Process Optimization
Consider advanced catalysts for Claus units
This evaluation explores the most influencing parameters regarding catalyst selection for sulfur recovery units
Improve calculating cetane numbers
An empirical formula simplifies estimating cetane values for different diesel fuel specifications
Improve refinery reformate yields
This refiner installed a hybrid catalytic reforming unit to raise octane of the gasoline blending pool
Tower pressure relief calculation
A practical, less-complicated method for different emergency cases
Employing chemical engineers to make more money in refineries
Help these technical professionals in your plant establish the basics of a continuous improvement process
Increase gasoline production—a case study
Adjusting naphtha product cuts from the crude unit increased gasoline production without a major revamp
Rethink the handling of acid gases
Consider these guidelines to improve management of hydrogen sulfide in your refinery
Is nitrogen really inert as a blanketing medium?
New investigation finds that this gas is soluble in hydrocracker feed
HP Water Management: Could ultrafiltration or microfiltration replace my gravity clarifier?
 Ultrafiltration(UF) and microfiltration (MF) are membrane-based technologies that remove suspended solids, but virtually no dissolved contaminants, from aqueous streams. There are two configurat..
LNG technology—The next chapter
Technical challenges of new plants will involve the sizing of trains, construction cost controls, onshore vs. offshore, energy efficiencies and environment
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