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Three steps to optimise fractionator performance with plate technology
The refining industry has dealt with various challenges throughout its history, but the current pressure from a range of factors, such as energy optimisation, ...
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Reactivated catalysts meet demands of sulphur recovery technology market
The sulphur recovery technology market is forecast to increase significantly this decade, by USD 2.77 billion between 2023-2028. This growth is fueled ...
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A recommended approach to managing your contaminated sulphur
Contaminated sulphur clean-up can be a daunting task. It is natural to seek the cheapest and quickest methods of removal.
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FCC unit yield improvement with artificial intelligence
How closed loop neural networks have improved FCC yields via direct control and continuous optimization.
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Refiner’s role in upgrading plastic waste
Plastic consumption is projected to skyrocket in the coming decades for packaging, automobiles and construction, increasing to 1, 231 million tonnes in ...
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Accurate front-end scope definition: the key to a successful revamp project
One of the characteristics of a mature industry such as petroleum refining, particularly in the U.S., is that many capital projects are facility revam ...
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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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Controlling FCC SOx emissions with SOx reduction additive technology
(White Paper) - An additive with optimised metal dispersion and metal-support interaction achieved a lower daily operating cost of SOx removal from an ...
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Vacuum heater operational cycle improvement study
Coke formation creates short vacuum heater runs. Controlling film temperature and oil residence time can help reduce coke formation rate inside radiant ...
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Optimising cartridge tray installation
Methodology for tackling site challenges and improving HSE and quality in cartridge tray installations while reducing the overall installation cost and ...
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From waste to clean energy: The acid path to reducing CO2 emissions
Case study explores environmental benefits of the WSA process to capture waste heat, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce the refinery carbon footpri ...
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Diagnosing a premature flood in an atmospheric crude tower
Diagnosing and rectifying the flooding in a crude tower emphasises the importance of conducting plant tests, as well as gamma scanning investigations and ...
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Innovative PSA process solutions
For over 20 years, UNICAT has been a key player in the hydrogen value chain, offering comprehensive capabilities and technologies.
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Controlling FCC SOx emissions with SOx reduction additive technology
(White Paper) - An additive with optimised metal dispersion and metal-support interaction achieved a lower daily operating cost of SOx removal from an ...
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Exploring chemical recycling and bio-based plastics production in refineries
(Webinar) - How do we meet the growing demand for plastics? The global refining, gas, and petrochemical industries are under pressure to decarbonise ...
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Elevating emulsion layer level measurement
(Webiner) - Gain exclusive insights into a groundbreaking Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)-based Multiphase Detector from Ametek Level Measurement Solutions ...
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Catalyst recycling & sulfur recovery: A new approach
(Webinar) - Evonik’s catalyst reuse technologies enable today’s sulfur recovery unit operators to gain the activity they require while minimizing cost ...
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ADNOC announces acquisition of Fertiglobe
Fertiglobe, today announced the successful completion of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s acquisition of OCI Global’s entire 50% +1 share stake in ...
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St1 Nordic refinery uses Honeywell technology to produce SAF
Honeywell has today announced that the St1 Refinery has started using Honeywell’s EcofiningTM technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel. The biorefinery ...
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Clariant and DS Dansuk sign MOU on Tonsil™ RNF production for HVO/SAF
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today hosted a MOU signing ceremony with its customer DS Dansuk at its Pohang production ...
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ADNOC announces acquisition of Fertiglobe
Fertiglobe, today announced the successful completion of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s acquisition of OCI Global’s entire 50% +1 share stake in ...
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St1 Nordic refinery uses Honeywell technology to produce SAF
Honeywell has today announced that the St1 Refinery has started using Honeywell’s EcofiningTM technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel. The biorefinery ...
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Clariant and DS Dansuk sign MOU on Tonsil™ RNF production for HVO/SAF
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today hosted a MOU signing ceremony with its customer DS Dansuk at its Pohang production ...
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NEXTCHEM to upgrade hydrogen production unit at Binh Son Refining
MAIRE announces that NEXTCHEM, through its subsidiary KT Tech, hydrogen technologies licensor, has been awarded by Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical ...
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Dubai Petroleum Establishment awards Baker Hughes their largest integrated compressor line order
Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced Tuesday its largest order ever of Integrated Compressor Line (ICL) units with Dubai Petroleum Establishment ...
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McDermott announces agreement to sell CB&I storage business line
McDermott International Ltd, today announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its CB&I storage business to a consortium of financial investors ...
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Exploring chemical recycling and bio-based plastics production in refineries
(Webinar) - How do we meet the growing demand for plastics? The global refining, gas, and petrochemical industries are under pressure to decarbonise ...
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Elevating emulsion layer level measurement
(Webiner) - Gain exclusive insights into a groundbreaking Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)-based Multiphase Detector from Ametek Level Measurement Solutions ...
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Catalyst recycling & sulfur recovery: A new approach
(Webinar) - Evonik’s catalyst reuse technologies enable today’s sulfur recovery unit operators to gain the activity they require while minimizing cost ...
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UNICAT Catalyst Technologies announces the launch of MagAFS
UNICAT Catalyst Technologies is excited to introduce MagAFS, our latest innovation in Advanced Filtration System (AFS) technology. Designed to address ...
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UNICAT Technologies has secured an ‘exclusive partnership’ with a world-leading designer and manufacturer of gas separation facilities to help large-scale ...
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Heat tracing solutions for the hydrogen and carbon capture Industry
(Webinar) - Around the globe, world leaders have pledged to invest in technologies such as carbon capture and hydrogen to help accelerate the energy transition. ...
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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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PPG today announced the launch of PPG PITT-THERM® 909 spray-on insulation coating. This silicone-based coating is designed for high-heat environments ...
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Yokogawa launches OpreX™ open automation SI kit and the OpreX OPC UA management package
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that it has developed the OpreX™ Open Automation SI Kit and the OpreX OPC UA Management Package, both of which ...
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BASF introduces Fourtiva™ FCC catalyst to increase high octane gasoline blending feedstock
BASF announced today the commercial launch of Fourtiva™, a new Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) catalyst for gasoil to mild resid feedstock. Fourtiva incorporates ...
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KBC Launches Multiflash 7.5 software
KBC (A Yokogawa Company) announces the release of Multiflash® 7.5, the latest version of its comprehensive PVT modeling and physical properties software. ...
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New bypass line between diesel draw-off line to side stripper, new bypass valve, incl. update of P&ID, piping isometrics and pipe
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Density, concentration and solids content
Non-contacting measurement technology made by Berthold. Berthold density measurement systems are used for the continuous process control on pipelines and ...
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Maximizing light cycle oil recovery in the FCC main fractionator
Refiners operating FCCU's have adjusted their operating strategies to maximize light cycle oil production to meet the increased demand for automotive diesel. ...
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Optimising mining processes with Hyperion™
Designed for the most challenging environments, Tracerco’s Hyperion™ nuclear level and density measurement system has been installed by mining operators ...
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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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All about excellence in the energy and chemical industry
KBC exists to help you achieve and sustain excellent operational performance, through the actions of our people, fused with the application of our digitalization ...
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Welcome to Valmets flow laboratory
This modern testing equipment with a robot delivers first-class valve performance even in the strictest conditions. Thanks to our testing areas we can ...
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Trayed Towers - Tru-Scan™ & FrothView™
Tracerco provides actionable information while the system is online and operating in normal, test or upset conditions. A Tru-Scan™ diagnosis will ...
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Process heaters application video
With a range of accurate, responsive gas analysis technologies and extensive applications knowledge, Servomex can help make your process heaters and furnaces ...
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Understanding reforming chemistry begins with the catalyst itself. Embark with Axens on a journey to the atomic scale into the labyrinth of pores, where ...
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ZWICK manufactures valves that meet the highest requirements. The range of services includes metallic sealing butterfly valves of the series TRI-CON, TRI-CHECK ...
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Liquid Level Measurement in Seal Pots per API 682
Measuring and ensuring proper liquid levels in your seal pots protects expensive equipment and your brand. Use ultrasonic level switches or guided wave ...
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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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The progress of SAF solutions for the decarbonisation of aviation
As the world increasingly commits to steeper decarbonization targets, the aviation industry is determined to develop sustainable solutions to produce cost-competitive, ...
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Optimising the efficiency of shutdowns and turnarounds to improve processes
Tracerco’s diagnostic techniques provide you with the invaluable insights you need to reduce your turnaround times and costs by identifying operational ...
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Decarbonizing process heat with industrial heat pumps and steam compressors
Industrial energy consumption accounts for about 25% of energy demand and CO2 emissions worldwide, with process heat being the most common application. ...
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Proven decarbonisation pathway for sustainable biofuels and chemicals production from waste
The flexibility to make use of varying waste streams as feedstocks to replace primary fossil resources is a common goal in operations today. You may be ...
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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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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 ...
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IGS ClearStream chromium-6 filtration for safe HVTS application
In today's episode, explore the successful collaboration between IGS and a power & light facility as they address high-temperature corrosion in a gas ...
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Gordon Chiu on the worlds transition to renewable energy
In this episode, Gordon Chiu, PAC's Renewable Fuels Product Manager, discusses how the world is moving towards renewable energy and away from fossil ...
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Hydrotreater efficiency increase during turnaround
A refinery faced a challenge during a turnaround project in 2022, aiming to enhance hydrotreater efficiency with a unique convection section configuration ...
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In this episode, application experts discuss gas analysis for continuous ammonia (NH3) monitoring in combustion emission.