http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing People http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/june-2024/trends-and-resources/people/ Carl Hyltin named Conval Vice President, Sales and Marketing Digital Exclusive: SPECIAL FOCUS: Digital Technologies—Utilize process simulation digital twin to optimize condensate yield http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/june-2024/digital-exclusive/digital-exclusive-special-focus-digital-technologies-utilize-process-simulation-digital-twin-to-optimize-condensate-yield/ With the aim to maximize profit, and contribute to sustainability targets by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, ADNOC Sour Gas (ASG) has optimized condensate hydrotreater operation by adjusting Reid vapor pressure (RVP), which resulted in maximizing condensate yield. Research and application of proprietary cold oil absorption technology in the recovery of refinery dry gases http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/june-2024/special-focus-process-optimization/research-and-application-of-proprietary-cold-oil-absorption-technology-in-the-recovery-of-refinery-dry-gases/ With the increasing shortage of global energy and resources, the recovery and utilization of refinery dry gases have become important topics of concern. A promising new FCC feedstock: Heavy-cut pyrolysis oil from post-consumer plastic waste http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/june-2024/special-focus-process-optimization/a-promising-new-fcc-feedstock-heavy-cut-pyrolysis-oil-from-post-consumer-plastic-waste/ Plastics are an essential material in modern civilization. Their light weight, durability and property flexibility provide benefits in food preservation, medical applications, building and vehicle energy efficiency, and many other areas. Hydrogen-rich content gasoline: A new concept for paraffinic gasoline reformulation http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/june-2024/special-focus-process-optimization/hydrogen-rich-content-gasoline-a-new-concept-for-paraffinic-gasoline-reformulation/ Several refiners are evaluating a new gasoline-formulation technology called hydrogen (H2)-rich-content (HRC) gasoline. This patented technology uses low-sulfur, H2-rich refinery blendstocks like straight-run gasoline, isomerates, alkylate, butanes and renewable naphtha in gasoline blends, and adds aromatic amines (a high-octane gasoline additive) to make a drop-in specification gasoline. Amine strength in gas treatment http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/june-2024/special-focus-process-optimization/amine-strength-in-gas-treatment/ Tail gas treating units (TGTUs) are designed to remove the last vestiges of unconverted hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in the tail gas coming from a sulfur recovery unit (SRU) after the gas has been processed to convert as much H2S as possible to elemental sulfur. Transitioning to an electrified future http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/june-2024/sustainability-and-the-energy-transition/transitioning-to-an-electrified-future/ As countries responsible for 75% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions set net-zero targets, oil and gas, chemicals and other energy-intensive process industries are under increasing pressure to decarbonize. A multi-objective optimization study for an integrated oil refinery-petrochemical plant—Part 2 http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/june-2024/refinery-and-petrochemical-integration/a-multi-objective-optimization-study-for-an-integrated-oil-refinery-petrochemical-plant-part-2/ In this research, the integration of an oil refinery and an ethylene-producing facility was examined using a mixed-integer nonlinear programming model that prioritized maximizing ethylene and propylene production and net profit. Reduce the minimum design temperature beyond the code limit for carbon-steel pipes http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/june-2024/plant-intervalspiping-systems/reduce-the-minimum-design-temperature-beyond-the-code-limit-for-carbon-steel-pipes/ In the current market scenario, all projects are schedule-driven and highly dependent on total installed cost. To help meet crucial deadlines, industry professionals utilize various technologies and high-end software, and industry must continuously innovate and seek new ideas to find alternative solutions to challenges. Accelerating the DCS of the future: Open process automation technology http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/june-2024/process-controls-instrumentation-and-automation/accelerating-the-dcs-of-the-future-open-process-automation-technology/ Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, PETRONAS operates all oil and gas resources in the country and is responsible for developing and adding value to them. Alarm rationalization at Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) refineries http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/june-2024/environment-and-safety/alarm-rationalization-at-kuwait-national-petroleum-company-knpc-refineries/ The national oil refining company of Kuwait has two state-of-the-art refineries: Mina Abdullah (MAB) and Mina Al-Ahmadi (MAA). Induce unbalance to reduce vibrations http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/june-2024/maintenance-and-reliability/induce-unbalance-to-reduce-vibrations/ Rotating machinery generate different types of problems, including misalignment, structural issues, bearing faults, internal faults and process-related issues, among others. Hey Siri, optimize my fired heater performance! http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/june-2024/digital-technologies/hey-siri-optimize-my-fired-heater-performance/ The petrochemical and refining industries are facing unprecedented challenges to the current role of fired equipment in industrial processes. Political, social, legislative and environmental factors are driving both economic and compliance pressures to reduce the reliance on, and impact of, carbon-intensive production methods. Thermal inbreathing rates due to vapor condensation in storage tanks—A simplified approach http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/june-2024/tanks-terminals-and-storage/thermal-inbreathing-rates-due-to-vapor-condensation-in-storage-tanks-a-simplified-approach/ Storage tanks filled with condensable vapors can be damaged due to sudden heavy rain if the venting devices are inadequate. Innovations http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/june-2024/trends-and-resources/innovations/ Combined PLC+HMI Increases Display Size and I/O Options Global Project Data http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/june-2024/trends-and-resources/global-project-data/ Spotlight on Asia Digital Exclusive: The eight best practices for moving safety from compliance to a culture of care http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/june-2024/digital-exclusive/digital-exclusive-the-eight-best-practices-for-moving-safety-from-compliance-to-a-culture-of-care/ In this article, Owens Corning discusses the importance of safety and provide best practices to institute a culture of safety within an organization. Digital Exclusive-Flare system design: Liquid pockets in flare headers http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/june-2024/digital-exclusive/digital-exclusive-flare-system-design-liquid-pockets-in-flare-headers/ In this technical article, written by Saudi Aramco and Siemens Energy, the authors focus on areas where major benefits can be achieved early in the front-end engineering design (FEED) stage of flare header piping designs.