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High performance combustion process analysis of oxygen and combustibles, designed for use in the most hazardous and challenging location. Armed with an integral sampling system custom-designed for operation in some of the hottest and most extreme combustion environments, the FluegasExact is the analyzer of choice for measuring oxygen and combustibles in the most demanding hydrocarbon processing and power generation applications.
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High octane C₅/C₆ cuts via isomerization Processes
C5/C6 isomerization is a must-have for refiners who want to maximize the profitability of their gasoline pool. This process can be adapted to various configurations and allows improving C5/C6 naphtha cut octane numbers up to 92 without constraints on olefins and sulfur. Axens is licensing a complete set of isomerization configurations in order to support refiners to resolve the evolving gasoline pool equation. COMMERCIAL EXPERIENCE With a powerful R&D support at both lab ...
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Neles™ top-guided globe valve, series GU
Superior control performance and high reliability for wide range of applications from general to demanding service. Neles series GU globe valves provide superior control performance and high reliability in wide range of applications. Standard units are equipped with Neles diaphragm actuators and Neles valve controllers for precise flow control, extended operation life and performance monitoring online.
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H2S oxidation system for refinery desulfurization
The European Union has recently promulgated new directives reducing the amount of residual sulfur in diesel and gasoline. These directives are requiring European refineries to revise both their fuel production processes and their downstream desulfurization strategies. One affected refinery is Irish Refining plc near Whitegate Middleton, Country Cork, Ireland which recently added a new atmospheric pipestill and expanded their existing gas oil hydrofiner. After the changes, the ...
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LO-CAT® II process for chemical plant desulfurization
KRONOS’ facility in Leverkusen, Germany produces titanium dioxide, the most important material used by the paints and plastics industry for whiteness and opacity. When new German guidelines set maximum emission limits for SO2 in 1989, KRONOS was required to eliminate the COS from the off-gas at their titanium dioxide production facility to meet the new requirements. Complicating this application, the COS removal process that KRONOS needed had to be built in an area with other ...
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Reliable leak detection technology for challenging heat exchanger process conditions
Tracerco’s chemical leak test tracers offer precise, reliable leak detection specifically engineered for challenging process conditions. Our tracers meet all relevant criteria, selected for their solubility, chemical inertness, thermal stability, and faithful flow with the process medium, ensuring they remain stable and do not precipitate, minimising contamination risks or interference with the process. With the capability to detect leaks as small as 0.5%, Tracerco’s solutions ...
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Effective water removal creates extra capacity in your absorber-stripper
Free or soluble water carrying over from the FCC or Coker Main Fractionator overhead systems can cause foaming problems and flooding in the Absorber-Stripper columns. Column designs that incorporate effective water removal can free-up capacity for valuable naphtha or LPG production. The Problem Even with bulk water removal in the overhead knockout drums or high pressure receivers, water carryover can go hand-in-hand with capacity creep. Higher charge rates can create superficial ...
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IsoTherming® Hydroprocessing technology
Growing global demand for transportation fuel continues to drive refiners toward operations that maximize hydroprocessing capacity and capability either through unit debottlenecks or new unit construction. More stringent environmental regulations and the processing of cost-advantaged sour and heavy feed stocks make meeting this demand even more challenging. IsoTherming® hydroprocessing technology is a commercially proven process that provides refiners a more economical ...
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Optimised Pressure Swing Adsorption
Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) is a well-established gas separation process in hydrogen purification, helium purification and air separation among others. In addition to engineering, the adsorbents selected and employed in the PSA process are extremely important in determining the performance of a PSA unit. Loading Diagram There are a significant number of contaminants that require removal from a standard gas stream. Different layers of adsorbents are commonly used to remove ...
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Naphtha to Ethane / Propane (NEP)
The olefins industry is facing challenges with increasing competitiveness, in terms of cost of production, amidst a growing concern about feedstock security in many parts of the world. While ethane crackers remain the lowest cost to build and operate, many liquid crackers have already been built around the globe. These installations have sought to capture local price discounts for light naphtha and their operation is mainly due to feedstock security. Ethane is not prevalent in ...
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Issue 5 of our gas guide Helping you find solutions that empower change in your process. A warm welcome to this new edition of our Gas Guide, the comprehensive handbook covering every aspect of our gas analysis and sensing solutions. Updated for 2025, it collects in one place the resources you need to discover how we can empower your processes, helping you to achieve more. Inside these pages, you’ll find a complete specifier’s guide to help you find the best solution ...
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Slash your hydrogen production costs
By utilizing low value, excess fuel gas, you can reduce your consumption of costly traditional hydrogen plant feedstocks, such as natural gas, LPG, butane or naphtha. Upgrading fuel gas produced onsite is a proven way to significantly cut the cost of your hydrogen production. Refinery fuel gases are an attractive feedstock option. However, impure RFG feeds can cause problems in the feedstock purification section. With Haldor Topsoe’s fuel gas hydrotreating (FGH) technology, ...
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Many attractive projects fail to meet expectations at startup. Disappointing performance often results from bad simulation practices and/or poor equipment design rather than faulty execution. Refineries are currently considering FCC revamps to increase olefins for more alky unit feed, maximize LCO product recovery, and minimize slurry product by producing HCO for hydrocracker feed. These changes raise fractionator operating temperature. Higher temperatures require better process ...
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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. Whether in manufacturing, energy production, or heavy industries, electrification is transforming industrial processes by driving both environmental and economic benefits. While the primary goal is to move away from fossil fuel-based systems to significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions, electrification offers a broader spectrum ...
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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 need to cope with challenges such as foaming and fluctuating vessel pressures. With over 65 years of pioneering expertise in nucleonic instrumentation, Tracerco stands at the forefront of innovation in the petrochemical and refinery sectors. The Tracerco™ Level gauge has evolved through numerous redesigns since its inception. ...
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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 your workstreams, reduce operational complexity, and lower variable costs? In this webinar, we’ll discuss the challenges that refineries face with current ways of work and look at how customers are improving processes and margins with smarter digital tools and processes from Cognite. Watch this free webinar to learn: - ...
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Exploring industrial analytics alternatives in the manufacturing 4.0 Era
In the Manufacturing 4.0 era, industrial organizations have more data at their fingertips than ever, offering the promise of higher production rates, more consistent quality, and reduced costs through data-driven strategies. Standing between many businesses and this promise of process optimization are questions surrounding the right tools to harness this data effectively – a choice complicated by the shifting status of longtime standard OSIsoft’s ProcessBook and PI Vision ...
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Can process electrification accelerate decarbonization of refining and petrochemicals?
Is electrification the right fit to decarbonize the oil and gas sector? Despite global efforts, CO2 emissions continue to rise, placing the O&G industry under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. With the sector responsible for 15% of total energy-related emissions, and its associated processes heavily relying on fossil-fuels, strategic action is crucial to meet global climate goals. This webinar will explore the key drivers and challenges of decarbonization ...
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Breaking feedstock barriers with HTW® gasification technology
In the race to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, industries are facing unprecedented challenges in meeting ambitious targets for sustainable fuels and chemicals. As sustainable feedstocks used today become scarce, the search for innovative solutions has never been more critical. Discover how GIDARA Energy's gasification process and efforts can efficiently convert a wide array of sustainable feedstocks – from forestry residues and municipal solid waste (MSW) to hard-to-recycle ...
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Novel sulfur removal pathways to aid energy reduction and decarbonisation
Decarbonisation and energy efficiency are key economic drivers for refining and petrochemical operators globally, along with emphasis on minimizing sulphur emissions. Sulphur removal has been practiced in the industry for decades. However, with the development of new media, adsorbents, and catalysts, it’s now possible to achieve the above stated goals by deploying these materials in different applications related to refinery and petrochemical sectors. This webinar will showcase ...
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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 level measurement in applications with dynamic emulsion layers. Register to attend this free webinar to: - Learn how to accurately measure dynamic emulsion layers. - Overcome challenges that can limit process optimization. - Explore a new, patented concept in utilizing TDR technology for dynamic emulsion layer ...
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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 practices while meeting increasing needs for plastics. This webinar will provide you with the following insights in addressing these challenges: - Explore advanced solutions such as chemical recycling, bio-based plastics, and mechanical recycling - See how Axens integrates recycling technologies into existing refineries - ...
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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 footprint, with the help of catalyst reuse technologies. You will benefit from the following insights: • Get an overview of how Evonik is leading the industry in catalyst reuse technologies, in particular for tail gas treating applications. • Explore the benefits of extending catalyst reuse from hydroprocessing ...
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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 this webinar we explain how nVent RAYCHEM solutions can play a vital role in protecting and optimizing H2 and CCUS application, by: • Keeping critical processes operational • Protecting pipes, tanks, and equipment from freezing Register today to benefit from the following insights: • Get an overview of nVent RAYCHEM ...
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Navigating Complexities of Renewables Processing
Refineries are shifting away from producing traditional fuels to remain relevant, compliant and profitable. Join us to learn more about recent developments in renewable feedstocks processing. In this webinar from Ketjen, you will gain an understanding of the regulations and drivers that shape the renewables market. You will also have a chance to learn about operational challenges you may face while processing feedstocks with various amounts and grades of HVO or waste plastic ...
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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 today. This session will focus on the commercialized and groundbreaking Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHC) technology that is revolutionizing the hydrogen economy. We will present an exciting case study demonstrating LOHC's differentiated benefits when transporting blue hydrogen produced in low cost regions and delivering that ...