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Catalysts

Next-generation catalyst improves reliability of LPG mercaptan extraction

Motiva Enterprises: Ahmed, S.
Honeywell UOP: Mulvaney, W.  |  Nair, M.  |  Rios, R.

For decades, sulfur reduction processes have been an integral part of refinery operations.

HP Awards 2018 Best Catalyst Technology

In 2018, more than 80 nominations were submitted from 18 countries for the HP Awards. Each abstract was voted on by an independent Hydrocarbon Processing advisory board. Here's a look back at the winner for the Best Catalyst Technology Award in 2018.

Editorial Comment: Sustainability: The latest creation in advancing ideas

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

Over the past few months, Hydrocarbon Processing’s editorial staff has traveled thousands of miles to attend numerous conferences, events, users’ groups, groundbreakings, etc.

Editorial Comment: Where some see roadblocks, we see opportunities

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

In the January issue of Hydrocarbon Processing, the editorial comment focused on the roadmap to advancing ideas.

Business Trends: How plastics waste recycling could transform the chemical industry

McKinsey & Co.: Hundertmark, T.  |  Mayer, M.  |  McNally, C.  |  Simons, T. J.  |  Witte, C.

If plastics demand follows its current trajectory, global plastics-waste volumes would grow from 260 MMtpy in 2016 to 460 MMtpy by 2030, taking what is already a serious environmental problem to a new level.

Improve CCR reforming profitability using a novel high-density catalyst

Fuji Oil Co.: Takahashi, H.
Nikki-Universal Co.: Nakamura, Y.
Honeywell UOP: Chang, J.

Catalytic reforming has been a staple in petroleum refining since 1949.

FCC operational changes to boost gasoline octane

Tüpraş: Genç, M.  |  Gül, A.  |  Avcilar, S.  |  Öztürk, B.  |  Önen, M. F.  |  Akkuş, E.

The fluid catalytic cracking unit (FCCU) is one of the main units providing gasoline with high-octane numbers to the refinery gasoline pool.

Development of zeolite catalysts for production of ethylbenzene

SINOPEC Engineering Inc.: Yang, W.  |  Wang, Z.

Zeolites, an important type of catalytic material, are widely used in industrial catalysis.

Editorial Comment: IRPC EurAsia—A roadmap to advancing ideas

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

According to the editors of <i>Hydrocarbon Processing,</i> the downstream processing industry will witness substantial growth in new refining, petrochemical and gas processing/LNG capacities over the next several years.

Innovations

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Rhodes, Mike

Claroty has made several significant enhancements to its Continuous Threat Detection product.