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.

Managing fouling in refinery networks

Modelling heat exchanger and other networks enables the use of dynamic fouling models in performance assessment and predictive studies

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sour water strippers: design and operation

Simpler, more cost-effective sour water stripper designs can outperform more generally accepted designs in the refining industry

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 ...

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.

The role of biofuels in the energy transition

Overcoming the challenges of coprocessing renewables.

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 ...

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 ...

Closing the sustainability cycle

Role of plastics recycling technologies in the future of the downstream industry.

Reducing costs with data visualisation software

(White Paper) - In late 2020, OSIsoft announced the retirement of ProcessBook, PI’s venerable data visualisation tool kit that debuted in 1994. Because ...

Can pyrolysis oil unlock greater plastic circularity?

(White Paper) - Combining pyrolysis and vapour-phase catalytic upgrading offers lower temperature and energy requirements, higher yields, and optimised ...

Save time and costs with presulfurisation technology

With fluctuating crude prices, shifting regulations, and growing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, refiners are juggling a multitude of challenges. ...

Rethinking turnarounds holds key to recapturing competitiveness

Off the back of warnings that the European petrochemical industry is becoming extinct, Aggreko is encouraging plant and turnaround managers to re-approach ...

Exploring turnaround planning cycle: what role should the supply chain play?

The European petrochemical sector faces a challenging outlook with weak margins due to overcapacity and high energy costs, impacting its competitiveness ...

Leading atmospheric distillation benchmark is here - OptiDist 2

PAC introduces OptiDist 2, the next evolution in precision distillation. Built on decades of expertise and field-proven innovation, OptiDist 2 sets a new ...

Reducing costs with data visualisation software

(White Paper) - In late 2020, OSIsoft announced the retirement of ProcessBook, PI’s venerable data visualisation tool kit that debuted in 1994. Because ...

Can pyrolysis oil unlock greater plastic circularity?

(White Paper) - Combining pyrolysis and vapour-phase catalytic upgrading offers lower temperature and energy requirements, higher yields, and optimised ...

Control points during the lifecycle of precious metal catalysts

(White Paper) - Key contractual factors can greatly influence metal value returns for precious metals spent catalysts. More and more petroleum and petrochemical ...

HydroFlex® technology and catalysts chosen by Zhongneng Yida in China

Topsoe, a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition, has signed an agreement with Zhongneng Yida to provide ...

Zeopore fulfilling first customer orders

Zeopore, a leading innovator in zeolite enhancement technologies for high catalytic performance, proudly announces that its recently commissioned semi-industrial ...

SunGas Renewables selects Johnson Matthey as technology partner

SunGas Renewables has selected Johnson Mattheyas a technology partner for its flagship projec, Beaver Lake Renewable Energy, a biomethanol plant planned ...

Zhejiang Jianglan select Topsoe as technology provider SAF project

Topsoe, a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition, has signed an agreement with Zhejiang Jianglan, a company ...

MAIRE announces major contract wins

MAIRE announces that its subsidiaries TECNIMONT and KT-Kinetics Technology, also thanks to the technological and engineering services provided by NEXTCHEM, ...

Wanhua Chemical signs JV agreement with Petrochemical Industries Company

On April 25, Wanhua Chemical formally signed a joint venture agreement with Petrochemical Industries Company. Under the terms of the agreement, PIC ...

Maximizing Performance in Oil & Gas with Real-Time Analytics

(Webinar) - In an industry shaped by fluctuating market conditions and tight operational margins, oil & gas producers are increasingly relying on data-driven ...

Unlocking the potential of waste for advanced conversion pathways

(Webinar) - This session offers a detailed exploration of HTW® gasification technology, a proven solution for converting diverse feedstocks into clean ...

EDL Anlagenbau and Nuberg EPC collaboration to drive sustainable solutions

Nuberg EPC, headquartered in Delhi NCR, India, an engineering and industrial conglomerate and EDL Anlagenbau Gesellschaft mbH, based in Leipzig, Germany, ...

hte and Heraeus Precious Metals collaborate on catalytic ammonia cracking

hte and precious metals specialist Heraeus Precious Metals signed a R&D service agreement. The main focus of this collaboration is the screening of ...

Corrosion mitigation in amine vessels, absorbers and strippers

Learn more about best practices for mitigating corrosion in amine vessels, absorbers and stripper towers. IGS Asset Integrity helps extend outage cycles, ...

ADNOC deepens energy partnerships with US Energy companies

ADNOC today announced multiple agreements with United States energy majors during the United Arab Emirates business dialogue with US President Donald J. ...

PAC introduces OptiDist2 - the next generation of atmospheric distillation

PAC, a global leader in analytical instrumentation with over 5,000 distillation instruments deployed worldwide, proudly introduces OptiDist 2, setting ...

Device maintenance solution benefits for flow control customers

In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, digital services for valve management have become indispensable. These services leverage advanced technologies ...

Yokogawa Launches OpreX Plant Stewardship

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the launch today of OpreXTM Plant Stewardship, the most comprehensive lifecycle service program in the company’s ...

New pump energy optimization solution launched to drive cost and carbon savings

Sulzer has today launched the Sulzer Energy Optimization Service, an energy efficiency and carbon reduction service that will create a new best practice ...

Evonik launches Purocel™ series to advance pyrolysis oil capability

Evonik has announced a comprehensive suite of Purocel™ products and catalysts technologies that improve the quality of pyrolysis oil, driving greater ...

Neles™ Neldisc™ triple eccentric butterfly valves

Versatility and reliability in one package: Neles Neldisc triple eccentric butterfly valves are designed for customer success. These valves excel in both ...

The Life Cycle of a Radioactive Source

Sealed radioactive sources have been used widely in our measuring systems for decades now. We at Berthold are focussed on the safe handling of the sources ...

Magnetrol Genesis™ multiphase detector

Genesis™ is a 24 VDC, Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) – based, Multiphase Detector which is designed to measure multiple phases in applications with ...

Flow control part of energy transition

Energy transition and the move toward greener energy production is a hot topic also for our flow control customers who are exploring and investing in new ...

Delivering FCC Value through Technical Service

As the first FCC catalyst company to provide technical services, W. R. Grace & Co. helps global refiners with extensive, hands-on experience with FCC ...

SERVOTOUGH FluegasExact 2700

Armed with an integral sampling system custom-designed for operation in some of the hottest and most extreme combustion environments, the FluegasExact ...

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 ...

Improved H2 purification and recovery with UOP Polybed™ pressure swing adsorption

Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) is the industry standard for H2 purification and long-term, reliable recovery. Honeywell UOP’s PSA technology is relied ...

Boosting refinery margins through blend optimisation and loss control

In the current fast-paced and cost-sensitive refinery environment, enhancing margins is no longer just a competitive advantage, it’s essential for survival. ...

Advanced analytical measurement techniques for emerging feedstocks

Can sustainability and profitability go hand in hand? Join us for an insightful webinar that explores how advanced analytical measurement techniques can ...

Electrification of process heating to reduce CO2 emissions: environmental and economic benefits

As industries worldwide confront ambitious climate goals, electrification has become a vital strategy for reducing emissions and advancing sustainability. ...

Driving process optimization and reduced downtime with advanced level measurement

Your processes demand precise level controls, avoiding the negative impact of losing real liquid or slurry levels. Accurate and consistent measurements ...

Reducing contractor expense with smarter maintenance & reliability workstreams

From daily maintenance work to complex annual turnarounds, refineries can use a significant amount of expensive contractor labor. What if you could improve ...

Servomex 70th Anniversary Special

In this podcast our experts celebrate 70 years of Servomex, looking at how we got to the position of global expert in gas analysis, and what the future ...

Robotic solutions: Enchancing efficiency in petrochemical operations

This audio case study is about fouling challenges faced by a petrochemical company. There is a crucial need to restore heater efficiency and operational ...

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.

How refinery laboratories are benefiting from using OptiMVD

In this episode, Michael Rankin, the Eastern Gulf Coast Sales Representative for PAC, discusses some of the challenges refinery laboratories have faced ...

Sulfolane corrosion prevention with on-site alloy upgrade during turnaround

In this audio case study, we discuss the corrosion challenges within a sulfolane unit, showing why it's important for proactive maintenance strategies ...

Successful revamp of a 40-year-old steam-methane reformer furnace

This episode examines a successful application of Cetek high emissivity coating to the radiant section of an SMR reformer which was experiencing excessive ...