engineers’ (IChemE’s) 100th anniversary. IChemE has partnered with ITN Productions Industry News, to take a look at the role of the chemical engineer, how they ...

  • Servomex Laser 3 Plus - installation video

    Watch the new SERVOTOUGH Laser 3 Plus TDL cross-stack analyzer range be installed in five steps by one person.

  • Tracerco Nucleonic Instrumentation

    At Tracerco, we help you see things you wouldn’t normally see. We do it by measuring the unmeasurable and accessing the inaccessible. Our customisable range of award-winning nucleonic instrumentation provides reliable phase, level and density measurements, allowing you to see inside ...

  • Our biggest machine ready for work at Vantaa valve factory

    Ten trucks drove from Spain to Finland carrying a special cargo to our Vantaa valve manufacturing unit. It took 10 weeks to install the new BOST machine in our heavy stream production line, and the whole project lasted two years. Now this giant 95 ton CNC-machine is up and running full ...

  • Becht HF Alkylation

    Becht has over a dozen of the top experts from HF operating companies around the world. Our experts have owner operator experience and can help with operational, mechanical and safety issues within the unit.

  • The Radiometric Measuring Range

    Radiometric level measurements from Berthold are used in a wide range of industries. Measurement ranges from a few millimeters up to several meters can be realized.

  • How to carry out a successful shutdown. Interview with David Anderson

    What are the key questions to ask when evaluating the success of a shutdown project? And how can Valmet experts support you in your next shutdown? Watch the video interview with David Anderson, Head of Service Project Support and Promotion at Valmet's Flow Control business line.

  • Becht Reliability

    Sustained long term reliability of facilities is a key to safety, profitability and competitiveness. History shows that differences in operating expenses between best-in-class refineries, and poor performers, can be as much as 20-30MM$/YR. The cost of unreliability also impacts on lost ...

  • Is Radiometry Dangerous?

    Is Radiometry dangerous? Definitely NOT! A common prejudice against radiometric measurements is that spending time near such a measurement is dangerous and causes high radiation exposure. However, the reality is different: By using modern and sensitive detectors, the measurements can operate ...

  • FTIR In Fuel Analysis - How does it work?

    FTIR fuel quality testing requires a fast and highly precise analysis of gasoline, diesel and jet fuels directly in the field. Learn about test methods too.

  • Neles NDX 2.0 the next generation valve controller

    Universal performance. Sustainable valve control performance. For all valves, industries and applications. One controller can do it all. Modularity makes it the easy choice. Designed for sustainable performance.

  • Magma Group / UNICAT corporate video

    Uniting Catalysts - UNICAT through its acquisition of Magma Group is revolutionizing catalytic manufacturing.

  • Blasch Precision Ceramics Hex Block instructional video

    Jeff Bolebruch of Blasch Precision Ceramics demonstrates how quickly and easily Blasch VectorWall checkerwall tiles can be installed.

  • Gas analysis solutions that support cleaner energy

    Reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases and other harmful pollutants is an increasing priority for power producers, hydrocarbon processing plants, and many other industries. Operators want to improve the efficiency of their processes, making them more ecologically responsible, and meet ...

  • Large crude heater revamp by XRG Technologies

    A large crude heater in The Netherlands suffered from reliability, fouling and capacity problems caused by flame impingement. In addition to eliminating this bottleneck, the client wanted to increase heater throughput by 29% and increase fuel efficiency to at least 90%.  XRG evaluated ...

  • Fourtitude™ Fluid Catalytic Cracking catalyst

    Fourtitude™ is a new Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) catalyst by BASF designed to maximize butylenes from resid feedstocks. It is optimized to deliver superior selectivity to butylenes while maintaining catalyst activity. 

  • BechtCONNECT - knowledge-on-demand network

    BechtCONNECT, Knowledge-on-Demand Network is a powerful suite that empowers your people, enables operational efficiency and brings an entire world of experts, information, and direct accessibility to the answers and knowledge your team needs.

  • What is Flashpoint? Why do we test it? How does it work with the FP VISION?

    Learn about Flashpoint and the various methods for testing it through the MINIFLASH FP VISION.

  • We can’t get to net zero without hydrogen

    In our Hydrogen Technologies business, the team are ramping up to accelerate the hydrogen economy and meet demand.

  • Hot spot repair - online fired heater refractory repair

    Hot Spot Repair in Live Heaters. Hot spots in the shell of the fired heater limit capacity and can cause a forced shutdown. Our experienced global team mobilizes at short notice to repair refractory online. What is Refractory Failure? The refractory may fail prematurely due to the ...

  • Separators - real time information on bulk level, phase heights and internal hardware

    Our solutions help you to optimise your separator operation and maintenance by providing accurate, real time information on bulk level, phase heights, emulsion and internal hardware. Tracerco’s, non-intrusive gamma scan technology provides accurate, real time information on the ...

  • Renewable Diesel Solutions from Grace

    Thanks to our century of experience in the petrochemical industry, we have the expertise renewable diesel producers need for the pre-treatment and purification of difficult-to-refine feedstock. TRISYL® silica adsorbents provide superior performance in the removal of polar and ionic contaminants ...

  • FCC Refinery Catalysts by BASF

    At BASF, our Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) catalyst and additive offerings together with our expert technical services build the right solution to create value within any unit’s constraints. We provide FCC innovations to maximize production of highly-valued petrochemicals and fuels ...

  • HydroFlex™ technology from Haldor Topsoe

    With HydroFlex™, you can turn practically any renewable feedstock into an on-spec fuel. Future-proof your refinery against changing demands and take advantage of new opportunities to extend your market share and expand your business.

  • The Radiometric Principle

    In this video our expert explains the physics and technology needed for radiometric measurement system and which parameters effect the amount of the remaining radiation detected.

  • MINIFLASH FPA Vision Autosampler Introduction

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  • Comparison Drop Loading Catalyst

    Stimulation of drop test - 40ft drop loading video of the Catalyst.

  • Xceed™ by XRG Technologies

    Fired heaters in refineries and petrochemical plants emit millions of tons of CO2 & NOx every year. Lowering those emissions often causes flame quality issues which can reduce the coil life, run lengths, and capacity of your heater. Built on 30 years of research, XRG developed the ...

  • Better decisions for a better future — UOP E6 Methodology

    Before, owners only had one way to evaluate future investment opportunities: historical comparative analysis. This approach does not provide the full picture and does not inform on tradeoffs inherent in any investment decision. Now, with the UOP E6 methodology, owners have a strategic ...

  • Accuracy, Reliability, and Innovation

    Serving markets such as refineries, petrochemical, power, natural gas, environmental monitoring, and more, AMETEK Process Instruments is committed to designing innovative, reliable analyzers that help our customer achieve higher levels of productivity and quality.

  • Welcome to our clean room - preparing valves for oxygen service

    The cleaning and maintenance of valves in oxygen service is one of the most important factors that simply cannot be neglected. Our special cleaning process is planned and implemented in full compliance with the international oxygen cleaning standards. See the video to step inside our clean ...

  • F4T Batch Processing - Manually Select a Profile

    Use this step-by-step walk-through to learn how to manually associate process control profiles with parts using the F4T/D4T's batch processing feature.

  • VP VISION - What is Vapor Pressure?

    What is Vapor Pressure? How do we test it? How does it work? Let's test with the VP VISION.

  • Introduction to wet gas sulfuric acid technology

    The WSA technology is an excellent alternative to the Claus technology for sulfur management within oil refining, coal gasification, gas sweetening etc. High steam production, feed flexibility, ease of operation, and low CAPEX & OPEX are some key benefits for the operator when ...

  • Anti-corrosion excellence with Sulzer Chemtech automated weld overlay

    See how Sulzer supports Lisahally power station in Ireland with on-site automated weld overlay (cladding).

  • Carbon Negatives

    Carbon and coke contamination in petroleum and petrochemical platinum group metal (PGM) bearing catalysts sent for reclaim has tripled in the last five years. It has created an extreme backlog for reclaimers around the world, as they must significantly reduce or eliminate carbon/coke ...

  • StaBlox™ Flue Gas Tunnel System

    The Blasch StaBlox Tunnel System is a versatile, mechanically stable system consisting of a series of stackable, interlocking blocks. The StaBlox system allows for an extremely fast, easy installation while at the same time offering a much higher level of reliability with ...

  • Axens AdvaMEG® solution for MEG regeneration and reclamation

    Different types of schemes are available as part of AdvaMEG® solution such as conventional regeneration, integrated and slip stream scheme. Here is a focus on the integrated scheme.

  • Total Antwerp refinery off-gas project: A modular approach

    The project was aimed at the recovery and valorization of significant volumes of  high value components  for steamcracking (NC3) that were burned as fuel gas at the refinery in Antwerp, Belgium (TRA). The modular approach was successfully used in this project (scope: Modules ...

  • Blasch Precision Ceramics ferrule 1 & 2 piece instructional video

    Joe Quintiliani of Blasch Precision Ceramics demonstrates how quickly and easily Blasch one and two piece ferrules can be installed.

  • Sari Saxholm explains why a valve is not just a valve

    ”Reliable valves ensure safe and reliable processes”, says Sari Saxholm, Valmet's Product Manager for butterfly valves. Watch the video and learn why a valve is not just a valve.

  • Optimizing heat flux distribution to prevent heater tube coking with dual emissivity Cetek coatings

    Cetek’s patented Dual Emissivity Ceramic Coating technology manipulates and optimizes the heat flux distribution in DCU heaters which would otherwise be susceptible to coking inside tubes. We designed the dual emissivity coating system to maximize benefits based on the coking pattern ...

  • Atlas Copco Solutions for a Greener Planet

    At Atlas Copco Gas and Process, we believe the quest for a more sustainable tomorrow begins today, with small yet significant initiatives like Cut the Carbon. Leveraging our experience and our passion for technological ingenuity, we continue to engineer turbomachinery solutions that reduce ...

  • Xtend™ by XRG Technologies

    The unique design of Xtend™ causes the flow to swirl inside the tube, increasing the amount of heat transferred. This generates more swirl with less pressure drop compared to a conventional twisted tape. The swirling flow: Cools the film on the tube wall Removes coke precursors from ...

  • Are you ready for MARPOL?

    As the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has decided to implement the MARPOL Annex VI, all ships must globally reduce their emissions of sulfur by 86% before 2020. This fact is bound to have a huge impact on the shipping as well as the refinery industry. But exactly what will happen? ...

  • The world of Valmet

    Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. With our automation systems and flow control solutions we serve an even wider base of process industries. We aim to become the global champion in ...

  • Ready-now solutions to help decarbonise syngas production

    Syngas is a key building block of many essential chemical and fuels. Our low carbon solutions technologies help our customers in syngas production navigate and overcome the challenges they face in meeting emissions reduction targets. We provide tailored solutions that enable significant ...

  • KBC Petro-SIM

    Petro-SIM is the leading process simulation and optimization platform for driving excellence in facility performance and organizational productivity. At the core of Petro-SIM’s technology, rigorous simulation models generate dependable results in an intelligent, user-friendly environment. ...

  • Flow control part of energy transition

    Energy transition and the move toward greener energy production is a hot topic also for our flow control customers who are exploring and investing in new ways to produce more sustainable energy. What is the biggest challenge for valves? What is the winning technology for producing future ...

  • Albemarle Nebula® catalyst

    Nebula® is the latest, highest activity shaped base metal catalyst and is the gold standard in catalytic hydrotreating. Jointly developed by Albemarle and ExxonMobil, Nebula has been successfully applied in practically all HPC applications, from naphtha hydrotreating to hydrocracking ...

  • ITW Online Cleaning

    ITW’s Online Cleaning patented technology is based on cleaning heat exchangers and process equipment in a closed loop, in the hydrocarbon phase. According to ITW Online Cleaning technology, a production Unit can be cleaned in 24 hours or less, on an oil-out/oil-in basis without the need ...

  • Experience Sulzer's process plants through augmented reality

    Sulzer Chemtech presents enhanced customer experience. Visit different process plants through augmented and virtual reality. Sulzer specializes in pumping solutions, services for rotating equipment, and separation, mixing, and application technology. The company creates reliable and sustainable ...

  • Measuring CO and CH4 for safety in combustion

    Rhys Jenkins and Stephen Firth talk about the growing move towards safety measurements in combustion, with a combined CO+CH4 solution.

  • Leader in mission-critical flow control solutions and services

    Valmet’s flow control offering, the world-renowned valve and pump solution brands Neles, NelesEasyflow, Jamesbury, Stonel, Valvcon and Flowrox for all process industries, industrial applications and operating conditions.

  • Reactors - reduce catalyst loss, optimise conversion, and identify critical problems

    Tracerco can help you reduce catalyst loss in your reactor, optimise conversion, and identify the source of critical problems. Using our specialist tracer technology Tracerco can assess vapour and liquid distribution in the reactor. And, we can analyse the reactor’s efficiency ...

  • Decarbonising a world reliant on chemicals

    JM low carbon solutions help our customers navigate and overcome the challenges they face in meeting emissions reduction targets. Carbon capture is key to decarbonising chemical industries, such as hydrogen, methanol, and ammonia. For refinery hydrogen plants, 95% of those CO2 emissions ...

  • Heat Exchangers - we can detect leaks to as low as 1ppm

    Tracerco has been at the forefront of online leak detection for the last 50 years and can detect leaks to as low as 1ppm. If you have a leak, we can identify the specific exchanger where it's happening. We can identify which exchanger within a bank is leaking. The method is non-intrusive, ...

  • Fluid Catalytic Cracking - improve productivity and plan maintenance efficiently

    Tracerco can help you understand catalyst and process flow behaviour inside your Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) unit, so you can improve productivity, identify problems and plan maintenance efficiently. Using a Tru-Scan™, we can measure the height of the catalyst level in the ...

  • Marine vapor control application Video

    Servomex provides fixed and portable gas analysis products to marine terminals and tanker vessels involved in the transfer and transportation of crude oil and refined products.

  • ME-TECH

    Firmly established as a Premier Technical Downstream event in the Middle East, our objective remains unchanged; to help connect the refining & petrochemical community to address, exchange and identify solutions to the pressing challenges being faced by the downstream industry sect ...

  • ZWICK Valves

    ZWICK manufactures valves that meet the highest requirements. The range of services includes metallic sealing butterfly valves of the series TRI-CON, TRI-CHECK Series Check Valves, Double Block and Bleed versions of the TRI-BLOCK series and the control fitting with the specially designed ...

  • Lummus Technology: Innovating the Future

    The worlds energy demands are growing in concert with the need to reduce emissions and become more sustainable. Using our resources more wisely is paramount. Learn how Lummus Technology aims to be the leading process technology and solutions provider to industries that make modern life ...

  • The Benefits of a Radiometric Measurement

    Radiometric measurements offer outstanding results even under the most challenging process conditions and are used where other technologies fail. ► Learn all about the benefits in a few short minutes!

  • Level and density measurement systems for the refining industry

    Berthold’s level and density measurement systems are widely used in the global oil refining industry. With our measuring solutions based on gamma absorption we help our customers to reliably control their processes thus ensuring safe operation while simultaneously maximizing efficiency ...

  • We are Johnson Matthey

    For over 200 years we've used advanced metals chemistry to tackle society's biggest challenges. Today, the world's leading energy, chemical and automotive companies depend on us to help them decarbonise, reduce harmful emissions and achieve their sustainability goals. Our skills are needed ...

  • 2023 Decarbonisation Technology Summit - Day 1

    Day 1 coverage of the 2023 Decarbonisation Technology Summit, held 19-20 April 2023 in London.

  • Heating & Cooling of Catalyst tubes

    See how our Magcat product reacts when the tubes are heated and cooled.

  • Blasch Split Flow, 2 Zone Furnace

    Senior Market Manager Jeff Bolebruch discusses the process improvements that can be expected when adding our VectorWall mixing system to your reaction furnace.

  • Innovating for a sustainable future

    Industrial ideas drive development and improve quality of life for people everywhere. Our compressors, vacuum systems, industrial tools, and power solutions run on less energy, reduce emissions and improve safety and ergonomics. This is our way of making a difference. Meet four of the ...

  • EquiFlow™ reactor internals for hydrotreatment reactors

    In today’s complex environment, refineries and petrochemical plants around the world need advanced solutions to reach operational excellence. In units featuring fixed-bed reac­tors, the use of high-efficiency reactor inter­nals are essential to help achieve this goal.The ...

  • Cetek high emissivity coating for fired heater refractory

    Is your fired heater limited by bridge wall temperature, or firing duty? Instead of a full scale revamp, we may address these issues may by the application of Cetek’s High Emissivity Ceramic Coatings to the refractory surfaces. Cetek High Emissivity Ceramic Coatings provide improved ...

  • Understanding the Source and Effect of Radioactivity

    Fact check? Does ionizing radiation used for radiometric measurements actually glow? Have you got misconceptions about radioactivity? Radioactive materials dont glow green like you see in some films. ► Understanding source and effect, ionizing radiation, radioactive material and con ...

  • 4900 Multigas - product video

    SERVOPRO 4900 Multigas digital emissions analyzer as a high-performance CEMS solution.

  • The Radiometric Setup

    Typically, a radiometric measurement system consists of two components; a source that emits gamma radiation and a detector that can detect the incident radiation. In this video our expert explains how these components are arranged at the measuring point and how a detector works.