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.

The strategic value of an industrial data and AI platform

(White Paper) - For organisations looking to stay competitive, the choice is clear: data must be treated as a critical, strategic asset. Despite the ...

Enhancing refinery profitability through rigorous catalyst evaluation

The role of independent catalyst testing offers unbiased assessments crucial for unit performance and quality.

Enterprise-wide optimisation across hydrocarbon processing assets

Consider the layers of efficiency when establishing a global resource optimisation modelling system.

Hybrid digital twin for DHDT unit performance monitoring

High-fidelity models with collation of ‘theory and plant data’ are essential to track hydrotreating unit performance.

Hydrogen-rich gasoline offers an alternative to high octane costs

A new route to meeting octane releases the current reliance on catalytic reforming while striving to minimise aromatics and olefins in gasoline.

Impact of hydrocracker catalyst changes on crude oil selection

Produce high-quality, on-spec base oils from a greater variety of crude oils, including those previously considered the lower threshold for crude qualBase ...

The strategic value of an industrial data and AI platform

(White Paper) - For organisations looking to stay competitive, the choice is clear: data must be treated as a critical, strategic asset. Despite the ...

Increase process efficiency and service life of syngas process equipment

(White Paper) - The syngas industry plays a crucial role in producing essential materials like ammonia, methanol, hydrogen, and synthetic fuels. However, ...

Control points during the lifecycle of precious metal catalysts

(White Paper) - Key contractual factors can greatly influence metal value returns for precious metals spent catalysts. More and more petroleum and petrochemical ...

Can pyrolysis oil unlock greater plastic circularity?

(White Paper) - Combining pyrolysis and vapour-phase catalytic upgrading offers lower temperature and energy requirements, higher yields, and optimised ...

A comparative analysis of vacuum PMT and SiPM

(White Paper) - Radiometric measurements have become indispensable tools across various industrial applications, serving critical roles as level, density, ...

Willis Sustainable Fuels selects FT CANS™ to boost SAF production in the UK

Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies, today announced that Willis Sustainable Fuels has selected JM and bp's award-winning ...

thyssenkrupp Uhde secures landmark contract for new nitric acid plant in India

thyssenkrupp Uhde, a major chemical technology solution provider, has been awarded a contract by Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. ...

Wison Engineering selected for Green methanol project in Turkey

On March 19, 2025, the FEED contract signing ceremony for the ITC-WasteFuel Ankara Green Methanol Project in Turkey was held at the Shanghai headquarters ...

Alfa Laval wins significant order for advanced filtration plant

A new industrial filtration order is one of the largest ever for world leader in membrane technology: Alfa Laval. The advanced filtration solution will ...

CTCI to build LNG storage tanks at Kaohsiung intercontinental terminal

Taiwan’s leading engineering, procurement, and construction services provider CTCI Corporation announced today that it has jointly won a NT$26.6 billion ...

SAMSUNG E&A enters the green hydrogen market with Nel ASA acquisition

SAMSUNG E&A, a total solutions provider for the global energy industry, has announced its full-scale entry into the green hydrogen market with the ...

Improving steam reforming productivity and efficiency

(Webinar) - Join us for an insightful webinar where we will introduce Honeywell UOP’s innovative ZoneFlow Structured Catalyst. This advanced technology ...

Boosting refinery margins through blend optimisation and loss control

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

VARO announces transformative acquisition of Preem AB

VARO Energy has today reached agreement to acquire Preem Holding AB and Preem AB through the purchase of 100% of the share capital of the parent company, ...

TotalEnergies and partners launch 2nd phase of Northern Lights CCS project

TotalEnergies and its partners, Equinor and Shell, announce the Final Investment Decision of the second phase of the Northern Lights development, which ...

Eni and Saipem extend collaboration agreement in biorefining

Eni and Saipem extended the collaboration agreement signed between the two companies in November 2023 to combine their respective skills and specialisations ...

BASF and Forestal agreement to advance e-methanol production

BASF and Forestal de Atlántico S.A. have signed an early disclosure agreement aimed at advancing the production of e-methanol through carbon capture solutions. ...

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 ...

Yokogawa Enhances IT/OT integration with new release of OpreX Collaborative Information Server

Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6841) announces the release on this date of the latest version of OpreX™ Collaborative Information Server (CI Server), ...

Honeywell unveils innovative AI assistant for industrial operators

Honeywell today announced the latest release of which seamlessly integrates performance monitoring with a new generative AI assistant to help operators ...

thyssenkrupp Uhde and Novonesis launch innovative enzymatic esterification technology

thyssenkrupp Uhde, a major chemical technology solution provider, in partnership with Novonesis, our partner and pioneer in enzymatic technology, announce ...

SPX FLOW and Siemens collaborate on revolutionary Digital Twin and AI product design

SPX FLOW, a global leader in fluid technology, is excited to collaborate with Siemens to highlight cutting-edge digital twin technology at the MxD (Manufacturing ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Exploring industrial analytics alternatives in the manufacturing 4.0 Era

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

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 ...

Catalytic reformer audits: 13.5% furnace efficiency increase

In this episode, Larry Emch, Furnace Efficiency Specialist from IGS, joins us again to discuss a project where his team audited furnaces and ...

Tracerco Radiation Monitors

Listen to our podcast as we discuss how our lightweight and easy-to-use radiation monitors provide a solution for every radiation monitoring and management ...

Successful revamp of a 40-year-old steam-methane reformer furnace

This episode examines a successful application of Cetek high emissivity coating to the radiant section of an SMR reformer which was experiencing excessive ...

Larry Emch from IGS: Energy efficiency in furnaces

In this episode, Larry Emch, IGS Furnace Efficiency Specialist, shares the story of a site tackling excessive fuel usage and high emissions in their Steam ...

Ethylene cracking furnace hot spot repair online

In this audio case study, we discuss a situation at a Gulf Coast chemical plant where an ethylene furnace encountered a hot spot challenge, requiring prompt ...

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 ...