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Cost-effective revamp of CO2 removal systems

Kinetics Process Improvements, Inc.: Arora, V. K.

The cost-effective revamp experiences of carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) removal systems in three different ammonia plants, and the resulting attractive payback of just a few months are detailed here.

Flexibility in desalting operations for opportunity crudes

Forum Process Technologies: Mejias, I.  |  Liu, Y.  |  Boul, J.  |  Collins, T.

Typically, opportunity crudes require more rigorous desalting to yield high-quality products due to high levels of naphthenic acids, basic sediment and water (BS&W) and filterable solids, among others.

Upgrading the bottom of the barrel

Energy Systems Engineering: Elshout, R.
Consultant: Bailey, J.  |  Brown, L.  |  Nick, P.

In the past few decades, new technologies, including both carbon rejection methods and catalytic conversion methods, have emerged.

Optimize LNG production through contaminant mitigation—Part 2

Pall Corp.: Wines, T. H.
Consultant: Mokhatab, S.
Pall France: Trifilieff, O.

The production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) requires a number of stages to effectively purify the feed gas. These stages are essential to maintain continuous operation and to meet product specifications. Liquid and solid contamination issues are common in many feed gas purification operations and can cause severe problems with equipment fouling, leading to additional expenses in maintenance and equipment repair, reduced production capacity and even unscheduled shutdowns.

2018 Industry Leaders’ Viewpoints

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

To kick off the new year, industry leaders and esteemed colleagues shared their viewpoints on 2018 and beyond with Hydrocarbon Processing. These viewpoints offer insight into growing regions of activity, technological advances, and how the downstream industry can innovate in 2018 and into the future.

Production of renewable fuels in existing refinery assets: A cost-effective coprocessing strategy

Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd. (HPCL): Kumar Dhar, P.  |  Meesala, L.  |  Valavarasu, G.  |  Rao, P. V. C.  |  Sriganesh, G.
Hindustan Petroleum Green R&D Center, Hindustan Petroleum: Kumar, P.

Vegetable oils are a renewable biomass resource used in the production of biofuels. Biodiesel production from transesterification of vegetable oils (fatty acid methyl ester, or FAME) is the primary route for producing biofuels from vegetable oils.

Case histories of amine plant equipment corrosion problems–Part 2

INEOS Oxide GAS/ SPEC Technology Group: Daughtry, J.  |  Teletzke, E.

Past corrosion incidents provide insight into the causes of corrosion and the preventive actions required to protect plant equipment and reduce costly plant downtime.

Details on high-impact refining and petrochemical projects presently under construction, as chosen by HP editors and readers

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

The global hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) continues to expand and modernize to efficiently meet growing demand for energy, transportation fuels and petrochemicals.

Business Trends: Preparing for a sea change in global refining

Boston Consulting Group: Follette, C.  |  Ruiz-Cabrero, J.

The global oil refining industry has been buffeted by many events in recent years.

Industry Perspectives: The latest in refining technology

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

Nearly 700 refineries are operating in more than 120 countries around the world.