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Fast and precise elemental screening in petroleum coke and coal
Petroleum Coke (also referred to as petcoke), a byproduct of the oil refining process, is typically sold and used as either fuel or material for anodes ...
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Choosing a hydroprocessing scheme
A systematic approach to selecting hydroprocessing technology meets process objectives with optimal operating and capital costs
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Energy savings in preheat trains with preflash
An eastern European refinery combined pinch technology and process simulation to achieve the most cost effective energy savings
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Improved hydrogen yield in catalytic reforming
A process step that sends higher-boiling C6 hydrocarbons to light tops isomerisation delivers an increase in hydrogen production from naphtha catalytic ...
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A new solution to eliminate centrifuge for sulphur in crude oil analysis
Test methods for measuring sulphur content, like ASTM D4294 and ISO 8754, have become critical for assessing the value of crude oil.
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Tier 3 gasoline from tight oil crudes
Assessing process schemes to counter loss of gasoline road octane when the crude feed includes tight oil
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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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Jet Pumps, Mixers, Heaters and Vacuum Systems
Jet pumps, also referred to as ejectors, are devices for the conveyance, compression or mixing of gases, vapors, liquids or solids in which a gaseous or ...
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Myth of the 1000°F vacuum unit cutpoint
Canadian Synbit and Dilbit crudes will come to make-up a substantial fraction of feedstocks to North American refineries. Today, however, for the most ...
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AMBER™ catalysts are frequently used, high-quality catalysts from the Ketjen portfolio and are manufactured using ADM-20 matrix technology, which is ...
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The benchmark in atmospheric distillation testing. Thousands of users worldwide trust OptiDist™ for its state-of-the-art solution for performing atmospheric ...
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Reducing, avoiding and recycling are the keys to the treatment of emissions in addition to energy-efficient and resource-saving production methods. We ...
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Leading-edge, safety-enhanced oxygen analysis for hazardous or challenging applications. The award-winning Oxy 1900 sets the standard for O2 gas analysis, ...
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The Benefits of a Radiometric Measurement
Radiometric measurements offer outstanding results even under the most challenging process conditions and are used where other technologies fail. ► Learn ...
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Cleaning convection section tube banks remotely with no-man entry rover
Scott Donson of Tube Tech explains how a no-man entry rover achieves up to 95% cleaning of the surface area of convection sections, surpassing the effectiveness ...
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Petro-SIM is the leading process simulation and optimization platform for driving excellence in facility performance and organizational productivity. At ...
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The SAF podcast with Maurits van Tol
Hot on the heels of the announcement that their FT Cans technology, developed with bp. will be used for DG Fuels’ $4bn St John’s Parish, Louisiana ...
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Armed with an integral sampling system custom-designed for operation in some of the hottest and most extreme combustion environments, the FluegasExact ...
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Cryogenic valve test at Neles laboratory
Did you know that we test our valves in extreme cold to ensure their reliability and safety? Take a look at the video to see what the test conditions are ...
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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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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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Servomex’s support for gas analysis applications in Korea is growing, and you can learn all about it in the latest episode of our ongoing podcast se ...
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Texas tower cleaning enables IRIS inspection and saves $8M+
Integrated Global Services (IGS) deployed Tube Tech’s engineered VCFE cleaning solution to remove fouling from 2688 tubes across two Texas Towers. 100% ...
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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 ...
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How PAC is creating unique value through PACe
In the second episode of the three-part series for PACe. Hakan Turan explains how the digital ecosystem delivers unique value to customer.
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SMARTGard HVTS Solution: Pulp Mill CFB Boiler Goals Achieved
In this episode of "Efficiency and Reliability," learn how a Pulp Mill in the South Eastern United States overcame operational challenges to achieve their ...