Whitepapers

Dividing Wall Column (DWC) technology can produce high purity products within a single column shell with less energy consumption as compared to traditional distillation columns. Case study examples illustrate the advantages of applying DWC technology to revamp a FCC Naphtha Splitter Column at a refinery owned by a major corporation in India.  The pros and cons of the DWC methodology and principles are discussed and compared to other conventional approaches.

• Harsh corrosion or erosion
• Wide ranges of temperatures and environments
• Unreliable readings
• Data that is difficult to apply in real-time
• High pressure spikes and pulsating processes
• Installation challenges

The markets for ethylene oxide (EO) and ethylene glycol (EG) continue to see attractive growth. This means that at least one or two new plants will need to be constructed every year if the industry is to meet the forecast demand. To unlock capacity increases economically, new capital-efficient processes, higher-performance catalysts and continuous process optimisation will be paramount. We review these aspects in this paper, beginning with a look at the innovations and technological achievements that got the industry to where it is today.

The IIoT is arriving ahead of schedule and executives the world over are wondering just what it means for their bottom line. This new white paper from Schneider Electric discusses how optimizing control over increasingly intelligent and connected assets can increase profitability by: Boosting productivity, Speeding time-to-market, Heightening data visibility, Improving energy management, and Maintaining cybersecurity.

Industrial processes that involve toxic and combustible gases can create serious health hazards if the gases escape into the air. To minimize the risk to personnel and plant safety, plants typically rely on wired gas detection systems for early warning. But, these older systems require expensive infrastructure and seldom cover all potential leak areas.

This paper discusses how advances in wireless communications and battery technology have led to gas monitoring that can significantly increase your coverage area and the safety of your workers, gather and report data — all with minimal financial expense.

These 6 best practices have created millions of dollars in value for many global companies.  Learn how these best practices, including analyzing your solution for robustness and using scheduling collaboratively to manage operational disruptions, can make your plant more reliable and profitable.

There is an increasing awareness in the industry that refiners can substantially improve the profitability of their hydroprocessing reactors by installing the latest-generation reactor internals. However, the importance of taking steps to prevent foulants from reaching those trays and internals is often underappreciated. Fouling of catalyst beds causes unwanted pressure drop increases that limit the performance of many hydroprocessing units. The resultant issues can include short run lengths, unplanned downtime costs, unused catalyst activity, increased maintenance and lost revenue. The fouling challenge is complex and depends on the type of feed, the upstream processing and the unit operating conditions.

Operational inefficiencies have a direct impact on a refinery’s bottom line. With advancements in process simulation technology, these inefficiencies can be addressed. By utilizing the latest innovations, refiners can streamline their workflows and provide a more accurate analysis of the refining process. Learn the five best practices used by experts that can optimize refinery operations and maximize profits.