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.

The role of biofuels in the energy transition

Overcoming the challenges of coprocessing renewables.

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 ...

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 ...

Closing the sustainability cycle

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

Reducing costs with data visualisation software

(White Paper) - In late 2020, OSIsoft announced the retirement of ProcessBook, PI’s venerable data visualisation tool kit that debuted in 1994. Because ...

Rethinking power in European petrochemicals: Part 1

(White Paper) - An in-depth examination of the industry’s operational challenges and how hire can optimise performance for process engineers. How ...

Rapid and accurate analysis of sulphur and chlorine in biofuels by XRF

Biofuels are fuels produced from feedstocks such as vegetable oil, animal fat, used cooking oil, biomass, or a blend of these. They are not produced from ...

Can pyrolysis oil unlock greater plastic circularity?

Combining pyrolysis and vapour-phase catalytic upgrading offers lower temperature and energy requirements, higher yields, and optimised product distribution ...

Water treatment: Saving water to save the planet

Case studies of using treatment technologies to improve sustainability in water-intensive industries.

Revolutionising water treatment: case studies in industrial innovation

Water treatment refers to the process of improving the quality of water by either removing contaminants and undesirable components or reducing their concentrations ...

Reducing costs with data visualisation software

(White Paper) - In late 2020, OSIsoft announced the retirement of ProcessBook, PI’s venerable data visualisation tool kit that debuted in 1994. Because ...

Rethinking power in European petrochemicals: Part 1

(White Paper) - An in-depth examination of the industry’s operational challenges and how hire can optimise performance for process engineers. How ...

Can pyrolysis oil unlock greater plastic circularity?

Combining pyrolysis and vapour-phase catalytic upgrading offers lower temperature and energy requirements, higher yields, and optimised product distribution ...

HydroFlex® technology and catalysts chosen by Zhongneng Yida in China

Topsoe, a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition, has signed an agreement with Zhongneng Yida to provide ...

Zeopore fulfilling first customer orders

Zeopore, a leading innovator in zeolite enhancement technologies for high catalytic performance, proudly announces that its recently commissioned semi-industrial ...

SunGas Renewables selects Johnson Matthey as technology partner

SunGas Renewables has selected Johnson Mattheyas a technology partner for its flagship projec, Beaver Lake Renewable Energy, a biomethanol plant planned ...

Zhejiang Jianglan select Topsoe as technology provider SAF project

Topsoe, a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition, has signed an agreement with Zhejiang Jianglan, a company ...

MAIRE announces major contract wins

MAIRE announces that its subsidiaries TECNIMONT and KT-Kinetics Technology, also thanks to the technological and engineering services provided by NEXTCHEM, ...

Wanhua Chemical signs JV agreement with Petrochemical Industries Company

On April 25, Wanhua Chemical formally signed a joint venture agreement with Petrochemical Industries Company. Under the terms of the agreement, PIC ...

Maximizing Performance in Oil & Gas with Real-Time Analytics

(Webinar) - In an industry shaped by fluctuating market conditions and tight operational margins, oil & gas producers are increasingly relying on data-driven ...

Unlocking the potential of waste for advanced conversion pathways

(Webinar) - This session offers a detailed exploration of HTW® gasification technology, a proven solution for converting diverse feedstocks into clean ...

TECNIMONT and Samruk-Kazyna to develop innovative energy infrastructures in Kazakhstan

In the framework of the Astana International Forum, at the presence of the Italian President of the Council of Ministers Giorgia Meloni and the President ...

Wood selected as PMC for first major methanol plant in the UAE

Wood has secured a contract from TA’ZIZ to provide project management consultancy (PMC) for the development of the UAE’s first methanol production ...

Johnson Matthey to sell catalyst technologies business to Honeywell International

Johnson Matthey Plc is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement to sell its Catalyst Technologies business to Honeywell International, Inc. ...

EDL Anlagenbau and Nuberg EPC collaboration to drive sustainable solutions

Nuberg EPC, headquartered in Delhi NCR, India, an engineering and industrial conglomerate and EDL Anlagenbau Gesellschaft mbH, based in Leipzig, Germany, ...

PAC introduces OptiDist2 - the next generation of atmospheric distillation

PAC, a global leader in analytical instrumentation with over 5,000 distillation instruments deployed worldwide, proudly introduces OptiDist 2, setting ...

Device maintenance solution benefits for flow control customers

In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, digital services for valve management have become indispensable. These services leverage advanced technologies ...

Yokogawa Launches OpreX Plant Stewardship

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the launch today of OpreXTM Plant Stewardship, the most comprehensive lifecycle service program in the company’s ...

New pump energy optimization solution launched to drive cost and carbon savings

Sulzer has today launched the Sulzer Energy Optimization Service, an energy efficiency and carbon reduction service that will create a new best practice ...

Evonik launches Purocel™ series to advance pyrolysis oil capability

Evonik has announced a comprehensive suite of Purocel™ products and catalysts technologies that improve the quality of pyrolysis oil, driving greater ...

Neles™ Neldisc™ triple eccentric butterfly valves

Versatility and reliability in one package: Neles Neldisc triple eccentric butterfly valves are designed for customer success. These valves excel in both ...

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 ...

Tri-Block from Zwick - Double Block and Bleed

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Servomex - Innovating a more productive world

Explore how Servomex can help you innovate and optimise operations.

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 ...

Improved H2 purification and recovery with UOP Polybed™ pressure swing adsorption

Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) is the industry standard for H2 purification and long-term, reliable recovery. Honeywell UOP’s PSA technology is relied ...

Boosting refinery margins through blend optimisation and loss control

In the current fast-paced and cost-sensitive refinery environment, enhancing margins is no longer just a competitive advantage, it’s essential for survival. ...

Advanced analytical measurement techniques for emerging feedstocks

Can sustainability and profitability go hand in hand? Join us for an insightful webinar that explores how advanced analytical measurement techniques can ...

Electrification of process heating to reduce CO2 emissions: environmental and economic benefits

As industries worldwide confront ambitious climate goals, electrification has become a vital strategy for reducing emissions and advancing sustainability. ...

Driving process optimization and reduced downtime with advanced level measurement

Your processes demand precise level controls, avoiding the negative impact of losing real liquid or slurry levels. Accurate and consistent measurements ...

Reducing contractor expense with smarter maintenance & reliability workstreams

From daily maintenance work to complex annual turnarounds, refineries can use a significant amount of expensive contractor labor. What if you could improve ...

Ethylene Dichloride

Application Manager Karen Gargallo is joined by Global Business Development Manager Stephen Firth, and Application Development Engineer Min-Woo Lim to ...

How a petrochemical plant avoided $12m in losses

A petrochemical plant battled over 10 hotspots on a roof-fired reformer, exposed flames, and the threat of a $12 million loss, see how they avoided a full ...

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 ...

Robotic solutions: Enchancing efficiency in petrochemical operations

This audio case study is about fouling challenges faced by a petrochemical company. There is a crucial need to restore heater efficiency and operational ...

Improving cement production with IGS air cannons and multipliers

In this podcast, we explore how Cementos Panam improved production efficiency by overcoming raw material humidity issues with IGS air cannons and mult ...

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, ...