Naphtha catalytic cracking for propylene production

Mar-2013

Investment in on-purpose propylene production technology based on naphtha-based feedstock is taking on various process configurations

Metathesis for maximum propylene

Apr-2006

Using metathesis technology to process refinery-based C4 feedstocks can maximise propylene. The economic advantages of flow schemes using alpha-olefins ...

Crude oil vapour pressure testing

Jan-2012

Vapour pressure testing is an important safety check in the transport, storage and blending of crude oil

Natural gas fuels the integration of refining and petrochemicals

Jul-2012

Maximising the use of natural gas in a refinery-petrochemicals complex offers higher margins and lower carbon emissions

Gases: identifying hazards and mitigating risks

Feb-2012

Although critical for the operation of refineries and petrochemical plants, industrial gases can be associated with a spectrum of possible hazards and ...

Relative economics of mixed C4 processing routes

Jan-1998

Ethylene producers are seeking ways to upgrade the mixed C4 stream from ethylene plants to improve operating economics

Advanced propane dehydrogenation

Jan-2008

Oxdehydrogenation-based on-purpose propane dehydrogenation can close the propylene supply-demand gap. Reactor design and the effect of thermodynamic equilibrium ...

The petrochemistry of paraxylene

Feb-2015

Understanding the basics of the paraxylene manufacturing process.

Recovery of olefins from refinery offgases

Oct-1998

The Lummus process eliminates the multi-stage feed gas compressor yet maintains over 90 per cent recovery of ethylene while cutting capital cost and reducing ...

Mitigating fouling in the caustic tower

Oct-2013

Comprehensive analysis of foulants in an ethylene plant’s caustic tower led to the identification of an effective treatment programme

Metathesis: refinery and ethylene plant applications

Jul-2001

With the demand for propylene now exceeding that for C4s, the authors see the integration of the metathesis process in FCC units and steam crackers as ...

Maximise ethylene gain and acetylene selective hydrogenation efficiency

Mar-2013

Third-generation stabilised front-end selective acetylene hydrogenation catalysts provide high selectivity, low sensitivity to CO swings and slow deac ...

Naphtha cracking for light olefins production

Jul-2010

As an alternative to steam cracking, an FCC-type process provides on-purpose production of propylene

Olefins plant cracker gas compressor fouling

Apr-2007

Monitoring and treating process gas compressors to prevent corrosion and fouling. Several examples of improved compressor performance through the utilisation ...

Working with an extractive distillation process

Jul-2001

A cost comparison between progressive extractive distillation of aromatics versus a more conventional technology has shown there can be considerable savings ...

Refining-petrochemicals integration: an Indian view

Mar-2018

Integrating a refinery with a petrochemicals complex offers high value products and a boost to gross margin.

Advances in amine reclaiming

Feb-2007

Why there is no excuse for operating a dirty amine system. The benefits of reclaiming amine systems are trumpeted by many and doubted by others.

Maximise olefins through catalytic cracking Indmax FCC process

Apr-2008

The primary purpose of the fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) process historically has been to convert low-valued, heavier petroleum streams into gasoline, ...

Innovations in wastewater treatment

Oct-2012

Industrial gases provide a wide range of options for treating wastewater from petrochemical processes

Process improvements in the direct hydration of olefins to alcohols

May-2014

Synthetic alcohols produced by direct hydration have wide application in the process industries as solvents, in the production of cosmetics and as intermediates ...

Increasing catalytic reforming yields

Mar-2008

Case study where a CCR Platforming process unit increased profitability by changing to a high-density catalyst. Higher aromatic yields and the ability ...

Green retarder technology for the styrene industry

Jan-2012

Increased environmental and safety awareness in the styrene industry has led to the development of more acceptable alternatives to toxic nitrophenolic ...

More petrochemicals with less capital spending

Sep-2020

Even in nations with exceptional dependence on transportation fuels like Brazil, better integration with petrochemicals production is essential for re ...

Alternative routes to paraxylene production

Apr-2004

An integrated refining and petrochemical approach to paraxylene manufacture from various feedstocks, such as excess aromatics in reformate or pyrolysis ...

Practical flare gas recovery for minimising flaring

Apr-2015

Flares play a critical role as a safety device in refineries, and in most oil and gas producing or processing facilities.

More petrochemicals with less capital spending

Sep-2020

Even in nations with exceptional dependence on transportation fuels like Brazil, better integration with petrochemicals production is essential for re ...

How refiners can capitalise on the petrochemical industry

Aug-2020

As the demand for refined products is falling and demand for petrochemical products is increasing, it is vital that refiners consider petrochemical integration, ...

Refining-petrochemicals integration: an Indian view

Mar-2018

Integrating a refinery with a petrochemicals complex offers high value products and a boost to gross margin.

Petrochemicals from refinery intermediates — beyond polyolefins

Jul-2020

Diversifying chemical synthesis routes based on simple olefins can add major value for an integrated refining-petrochemical complex.

Making innovative catalysts to trigger a reaction in chemical, gas and refining processes

Aug-2020

When you are creating high-quality petrochemical end products, you must first trigger a reaction.

Challenges with carbon disulphide removal in petrochemical naphtha

Aug-2022

Meeting new specifications for removing carbon disulphide in petrochemical naphtha using dividing wall column technology.

Relative economics of mixed C4 processing routes

Jan-1998

Ethylene producers are seeking ways to upgrade the mixed C4 stream from ethylene plants to improve operating economics

Petrochemical complex digitalisation for greater efficiency and emissions reduction

Apr-2023

Concepts of automation and data exchange in manufacturing have propelled both upstream and downstream sectors into the 4.0 world, gradually extending to ...

World scale crude to olefins

Dec-2022

The Crude-to-Chemicals project is designed for world-scale petrochemicals production to deliver a flexible, bankable, and sustainable free-market inve ...

Metathesis for maximum propylene

Apr-2006

Using metathesis technology to process refinery-based C4 feedstocks can maximise propylene. The economic advantages of flow schemes using alpha-olefins ...

Oxygen enrichment in the petrochemicals industry

Jan-2022

Adding oxygen enrichment to oxidation reactions in the petrochemicals industry offers a reduced carbon footprint, productivity benefits, and cost effi ...

OPEC+ in rough waters

Mar-2022

OPEC+ relations have become fractious through the coronavirus pandemic, and the inequalities between richer and poorer members could increase

Gases: identifying hazards and mitigating risks

Feb-2012

Although critical for the operation of refineries and petrochemical plants, industrial gases can be associated with a spectrum of possible hazards and ...

Maximise olefins through catalytic cracking Indmax FCC process

Apr-2008

The primary purpose of the fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) process historically has been to convert low-valued, heavier petroleum streams into gasoline, ...

Maximising ethane in liquids crackers

Jan-2013

Economics for energy and feedstock supply favour ethane feed cracking, but plant constraints must be examined rigorously before maximum ethane feeds are ...

Natural gas fuels the integration of refining and petrochemicals

Jul-2012

Maximising the use of natural gas in a refinery-petrochemicals complex offers higher margins and lower carbon emissions

Refining/petrochemical integration: a new paradigm

Sep-2013

The global trend in motor fuel consumption favours diesel over gasoline. There is a simultaneous increase in demand for various petrochemicals such as ...

Crude oil vapour pressure testing

Jan-2012

Vapour pressure testing is an important safety check in the transport, storage and blending of crude oil

The petrochemistry of paraxylene

Feb-2015

Understanding the basics of the paraxylene manufacturing process.

Naphtha catalytic cracking for propylene production

Mar-2013

Investment in on-purpose propylene production technology based on naphtha-based feedstock is taking on various process configurations

Olefins plant cracker gas compressor fouling

Apr-2007

Monitoring and treating process gas compressors to prevent corrosion and fouling. Several examples of improved compressor performance through the utilisation ...

Maximise ethylene gain and acetylene selective hydrogenation efficiency

Mar-2013

Third-generation stabilised front-end selective acetylene hydrogenation catalysts provide high selectivity, low sensitivity to CO swings and slow deac ...

'Snakes and ladders' for maximising propylene

Oct-2014

Changes in process conditions in tandem with ZSM-5 additives widen the potential for petrochemicals production from the FCC unit

Axens 2017 industry outlook

Jan-2017

In 2016, global growth should fall to 3.1% before rising back up to 3.4% in 2017 according to IMF’s latest estimations. Long-term perspectives in industrialised ...

Tray technology enhances extraction

Oct-2007

A case study involving the revamp of two rotating disc contactors in aromatics service highlights the most important design considerations for enhancing ...