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FTIR In Fuel Analysis - How does it work?
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Corrosion monitoring techniques and benefits of newer methods
By leveraging the power of AIoT, industry can overcome the hidden challenges of permanent ultrasonic sensor solutions and achieve superior operational ...
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Compressor review leads upgrade
A thorough performance review of 40 reciprocating compressors at the Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery in Kuwait will form the basis for future upgrades to improve ...
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How advanced catalysts enhance hydrocracking processes, showing that profits can be advanced by platinum group metals recovery and refining
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Refinery CO2 challenges: part IV
The strategic energy review approach is summarised and results from recent studies conducted at a European refinery are discussed
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Versatility of thermal mass flow meters
There are many well documented flow meter technologies that are essentially trying to accomplish the same thing: measure fluid flow rate.
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An investment planning roadmap for a project incorporating carbon capture should address the scheme’s basic objectives and its viability in the mark ...
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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.
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Managing fouling in refinery networks
Modelling heat exchanger and other networks enables the use of dynamic fouling models in performance assessment and predictive studies
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Sour water strippers: design and operation
Simpler, more cost-effective sour water stripper designs can outperform more generally accepted designs in the refining industry
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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 ...
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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.
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The role of biofuels in the energy transition
Overcoming the challenges of coprocessing renewables.
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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 ...
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Closing the sustainability cycle
Role of plastics recycling technologies in the future of the downstream industry.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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% ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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% ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Exploring chemical recycling and bio-based plastics production in refineries
(Webinar) - How do we meet the growing demand for plastics? The global refining, gas, and petrochemical industries are under pressure to decarbonise ...
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Elevating emulsion layer level measurement
(Webinar) - Gain exclusive insights into a groundbreaking Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)-based Multiphase Detector from Ametek Level Measurement Solutions ...
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KazMunayGaz and Axens extend collaboration
During the official visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to France, JSC NC “KazMunayGaz” (KMG) and the international ...
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Aramco and Petrovietnam sign collaboration framework agreement
Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, has signed a Collaboration Framework Agreement with Vietnam Oil and Gas ...
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Wood to deliver front-end engineering design for Singapore LNG expansion
Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, has been awarded the front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for the development of Singapore’s ...
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BGEN signs five-year contract with INEOS O&P UK
BGEN, one of the UK’s largest engineering firms specialising in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, has announced that it ...
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ADNOC announces acquisition of Fertiglobe
Fertiglobe, today announced the successful completion of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s acquisition of OCI Global’s entire 50% +1 share stake in ...
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St1 Nordic refinery uses Honeywell technology to produce SAF
Honeywell has today announced that the St1 Refinery has started using Honeywell’s EcofiningTM technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel. The biorefinery ...
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Clariant and DS Dansuk sign MOU on Tonsil™ RNF production for HVO/SAF
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today hosted a MOU signing ceremony with its customer DS Dansuk at its Pohang production ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Exploring chemical recycling and bio-based plastics production in refineries
(Webinar) - How do we meet the growing demand for plastics? The global refining, gas, and petrochemical industries are under pressure to decarbonise ...
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Elevating emulsion layer level measurement
(Webinar) - Gain exclusive insights into a groundbreaking Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)-based Multiphase Detector from Ametek Level Measurement Solutions ...
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KazMunayGaz and Axens extend collaboration
During the official visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to France, JSC NC “KazMunayGaz” (KMG) and the international ...
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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. ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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PPG today announced the launch of PPG PITT-THERM® 909 spray-on insulation coating. This silicone-based coating is designed for high-heat environments ...
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Yokogawa launches OpreX™ open automation SI kit and the OpreX OPC UA management package
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that it has developed the OpreX™ Open Automation SI Kit and the OpreX OPC UA Management Package, both of which ...
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New bypass line between diesel draw-off line to side stripper, new bypass valve, incl. update of P&ID, piping isometrics and pipe
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Industry 4.0-ready flash point analyzer. MINIFLASH FP VISION is part of Grabner Instruments Vision analyzer family. The flash point tester MINIFLASH FP ...
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Pressure drop is a critical operating parameter for Vacuum Towers. A Lube Oil Vacuum Tower with dislodged floating valves was revamped with Sulzer’s ...
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OMC Med Energy Exhibition Brochure
OMC Med Energy is the premier event focused on the entire energy value chain that brings together key stakeholders and industry leaders from the Mediterranean ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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Accuracy, Reliability, and Innovation
Serving markets such as refineries, petrochemical, power, natural gas, environmental monitoring, and more, AMETEK Process Instruments is committed to designing ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Gas Flow & Heat Transfer in Catalyst
Magcat spheres produce a more uniformed gas flow maintaining good gas-to-catalyst contact throughout the bed.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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Solving fired heater radiant tube oxidation
This episode explores the issue of oxidation scale formation on steel tubes in fired heaters. This problem disrupts heat transfer, causing over-firing, ...
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Global Business Development Manager Dr. Stephen Firth and General Manager for the Middle East Afzal Khan talk about the specific challenges facing industries ...
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In this episode our experts focus on cryogenic air separation unit (ASU) processes, looking at the best ways to produce high-purity oxygen, nitrogen, and ...
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The latest episode of our ongoing series of podcasts is all about the expert gas analysis support Servomex brings to industries in the US market.
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Gordon Chiu on the worlds transition to renewable energy
In this episode, Gordon Chiu, PAC's Renewable Fuels Product Manager, discusses how the world is moving towards renewable energy and away from fossil ...
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Hydrotreater efficiency increase during turnaround
A refinery faced a challenge during a turnaround project in 2022, aiming to enhance hydrotreater efficiency with a unique convection section configuration ...
