Yang, M., TÜV SÜD National Engineering Laboratory
Water-in-oil content is an important parameter for both the upstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry.
Many refineries are experiencing new problems related to the formation of stable emulsions and poor separation due to the increased use of lower-cost opportunity crude oils that have a high total acid number (TAN), higher gravities and more sulfur content.
Chung, W., Well Resources Inc.;
Lee, M.-T., National Chia-Yi University;
Chen, C.-Y.,
Chen, F.-P.,
Lin, T.-B., Shin Chuang Technology Co. Ltd.
Addressing climate change and environmental issues has become a top priority in the 21st century.
Plant performance depends on stable operations, with steady feed, product flow, temperature and pressure control as per process requirements.
LPG pool management is becoming more important as the regulations on the product specifications tighten.
Petrochemical demand will increase with gross domestic product, while the demand for motor fuels will only show modest growth and may even decline in certain regions, given environmental/legislative pressures and the introduction of battery-powered electric vehicles.
Studies have been conducted on strategies for bunker fuel oil (BFO) production with reduced sulfur and catalytic fines concentration limits.
The regeneration slide valve is a key piece of equipment that controls the ratio of catalyst to oil and reaction temperature in FCC units (FCCUs).
Last month, Hydrocarbon Processing presented its mid-year market update to a global audience.
U.S. Gulf Coast margins increased, supported by unplanned refinery outages that limited a stronger recovery in run rates and kept product outputs relatively supressed.