Tailored specifically to the requirements of refinery operators, the modular and scalable turbomachinery concept combines centrifugal compressor and prime mover to a single-lift unit, serving refinery applications like hydrotreating and hydrocracking.
Motiva Enterprises will proceed with a two-month overhaul of the hydrocracker at the Port Arthur refinery at the end of September, instead of postponing the work.
As a critical catalytic conversion unit, the hydrocracker provides refiners with valuable feedstock and product slate flexibility.
Dhar, P. K.,
Rao, G. S.,
Bennet, C.,
Rao, P. V. C.,
Choudary, N. V.,
Valavarasu, G., Corporate Research and Development Center, Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd.;
Madhav, G. V.,
Naidu, A. T.,
SriGanesh, G., Visakhapatnam refinery, Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd.
Global demand for middle distillates, especially diesel, is increasing.
Improving profits and reducing costs remain priorities for owner/operators and management.
The abundance of shale oils is an unexpected gift for US refiners. These new crude oils have different characteristics from conventional oils that will affect refining processes and the operation of p..
The outlook is optimistic for downstream companies. Independent refiners are positive on present and future demand for transportation fuels.
Hydrocarbon Processing invited major catalyst companies and industry consultants to share their insights regarding innovations and trends for new catalytic technologies.Challenges to be solved“As..
Patel, N.,
Farnand, S.,
Li, J.,
Peng, X. D., Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.;
Ratan, S., Technip Stone & Webster Process Technology
H2 is the lifeblood of 21st century refineries. The application of various technological advancements and core developments has been raising the bar in the design, build, operations and maintenance of H2 facilities.
Jollien, Y.-A., Tamoil S.A.;
Keeley, C.,
Mayol, J.,
Riva, S.,
Komvokis, V., BASF Corp.
Tamoil is a major operator in the oil and energy industry with operating refineries in Hamburg, Germany, and Collombey, Switzerland, in addition to distribution networks in Italy, Germany, Switzerland..