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Herzog OptiFlash® Cleveland Open Cup
Easy, safe and accurate flash point determination. PAC’s Herzog OptiFlash is the new benchmark in flash point analysis, fully designed to meet today’s expectations on user convenience, quality and safety compliance. The Optiflash accurately detects flashpoint up to 400°C for petroleum products, lube oil, gear oil, food & beverages, chemicals, and fluxed bitumen. The OptiFlash is fully compliant with leading global standards.
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Effective cleaning where other methods fail: Using patented approaches, methods, and tools, we combine our Tube TechTM services to achieve the best results for your specific needs during planned turnarounds.
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UNICAT Catalyst’s grading series are uniquely shaped, high alumina inert filtration grading disks. These disks have been designed and optimized to mitigate pressure drop problems due to the build-up of various foulants in the grading and top catalyst layers of hydrotreating reactors and other fixed bed units. AFS grading solutions have been successfully installed in more than 500 applications. Innovation in design The Next Generation of AFS has optimized uniform flow channels, ...
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Axens Symphony™ reforming catalysts
New Catalyst Family Better Serves Customer Needs. Symphony® is a harmonious orchestration of 100 years of cumulative reforming catalyst expertise scored to yield superior performance and client satisfaction. Axens’ recent acquisition of Criterion’s reforming business has allowed for unprecedented synergies between superior catalyst support technologies and superior multi-metal formulation technologies. The results of these synergies are reflected in compelling ...
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Level measurement on distillation bottoms
The level measurement in the bottom of any distillation column is a critical measurement task in refineries. Tower internals damage due to the failure of level control technologies for residual bottoms is one of the most common issues in refineries. However, this is not the only way that reliable bottoms level measurements can save costs and increase efficiency in the refining process. In the atmospheric distillation process as well as in vacuum distillation, crude oil is separated ...
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Topsoe refinery Research & Development
Providing refiners with the best catalysts on the market would be impossible without the innovative ideas from Topsoe R&D. Combined with the knowledge obtained from our pilot plant units, catalyst development is essential to providing high-performing, customized solutions. Topsoe’s research facilities in Denmark have more than 50 hydroprocessing pilot plant units with more than 100 catalytic reactors for catalyst screening and process studies, including dedicated ...
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The Neles™ NDX 2.0 delivers on sustainability
Many have asked what’s so different about the new Neles NDX 2.0 valve controller. While there are several technical developments worth discussing, we’ll start by looking at the considerable increase in the potential to improve the sustainability of valve assemblies and the processes they are a part of. The new Neles NDX has a far greater versatility for different actuator types and sizes. The 2.0 is pretty much a universal, one for all solution that serves equally well ...
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Maximizing alkylation feed, transportation fuels and octane Taking advantage of new zeolite technology. The chances are that maximizing transportation fuels (gasoline plus diesel/light cycle oil) and alkylation feed while raising the octane level of the gasoline produced in your FCC unit is high on your agenda. Octane has become a key issue for many refiners with the advent of tight oil resulting in the production of more-efficient car engines, the almost worldwide ban on the ...
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The Double Block and Bleed design features every technical advantage which the series TRI-CON has plus there is a true double block and bleed feature which delivers zero leakage. By using this design, the former two valve system with a spool piece becomes obsolete. This fact is not only important for inÂstallation since you have to install only one valve body in the pipeline, but also only one actuator or gearbox is required. With ZWICK’s unique design of the linkage between ...
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Arofining™ - Aromatics purification via selective hydrogenation
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 the highly valuable aromatics. Olefins, Diolefins, StyrenicsSources and Effects An important source of aromatics for petrochemical ...
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Maximizing light cycle oil recovery in the FCC main fractionator
Refiners operating FCCU's have adjusted their operating strategies to maximize light cycle oil production to meet the increased demand for automotive diesel. Catalyst formulations and reactor conditions can alter yields, but the refinery cannot take full advantage of the increased LCO recovery without an optimized Main Fractionator operation and design. Sulzer offers several methods of optimizing the separation between light cycle oil and less valuable HCO or slurry with little ...
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nViro™ Waste Management Solutions
Honeywell UOP's nViro technologies integrate waste management with the design of the process unit, producing opportunities for optimization and process improvements. nViro combines UOP's leadership in refining and petrochemical process technologies with UOP Callidus's experience in waste stream management for powerful solutions to cut costs, reduce emissions and turn waste streams into revenue streams. nViro solutions cover a wide range of processes and wastes, providing practical ...
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This change toward more integrated complexes already has begun. As recently as five years ago, roughly 15 percent of new CCR PlatformingTM units were designed for petrochemicals production. Today, that number has risen to nearly 70 percent. New integrated complexes in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and China — where GDP growth is highest — are being designed to convert as much as two-thirds of their feedstock into petrochemicals. No two complexes will have the same solution, ...
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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 ...