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The future for hydrocracking: part 1
Hydrocracking technology faces challenges and opportunities amid diesel emission scandals, low sulphur marine fuels, and the growing position of electric ...
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A comparison of chlorine levels in aromatics
Petroleum refining processes have evolved over the years to maximise efficiency and output as crude oils are turned into finished products.
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Troubleshooting premature tower flooding
Thorough analysis of field data and tray hydraulics together with gamma scanning were key factors in the successful troubleshooting of premature flooding ...
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Mesoporous zeolites deliver catalytic benefits (ERTC)
Catalytic results make compelling business cases in refining, petrochemicals, and the conversion of methanol, biomass and waste plastics.
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Heat recovery from corrosive flue gas
For improvements to energy efficiency in the petrochemical industry, waste heat recovery from corrosive flue gas is the most cost effective source to ...
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How refiners can optimise for IMO 2020
Refineries with configurations not best suited to new sulphur limits will need to focus on improvements in operational efficiency.
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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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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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Closing the sustainability cycle
Role of plastics recycling technologies in the future of the downstream industry.
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Powering the future: The role of Electrification
(White Paper) - As industries worldwide confront ambitious climate goals, electrification has become a vital strategy for reducing emissions and advancing ...
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Refining the future: How smarter desalter operations drive efficiencies and sustainability
"If you cannot measure it, you cannot improve it.” This insight from Lord Kelvin highlights a fundamental principle of industrial processes, especially ...
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Digitalisation solution for monitoring and improving performance
Development of a collaborative platform for monitoring, enhancing decision-making, and improving operational efficiency within various aspects of plant ...
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Five common causes of refractory failure and how to fix them
All process heaters operate at high temperatures and are constructed with process tubes inside a refractory-lined enclosure, which is heated by radiant ...
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Digital strategies for refinery operators
Large-scale digitalisation of the downstream sector will only be possible if companies make all the data they collect available in a way that’s intuitive ...
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Retrofitting vane pack separator for improved column performance
Case history of a syngas production unit, which experienced high methanol content in the tail gas of the scrubber when operated at 116% of original design ...
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Powering the future: The role of Electrification
(White Paper) - As industries worldwide confront ambitious climate goals, electrification has become a vital strategy for reducing emissions and advancing ...
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Shell-CNOOC JV to expand its petrochemical complex in China
CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals Company Limited (CSPC), a joint venture between Shell Nanhai B.V. and CNOOC Petrochemicals Investment Ltd, has taken a final ...
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KT-Kinetics Technology contract for hydrogen production unit in Pengerang biorefinery
MAIRE announces that KT-Kinetics Technology supported by the technological know-how of NEXTCHEM, has been awarded by Pengerang Biorefinery Sdn Bhd, licensing, ...
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AM Green and DP World JV to establish India as a global hub for green molecules
AM Green, a leader in green hydrogen and ammonia production, has partnered with DP World, a global logistics leader, to create a sustainable supply chain ...
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Vioneo selects MTO conversion technology from Honeywell
Vioneo and Honeywell announced today that Honeywell’s technology will be used by Vioneo as part of its plans to produce plastics using green methanol, ...
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Kinder Morgan acquires gas gathering & processing system from Outrigger Energy II
Kinder Morgan Inc, today announced that its subsidiary, Hiland Partners Holdings LLC, has agreed to purchase a natural gas gathering and processing system ...
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USA BioEnergy announces land purchase for SAF refinery
USA BioEnergy today announced it has closed on the acquisition of 1,600+ acres of land in East Texas for its new $2.8 billion advanced biorefinery, designed ...
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Vioneo selects MTO conversion technology from Honeywell
Vioneo and Honeywell announced today that Honeywell’s technology will be used by Vioneo as part of its plans to produce plastics using green methanol, ...
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Petrofac selected by ADNOC Gas for Habshan Project
Petrofac will continue to build on its role at one of the world’s largest gas processing plants, following the award of a new project by Abu Dhabi based ...
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CB&I awarded contract by TJN Ruwais LNG JV for its LNG project located in Abu Dhabi
CB&I today announced that it has been awarded a substantial* lump sum contract by TJN Ruwais JV for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) ...
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Chart Industries signs global master goods and services agreement with ExxonMobil
Chart Industries Inc, a global leader in clean energy and industrial gas solutions, is pleased to announce its signing of a global master goods and services ...
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Three new Vegan® licenses for SAF and renewable diesel production
Leading energy players Galp, a major Portuguese multinational energy corporation, LOKEN, a Malaysian energy player developing one of the first renewable ...
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Bechtel and Woodside Place LNG order to Chart
Chart has received the order from Bechtel for the supply of our Integrated Pre-Cooled Single Mixed Refrigerant liquefaction technology and cold boxes for ...
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Shell-CNOOC JV to expand its petrochemical complex in China
CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals Company Limited (CSPC), a joint venture between Shell Nanhai B.V. and CNOOC Petrochemicals Investment Ltd, has taken a final ...
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KT-Kinetics Technology contract for hydrogen production unit in Pengerang biorefinery
MAIRE announces that KT-Kinetics Technology supported by the technological know-how of NEXTCHEM, has been awarded by Pengerang Biorefinery Sdn Bhd, licensing, ...
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AM Green and DP World JV to establish India as a global hub for green molecules
AM Green, a leader in green hydrogen and ammonia production, has partnered with DP World, a global logistics leader, to create a sustainable supply chain ...
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Kinder Morgan acquires gas gathering & processing system from Outrigger Energy II
Kinder Morgan Inc, today announced that its subsidiary, Hiland Partners Holdings LLC, has agreed to purchase a natural gas gathering and processing system ...
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USA BioEnergy announces land purchase for SAF refinery
USA BioEnergy today announced it has closed on the acquisition of 1,600+ acres of land in East Texas for its new $2.8 billion advanced biorefinery, designed ...
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Avina Clean Hydrogen completes FEED for clean ammonia facility
Avina Clean Hydrogen, a leading clean fuel solutions provider, is pleased to announce the successful completion of Front-End Engineering Design and Front-End-Loading, ...
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Hexagon and Microsoft enhance industrial operations with HxGN SDx2 on Microsoft Azure
Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division is proud to announce its collaboration with Microsoft, using the Microsoft Azure cloud platform to host ...
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Servomex launches Gen 7 SERVOPRO DF-500 series
Servomex, the leader in advanced gas analysis for a cleaner, healthier and more productive world, has launched the latest in ultra-trace oxygen analysis ...
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Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced that its new Plus series syngas catalysts have been successfully introduced ...
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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 ...
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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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Sulzer technologies for biofuel applications
In recent years, there have been many advancements in the development of biofuels for the global transportation markets. First generation fuel ethanol ...
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Mobile Water and Wastewater Treatment Solutions
NSI Mobile Water Solutions is a global organization dedicated to delivering dependable mobile water services. As a part of Nijhuis Saur Industries (NSI), ...
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ResidCrackeR™ 4G is the latest generation of Grace’s coke selective bottoms cracking ResidCrackeR™ catalyst family for residue FCC feed ...
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OHL Gutermuth product portfolio
OHL Gutermuth has made a name for itself across the globe with tailor-made valves for specific industrial applications. The combined expertise and decades ...
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Hydrogen sulfide removal from sour associated gas
In November of 1999, PT Pertamina (Indonesia’s staterun oil company) installed the LO-CAT® II Hydrogen Sulfide Oxidation Process for their Mudi ...
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AFX™ catalysts for increased propylene production from FCC units
New technology to meet propylene demand Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) units are playing an increasingly important role in meeting the growing worldwide ...
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We can’t get to net zero without hydrogen
In our Hydrogen Technologies business, the team are ramping up to accelerate the hydrogen economy and meet demand.
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IGS Cetek catalytic reformer heater process tube coating
Thermal Inefficiencies. In a high temperature environment, steel alloy process tubes will oxidize immediately and scale will develop. This oxidation scale ...
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The most versatile butterfly valve ever
We are introducing a new versatile Butterfly valve product range that enables easy valve configuration for an extensive range of applications in all process ...
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How do you ensure you are prepared for a significant damage event? Becht has an experienced team to help with everything you need from initial response, ...
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Leader in mission-critical flow control solutions and services
Valmet’s flow control offering, the world-renowned valve and pump solution brands Neles, NelesEasyflow, Jamesbury, Stonel, Valvcon and Flowrox for all ...
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Tanks - measure hydrocarbon, water and emulsion levels and identify sludge
Scans on tanks and spheres gives you a clear picture of hydrocarbon, water and emulsion levels and determine if there is any sludge or plugged vent lines. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Corrosion challenges in Japanese refineries
A prominent player in the Japanese market, this energy company operates several refineries across the country, including Miyagi, Ibaraki, Chiba, Kanagawa, ...
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Erosion and corrosion in waste heat recovery systems
Today, we'll delve into a case study surrounding the challenges faced by a plant due to erosion and corrosion in their waste heat recovery system, and ...
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In this episode, application experts discuss gas analysis for continuous ammonia (NH3) monitoring in combustion emission.
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Overcoming severe refractory failure in a Saudi Arabian refinery
Today, we'll delve into the case study of how IGS significantly helped improve the operational efficiency of a Saudi Arabian Refinery by addressing a critical ...
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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, ...