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Gasoline

First-principles distillation inference models for product quality prediction

Petrocontrol: Friedman, Y. Z.
Petrobras: Neto, E. A.  |  Porfirio, C. R.

Modeling approach involves a short-cut simulation of a column section

Revamp your hydrotreater for deep desulfurization

Fluor Corp.: Bharvani, R. R.  |  Henderson, R. S.

Retrofit projects involve defining the limits on existing equipment, understanding the costs for replacement and optimizing unit design parameters

Reliability design concepts for the future clean fuels era

Conoco Inc.: Nelson, D. K.
RonaMax LLC: Vesier, C.

The effects of storage capacity and interaction losses must be considered simultaneously with unit size

Consider online sulfur measurement for clean fuels

Siemens Applied Automatin: Gokeler, U.
Siemens AG: Muller, H.  |  Offermanns, U.

A new analytical method can increase process optimization and regulation compliance

Consider new technologies to replace MTBE

Kvaerner: Kolodziej, R.  |  Tsai, M. J.

Processing methods enable using 'stranded' MTBE facilities and feedstocks for high-octane applications

Diagnose flooding columns efficiently

Process Consulting Services, Inc.: Barletta, T.  |  Nigg, J.
Tosco Refining Co.: Landry, W.  |  Mayfield, J.  |  Ruoss, S.

Using field pressure data, a refiner made a low-capital modification on a crude distillation column to increase throughput without a shutdown

Petroleum refining: a look at the future

UOP LLC: Penning, R. T.

Here’s a view of long-range spending strategies, including new technologies and proper hydrogen management

Improved planning can optimize solutions to produce clean fuels

Bechtel Corp.: Avidan, A. A.
Bechtel, Corp., Petroleum and Chemicals Global Business Unit: Klein, B.  |  Ragsdale, R.

Refiners may consider using alliances with contractors to shorten design and construction time for environmentally driven projects

Project alliance delivers 'green' fuels

Kvaerner E&C Australia: Entwistle, M.

A cooperative effort between a refiner, gas supplier and utility / power company enabled construction of a highly integrated refinery upgrade ahead of schedule

What are the options to meet Tier II sulfur requirements?

Axens North America: Ross, J.
Shaw stone & Webster: Swaty, T. E.

To meet ultra-low sulfur specifications for diesel and gasoline, U.S. refiners will 'retool' existing facilities; feedstock changes, operational/processing adjustments and installing new post treatment technologies are some possible choices