Process Optimization
The effect of various parameters on tray point efficiency
Distillation as a volatilities-based process is used to separate components of a mixture to a liquid phase richer in less volatile components, and a vapor phase richer in more volatile components.
Optimize a CDU using process simulation and statistical modeling methods
A methodology was implemented to optimize the operation of a refinery crude distillation unit (CDU) using a combination of process simulation and statistical modeling methods.
Innovations
Where large machines are in use and the overall processes depend on a smoothly functioning plant, companies often rely on fixed maintenance schedules and diagnostic tools.
Petrotechnics survey reveals trend towards operational excellence
Petrotechnics has released the results of its operational excellence index into attitudes towards operational excellence among the oil, gas and petrochemical industries.
Schneider Electric releases Unit Performance Suite for the oil and gas industry
Schneider Electric has released software for the oil and gas industry that packages closed-loop, real-time optimization with monitoring and workflow in a single solution for refineries.
Koch acquires process optimization solution provider EFT Energy
Koch Industries acquired EFT Energy, a software-as-a-service and solutions provider in the fields of industrial and manufacturing predictive analytics, process optimization, and industrial and commercial energy management.
Schneider Electric brings process engineering to the cloud with SimSci Online
New cloud platform lets users access industry-leading SimSci software from anywhere for a highly available and scalable solution
Honeywell launches Unisim Design Suite Release 450
Honeywell Process Solutions launched its UniSim Design Suite Release 450, the newest version of its process modelling software that helps industrial manufacturers increase their engineering effectiveness and optimize their process designs.
Unlock next-level hydrocracker flexibility in today’s turbulent markets
As a critical catalytic conversion unit, the hydrocracker provides refiners with valuable feedstock and product slate flexibility.
Review of the CSB report on the 2010 Tesoro refinery fire
On April 2, 2010, a catastrophic fire occurred within the naphtha hydrotreating unit in the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington. The final CSB report, including recommendations, was issued in May 2014, more than four years after the incident that resulted in the tragic loss of seven lives. This work critically reviews the CSB analysis of this incident and several of its resulting recommendations.
- YPF, Eni and XRG sign joint development agreement advancing 12-MMtpy Argentina LNG project 2/12
- Maire launches new technology to produce PTMEG, the key polymer composing the spandex fiber. 2/12
- Verde Clean Fuels announces suspension of development of Permian Basin gas-to-gasoline project 2/12
- Nigeria's Dangote refinery says crude unit and petrol block running at capacity in tests 2/12
- Russia to send crude oil and fuel to Cuba soon, Izvestia reports 2/12
- Vietnam's largest refinery to operate at 120%–125% of designed capacity in Q1 2/12
