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Partial upgrading of heavy oil reserves
Partial upgrading using solvent deasphalting addresses multiple issues associated with the recovery of stranded heavy oils
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Olefin purification: Why selecting the right adsorbent matters
Removing difficult-to-detect contaminants helps minimise adsorbent reactivity while avoiding side reactions and excessive heat release.
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Cost-driven natural gas vs hydrogen power for generators (RI 2023)
Regulatory policies promoting green hydrogen are accelerating, but natural gas (NG) is far more competitive on a per-cost basis.
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Process modelling and equipment know-how are needed to design deep-cut vacuum units that operate reliably at high temperature and low pressure
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Anode-grade coke from traditional crudes
A combination of solvent deasphalting and delayed coking is an option to minimise fuel oil production and produce anode-grade coke
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Vacuum pressure control: impact on profitability
Optimisation of flash zone pressure and temperature can improve feedstock quality to downstream units
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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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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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The role of biofuels in the energy transition
Overcoming the challenges of coprocessing renewables.
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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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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 ...
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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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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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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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, ...
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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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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 ...
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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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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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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 ...
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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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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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Gas Jet Compressor Systems for Gas Fields
Gas jet compressor systems for the exploitation of gas fields. GEA designs, manufactures and delivers gas jet compressor systems for on- and offshore applications ...
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Level, interface and multiphase measurement. The Profiler™ GPS provides a ‘window’ into the vessel to enable the operator to improve production throughput, ...
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High speed data networks, cloud-based systems and advanced data techniques are leading a distinct change in the way industries monitor and optimize operating ...
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Purification by catalytic oxidation
Most industrial and power applications produce off gases that are harmful to health, the environment or have global warming potential, such as CO2, CO, ...
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Interface and Multiphase Level Measurement
Radiometric measurements from Berthold. The radiometric measurement systems from Berthold are used to localize the interface layer between two phases. ...
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Triple-offset metal seated butterfly valve
KX Safeflex provides a valve which is reliable, cost-effective and due to specification for critical applications and in various aspects is far superior ...
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Magma Group / UNICAT corporate video
Uniting Catalysts - UNICAT through its acquisition of Magma Group is revolutionizing catalytic manufacturing.
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KBC Cloud Based Equipment Monitoring
The KBC Asset Monitoring Application is a low-cost, subscription-based, cloud service for anomaly event detection for class B industrial rotating equipment ...
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Valmet - 60 years of valve control experience
We have been developing positioners for over 60 years and digital valve controllers for 25 years. Our latest outcome is the Neles NDX™ 2.0 next-generation ...
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FTIR In Fuel Analysis - How does it work?
FTIR fuel quality testing requires a fast and highly precise analysis of gasoline, diesel and jet fuels directly in the field. Learn about test methods ...
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Valmet valve factory in Vantaa, Finland
Step inside our Valve technology center in Vantaa, Finland and see how valves are manufactured, from machining to assembly, and final testing. In addition, ...
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Level and density measurement systems for the refining industry
Berthold’s level and density measurement systems are widely used in the global oil refining industry. With our measuring solutions based on gamma absorption ...
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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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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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Advanced solutions for pipeline corrosion control in the energy industry
Learn the latest materials and techniques that combat internal pipeline corrosion, including IGS's Metalspray Pipe ID cladding, which enhances durability, ...
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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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Packed bed performance analytics
Listen to our podcast as we discuss how Tracerco’s Tru-Grid™ Scan and PackView™ technologies can provide critical insights to verify mechanical placement ...
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SS chloride stress corrosion cracking in critical process assets
In this episode of the Efficiency and Reliability Podcast, we delve into how, in 2013, IGS was assigned a significant task: addressing Corrosion Under ...
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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 ...
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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, ...