ARTICLES
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Catalytic reforming options and practices
Apr-2010
Design and practice in catalytic reforming is evolving to meet refinery challenges, including lower gasoline pool benzene content and increased demand ...
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Improved hydrogen yield in catalytic reforming
Jan-2013
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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Options for CO2 capture from SMR
Oct-2014
As CO2 capture from steam methane reforming becomes increasingly important, the economics of retrofit for recovery from process gas streams need to be ...
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Jul-2013
A simulation model compares accurately with actual operating data to provide reliable predictions of catalyst lifetime in naphtha reforming
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Steam reforming natural gas containing higher hydrocarbons
Apr-2013
A method is described for estimating reformed gas composition in a primary reformer when the feed is a natural gas containing higher hydrocarbons
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Optimised hydrogen production by steam reforming: part I
Jan-2012
Modelling optimisation of process and design parameters for minimising natural gas consumption in hydrogen production by steam reforming
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Residue desulphurisation and conversion
Apr-2006
The current market forces that presage a boom in resid hydrotreatment are examined along with recently reported progress in technology
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Refinery fuel gas in steam reforming hydrogen plants
Mar-2012
Fuel gas is an attractive feedstock for hydrogen production, but appropriate catalysts and temperature control are needed to address high olefin leve ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Oct-2013
By adding a new unit that reacts a benzene-rich stream with light olefins, a refiner complied with current regulations for benzene and achieved a payback ...
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Steam reformers for hydrogen and synthesis gas
Jan-2013
Modern steam methane reformer design is a complex process that needs to be carefully optimised in terms of capital and operating costs
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Heat exchange reforming in gas synthesis
Mar-2012
An exchange reformer design offers a very high reforming temperature and the option to reduce primary reformer size
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Analysis method for determining bound and free alkanolamines in HSS contaminated solutions
Jul-1990
A conductometric titration method has been developed to determine the true available alkanolamine in solutions used for H2S and CO2 removal from refinery ...
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Additional hydrogen production by heat exchange steam reforming
Oct-2010
Applying the heat exchanger principle in hydrogen manufacture can significantly reduce the consumption of hydrocarbon feedstock
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Optimised hydrogen production by steam reforming: part 2
Jul-2013
Emerging technologies for hydrogen production from steam reforming are modelled
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Paraffins isomerisation options
Apr-2005
Isomerisation technologies are available, from once-through and deisohexaniser recycle processes to recycle schemes involving molecular separation pro ...
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Reformer monitoring via in-tube temperature measurement
Apr-2014
A temperature monitoring technology applied to steam reformers in synthesis gas plants provides protection against over-firing plus detailed catalyst ...
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Revamping the hydrogen generation unit
Apr-2014
Hydrogen plants can be modified for higher production by employing innovative process schemes
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Jan-2012
Catalyst solutions help to improve the profitability and reliability of reforming units
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Improved performance from reforming
Oct-2011
Process and equipment solutions help to improve the profitability and reliability of reforming units
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Hydrocarbon removal from amines demonstrated experience
Mar-2006
Bringing amine system contaminants down to low levels has reduced operational problems. Several large operating facilities are now using the latest technology ...
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Jan-2006
Staged investment and reformer technology improvement strategies are available for increasing hydrogen production, cycle time and reliability
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High efficiency zero export steam reforming
Sep-2016
Development of a new hydrogen production technology based on steam methane reforming.
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Improved hydrogen yield in catalytic reforming
Jan-2013
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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Steam reforming natural gas containing higher hydrocarbons
Apr-2013
A method is described for estimating reformed gas composition in a primary reformer when the feed is a natural gas containing higher hydrocarbons
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Catalytic reforming in the biorefinery
Mar-2021
Optimum production of hydrogen in the reformer enables profitable production of diesel range biofuels by hydrotreating residual oils.
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Catalytic reforming options and practices
Apr-2010
Design and practice in catalytic reforming is evolving to meet refinery challenges, including lower gasoline pool benzene content and increased demand ...
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Fixed bed naphtha reformer catalyst regeneration - a history of naphtha reforming
Dec-2020
Refiners have been reforming naphtha to improve its octane or to produce aromatic chemicals since the 1930s.
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High efficiency zero export steam reforming
Sep-2016
Development of a new hydrogen production technology based on steam methane reforming.
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Options for CO2 capture from SMR
Oct-2014
As CO2 capture from steam methane reforming becomes increasingly important, the economics of retrofit for recovery from process gas streams need to be ...
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Structured catalysts for steam reformers
Jun-2015
A foil based catalyst aims to avoid the limitations of ceramic pellet substrates in steam reforming.
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Steam reforming catalysts raise production efficiency
Jul-2020
The primary reformer is the most energy-intensive element in syngas production. New steam reforming catalysts reduce its energy costs and raise produc ...
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Revamping the hydrogen generation unit
Apr-2014
Hydrogen plants can be modified for higher production by employing innovative process schemes
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Advanced recycle paraffin isomerisation technology
Apr-2001
An examination of how combining chlorinated catalyst, molecular sieves and well designed process configurations can maximise the value of C5/C6 strea ...
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Additional hydrogen production by heat exchange steam reforming
Oct-2010
Applying the heat exchanger principle in hydrogen manufacture can significantly reduce the consumption of hydrocarbon feedstock
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Oct-2013
By adding a new unit that reacts a benzene-rich stream with light olefins, a refiner complied with current regulations for benzene and achieved a payback ...
-
Reformer monitoring via in-tube temperature measurement
Apr-2014
A temperature monitoring technology applied to steam reformers in synthesis gas plants provides protection against over-firing plus detailed catalyst ...
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Optimised hydrogen production by steam reforming: part 2
Jul-2013
Emerging technologies for hydrogen production from steam reforming are modelled
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Modelling catalytic naphtha reforming
Jul-2017
A data handling modelling approach is applied to predict the output performance of a heavy naphtha catalytic reforming unit
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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 ...
-
Optimised hydrogen production by steam reforming: part I
Jan-2012
Modelling optimisation of process and design parameters for minimising natural gas consumption in hydrogen production by steam reforming
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Residue desulphurisation and conversion
Apr-2006
The current market forces that presage a boom in resid hydrotreatment are examined along with recently reported progress in technology
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Optimising a process scheme for platforming heaters
Jan-2013
Thermal imbalance resulting from an existing process scheme for CCR platforming furnaces is addressed by process schemes for distributing heat load more ...
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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.
-
Paraffins isomerisation options
Apr-2005
Isomerisation technologies are available, from once-through and deisohexaniser recycle processes to recycle schemes involving molecular separation pro ...
-
Jan-2012
Catalyst solutions help to improve the profitability and reliability of reforming units
-
Analysis method for determining bound and free alkanolamines in HSS contaminated solutions
Jul-1990
A conductometric titration method has been developed to determine the true available alkanolamine in solutions used for H2S and CO2 removal from refinery ...
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Revamping hydrogen and sulphur plants to meet future challenges
Oct-2009
Revamp opportunities for hydrogen and sulphur plant operations in the era of clean fuels production offer significant benefits for refiners
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Catalytic reforming in the biorefinery
Mar-2021
Optimum production of hydrogen in the reformer enables profitable production of diesel range biofuels by hydrotreating residual oils.
-
Fixed bed naphtha reformer catalyst regeneration - a history of naphtha reforming
Dec-2020
Refiners have been reforming naphtha to improve its octane or to produce aromatic chemicals since the 1930s.
-
Steam reforming catalysts raise production efficiency
Jul-2020
The primary reformer is the most energy-intensive element in syngas production. New steam reforming catalysts reduce its energy costs and raise produc ...
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Improving the flow, installation experience with a new reformer flue gas tunnel system
Jul-2019
For decades, down-fired steam methane reformer furnaces have used flue gas tunnels (or ‘coffins’) along the radiant section floor to collect and improve ...
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Structured catalyst for steam reforming
Sep-2018
A catalyst system for steam methane reforming for improved heat transfer, pressure drop and catalyst effectiveness.
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Modelling catalytic naphtha reforming
Jul-2017
A data handling modelling approach is applied to predict the output performance of a heavy naphtha catalytic reforming unit
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High efficiency zero export steam reforming
Sep-2016
Development of a new hydrogen production technology based on steam methane reforming.
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Performance testing of naphtha reforming catalysts
Oct-2015
High throughput screening of naphtha reforming catalysts under commercially relevant conditions
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Structured catalysts for steam reformers
Jun-2015
A foil based catalyst aims to avoid the limitations of ceramic pellet substrates in steam reforming.
-
Options for CO2 capture from SMR
Oct-2014
As CO2 capture from steam methane reforming becomes increasingly important, the economics of retrofit for recovery from process gas streams need to be ...
-
Revamping the hydrogen generation unit
Apr-2014
Hydrogen plants can be modified for higher production by employing innovative process schemes
-
Reformer monitoring via in-tube temperature measurement
Apr-2014
A temperature monitoring technology applied to steam reformers in synthesis gas plants provides protection against over-firing plus detailed catalyst ...
-
Oct-2013
By adding a new unit that reacts a benzene-rich stream with light olefins, a refiner complied with current regulations for benzene and achieved a payback ...
-
Optimised hydrogen production by steam reforming: part 2
Jul-2013
Emerging technologies for hydrogen production from steam reforming are modelled
-
Jul-2013
A simulation model compares accurately with actual operating data to provide reliable predictions of catalyst lifetime in naphtha reforming
-
Steam reforming natural gas containing higher hydrocarbons
Apr-2013
A method is described for estimating reformed gas composition in a primary reformer when the feed is a natural gas containing higher hydrocarbons
-
Optimising a process scheme for platforming heaters
Jan-2013
Thermal imbalance resulting from an existing process scheme for CCR platforming furnaces is addressed by process schemes for distributing heat load more ...
-
Improved hydrogen yield in catalytic reforming
Jan-2013
A process step that sends higher-boiling C6 hydrocarbons to light tops isomerisation delivers an increase in hydrogen production from naphtha catalytic ...
-
Steam reformers for hydrogen and synthesis gas
Jan-2013
Modern steam methane reformer design is a complex process that needs to be carefully optimised in terms of capital and operating costs
-
Refinery fuel gas in steam reforming hydrogen plants
Mar-2012
Fuel gas is an attractive feedstock for hydrogen production, but appropriate catalysts and temperature control are needed to address high olefin leve ...
-
Heat exchange reforming in gas synthesis
Mar-2012
An exchange reformer design offers a very high reforming temperature and the option to reduce primary reformer size
-
Jan-2012
Catalyst solutions help to improve the profitability and reliability of reforming units
-
Optimised hydrogen production by steam reforming: part I
Jan-2012
Modelling optimisation of process and design parameters for minimising natural gas consumption in hydrogen production by steam reforming
-
Improved performance from reforming
Oct-2011
Process and equipment solutions help to improve the profitability and reliability of reforming units
-
Additional hydrogen production by heat exchange steam reforming
Oct-2010
Applying the heat exchanger principle in hydrogen manufacture can significantly reduce the consumption of hydrocarbon feedstock
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