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Increase FCC processing flexibility by improved catalyst recycling methods

Hydrocarbon Processing / September 2012
UOP LLC, a Honeywell Company: Wolschlag, L. M.
UOP LLC, a Honeywell Co.: Lippmann, M.
Process Optimization / Refining / Americas / Asia/Pacific / Biofuels / Catalysts / Crude oil / Desulfurization / Diesel / Economics / Engineering & Design / Europe / Gasoline / Hydrocracking / Hydrogen / Middle East / Octane

The dynamic global refining market emphasizes the need for greater operating flexibility in the fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) unit.

Largest hydrocracker in China

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2012
Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Romanow, Stephany
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Refiners are leveraging hydrocracking to respond to momentum in global dieselization, with crude prices forcing refiners to process distressed crudes and difficult feedstock.

HPI major events and trends, 1920s to present

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2012
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1920s: THE FORMATION OF THE MODERN HPIDuring this period, a new industry was evolving focused on the refining of crude oil into fuels and other products. New demand for crude oil-based products, such ..

Recover valuable olefins from offgas streams

Hydrocarbon Processing / June 2012
Sud-Chemie Inc.: Blankenship, S.  |  Sun, M.  |  Urbancic, M. A.  |  Rajesh, R  |  Zoldak, R.
Gas Processing/LNG / Petrochemicals / Refining / Americas / Asia/Pacific / Catalysts / Europe / Hydrogen / Hydrotreating / Middle East / Treating

Catalytic technology aids in removal of acetylenes, NOx and oxygen

Improve feedstock selection for your refinery

Hydrocarbon Processing / June 2012
Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd.: Voolapalli, R. K.
Bharat Petroleum Corp., Ltd.: Parihar, P.  |  Kumar, R.
Process Optimization / Refining / Americas / Asia/Pacific / Crude oil / Diesel / Environment / Europe / Hydrocracking / Hydrogen / Middle East

This simplified approach facilitates screening of crude oil baskets for refiners.

HP Innovations: HPInnovations

Hydrocarbon Processing / June 2012
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Linde debuts hydrogen for fuel-cell vehiclesThe Linde Group’s hydrogen (H2) for fuel-cell vehicles—a byproduct of biodiesel production at Linde’s pilot plant in Leuna, Germany—rece..

Update on valves used in hydrogen service

Hydrocarbon Processing / June 2012
Tyco Flow Control: Sequeira, T.
Environment & Safety / Maintenance & Reliability / Process Optimization / Refining / Americas / Asia/Pacific / Environment / Europe / Hydrogen / Middle East / Valves

Recommended practices can better scrutinize performance issues such as design, packing and metallurgy to mitigate failures.

Control DEA corrosion in a gas refinery

Hydrocarbon Processing / May 2012
Sarkhoon & Qeshm Gas Treating Company: Atash Jameh, A.
Sarkhoon and Qeshm Gas Treating Company: Gharaghoosh, A. Z.
Sarkhoon & Qeshm Gas Treating Co.,: Rashidfarokhi, A. R.
Shiraz University: Pakshir, M.  |  Paydar, M. H.
Gas Processing/LNG / Maintenance & Reliability / Acid Gas Removal / Corrosion / Hydrogen / Middle East / Natural Gas / Piping

Corrosion inhibitor selection and protective scales are key to prevention

HP Innovations: HPInnovations

Hydrocarbon Processing / May 2012
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Catalyst boosts H2 output, cuts costsHaldor Topsøe recently introduced a low-methanol, low-temperature shift (LTS) catalyst, LK-853 FENCE, which presents new opportunities for hydrogen and ammoni..

Selecting the right steam methane reformer: Can vs. box design

Hydrocarbon Processing / December 2011
Linde Engineering North America, Inc.: Shahani, G.
Linde Engineering: Schoerner, W.
Hydro-Chem: Musich, N.
Refining / Americas / Asia/Pacific / Europe / Furnaces / Heat Transfer / Hydrogen / Middle East

Simulating various configurations and cost estimates aids in the selection of a steam methane reformer for hydrogen production