Understanding basic principles of flow calculations

Valve size often is described by the nominal size of the end connections, but a more important measure is the flow that the valve can provide.

Managing fouling in refinery networks

Modelling heat exchanger and other networks enables the use of dynamic fouling models in performance assessment and predictive studies

Spent sulphuric acid regeneration (SAR) process

Several chemical processes utilise concentrated sulphuric acid as a catalyst or dehydrating agent, in which the acid becomes “spent”; ie, weakened ...

Processing high TAN crude: part I

Huizhou, which is the first refinery for processing 100% high TAN crude, started up in 2009. This article describes the challenges of an opportunity crude ...

Hydrogen generation for modern refineries

With increasing demand for diesel, more stringent product specifications for cleaner fuels, reduced fuel oil demand and the economic advantages in processing ...

Sour water strippers: design and operation

Simpler, more cost-effective sour water stripper designs can outperform more generally accepted designs in the refining industry

More petrochemicals with less capital spending

Even in nations with exceptional dependence on transportation fuels like Brazil, better integration with petrochemicals production is essential for re ...

Energy management and sustainability of the downstream industry

Energy management must feature in any strategy in the downstream industry for both environmental impact and economic competitiveness.

Delayed coking as a sustainable refinery solution

Fuel grade coke is a serious environmental pollutant but the producer, the delayed coking process, can be a contributor to future sustainable development ...

The role of biofuels in the energy transition

Overcoming the challenges of coprocessing renewables.

Closing the sustainability cycle

Role of plastics recycling technologies in the future of the downstream industry.

Profiting from the lubricants market

Pursuing a profitable and more sustainable purpose for crude oil through the lubricants market requires examination of lubricants production via hydro ...

Digital strategies for refinery operators

(White Paper) - Large-scale digitalisation of the downstream sector will only be possible if companies make all the data they collect available in a way ...

Retrofitting vane pack separator for improved column performance

(White Paper) - Case history of a syngas production unit, which experienced high methanol content in the tail gas of the scrubber when operated at 116% ...

Improving preventive maintenance using equipment criticality

(White Paper) - Case study demonstrates the importance of rating equipment criticality in an effective preventive maintenance plan while reducing overall ...

Digitalisation solution for monitoring and improving performance

(White Paper) Development of a collaborative platform for monitoring, enhancing decision-making, and improving operational efficiency within various aspects ...

Five common causes of refractory failure and how to fix them

(White Paper) - All process heaters operate at high temperatures and are constructed with process tubes inside a refractory-lined enclosure, which is heated ...

Controlling FCC SOx emissions with SOx reduction additive technology

An additive with optimised metal dispersion and metal-support interaction achieved a lower daily operating cost of SOx removal from an FCC unit – a ...

Digital strategies for refinery operators

(White Paper) - Large-scale digitalisation of the downstream sector will only be possible if companies make all the data they collect available in a way ...

Retrofitting vane pack separator for improved column performance

(White Paper) - Case history of a syngas production unit, which experienced high methanol content in the tail gas of the scrubber when operated at 116% ...

Improving preventive maintenance using equipment criticality

(White Paper) - Case study demonstrates the importance of rating equipment criticality in an effective preventive maintenance plan while reducing overall ...

Digitalisation solution for monitoring and improving performance

(White Paper) Development of a collaborative platform for monitoring, enhancing decision-making, and improving operational efficiency within various aspects ...

Five common causes of refractory failure and how to fix them

(White Paper) - All process heaters operate at high temperatures and are constructed with process tubes inside a refractory-lined enclosure, which is heated ...

Aramco, SINOPEC and Fujian Petrochemical break ground on new refining and petrochemical project

Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, and Fujian Petrochemical Company ...

CB&I announces shipment of Viva Energy modules from Its Kasemphol fabrication facility in Thailand

CB&I, a wholly owned unrestricted subsidiary of McDermott, announced today the shipment of three out of five process assembly unit modules for Viva ...

Ras Laffan Petrochemical award Ethylene storage facilities contract to CTCI Corporation

CTCI Corporation, one of the world’s leading engineering, procurement, and construction companies, announced today that it has won a contract with Ras ...

Ras Laffan Petrochemicals award ethylene storage plant contract SAMSUNG E&A

SAMSUNG E&A, a total solutions provider for the global energy industry, announced today, that it signed a contract with Ras Laffan Petrochemicals of ...

OHL Gutermuth supplies KXS model shut-off valves for solar fuel project

A Swiss company's pilot plant in Germany is focusing on the production of solar fuels to replace fossil fuels in the transport industry in the future. ...

ADNOC secures sales and purchase agreement for Ruwais LNG project

ADNOC announced today at ADIPEC the signing of the first long-term sales and purchase Agreement for the lower-carbon Ruwais liquefied natural gas project, ...

Exploring industrial analytics alternatives in the manufacturing 4.0 Era

(Webinar) - In the Manufacturing 4.0 era, industrial organizations have more data at their fingertips than ever, offering the promise of higher production ...

Can process electrification accelerate decarbonization of refining and petrochemicals?

(Webinar) - Is electrification the right fit to decarbonize the oil and gas sector? Despite global efforts, CO2 emissions continue to rise, placing the ...

Breaking feedstock barriers with HTW® gasification technology

(Webinar) - In the race to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, industries are facing unprecedented challenges in meeting ambitious targets for sustainable ...

Novel sulfur removal pathways to aid energy reduction and decarbonisation

(Webinar) - Decarbonisation and energy efficiency are key economic drivers for refining and petrochemical operators globally, along with emphasis on minimizing ...

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 ...

Singapore based essential chemicals company PCS Pte select Neste RE™

Neste and Singapore-based essential chemicals company PCS Pte Ltd, have launched a cooperation for the supply of renewable solutions to Southeast Asia’s ...

Clariant upgrades its syngas catalyst portfolio to improve customers sustainability and profitability

Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced that its new Plus series syngas catalysts have been successfully introduced ...

Akselos shapes the future of refining with structural performance management software

Akselos, a global leader in Structural Performance Management (SPM), announces the expansion of its SPM software offering for hydrotreaters in the refining ...

AMETEK Process Instruments releases IECEx Zone 2 Certified 993X series of wall-mountable analyzers

The 993X series of analyzers, encompassing the 993X and 9933, are now IECEx Zone 2 certified for use in locations with up to +60ºC ambient temperatures. ...

Graham Corporation launches NextGen steam ejector nozzle

Graham Corporation, a global leader in the design and manufacture of mission critical fluid, power, heat transfer and vacuum technologies for the defense, ...

Lummus launches PFAS analytical services

Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced new analytical services for per- and polyfluoroalkyl ...

KBC launches Visual MESA Energy Management System 7.2 for superior energy and emissions management

KBC (A Yokogawa Company) announces the launch of Visual MESA® Energy Management System 7.2 (EMS), a comprehensive energy digital twin suite designed to ...

Using Cognite Data Fusion® to scale digital initiatives globally

Celanese is leading the way toward the future of manufacturing by transforming its operations into the Digital Plant of the Future using Cognite Data Fusion®. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

How IGS solutions increase refinery efficiency and reduce Co2 emissions

Edwin Blom, Executive Advisor of IGS, discusses the importance of reducing CO2 emissions for refineries and the various solutions that can help achieve ...

Cleaning convection section tube banks remotely with no-man entry rover

Scott Donson of Tube Tech explains how a no-man entry rover achieves up to 95% cleaning of the surface area of convection sections, surpassing the effectiveness ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Key features of the OptiMVD by Kelvin Lam, PAC Software Engineer

Kelvin Lam is the software engineer who designed and implemented the software for the OptiMVD. In this episode of the podcast, Kelvin shares his thought ...

Laser 3 Environmental

In this episode, application experts discuss gas analysis for continuous ammonia (NH3) monitoring in combustion emission.

Tube Tech increases thermal efficiency by 3% at Tupras Izmir refinery

In today's episode, explore the solution provided by Tube Tech (an IGS solution) that not only increased thermal efficiency by 3% at the Tupras Izmir Refinery ...

Servomex 70th Anniversary Special

In this podcast our experts celebrate 70 years of Servomex, looking at how we got to the position of global expert in gas analysis, and what the future ...

Autoclave lining repair at a copper facility

In this audio case study, we discuss the application of Weld Metal Overlay in an African copper facility, detailing its impact on reducing corrosion, minimizing ...

How refinery laboratories are benefiting from using OptiMVD

In this episode, Michael Rankin, the Eastern Gulf Coast Sales Representative for PAC, discusses some of the challenges refinery laboratories have faced ...