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Process Optimization

Digital Exclusive: Bio-based aromatics give pathway to drop-in 100% SAF

Johnson Matthey: I. Gilmore
Virent: D. Kettner

In this digital exclusive, Iain Gilmore and David Kettner discuss a breakthrough process that provides the missing link to using 100% SAF in current aviation fleets and infrastructure: Bio-based aromatics.

Digital Feature: Enhancing ethylene cracker radiant tube integrity through innovative robotic inspection

Radiant tube failure ranks as a primary cause of unplanned shutdowns in ethylene cracking furnaces. This article examines tube failures via carburization, along with a proprietary technology that provides comprehensive multi-aspect inspection data to mitigate ethylene radiant tube failures.

Are resources and capacity the same?

Project Production Institute: Arbulu, R. J.

If you are involved in the delivery of capital projects, there is a good chance that you may have heard, or even used, expressions such as, “We have a resource-loaded schedule,” “We are behind schedule, so let’s add more resources,” or “We need to increase our capacity.”

Process design considerations for green ammonia manufacturing

Black & Veatch: Goyal, S.

To fulfill the climate goals of limiting the rise in global temperatures, green hydrogen has emerged as an alternate unconventional fuel.

Design considerations and decarbonization options for fired heaters

S & B Engineers and Constructors Ltd.: Malhotra, K.

As greenhouse gas emissions policies and regulations become more stringent, carbon dioxide emissions have taken center stage, with many nations targeting net-zero carbon emissions.

How to gain an advantage from the propylene production gap—Part 2

Petrobras: Da Silva, M. W.

This work will detail the available processing routes capable of maximizing propylene yield in refineries, allowing refiners to gain advantage from the propylene market.

Understanding chiller basics and P-H diagrams

TAI Engineers: Zaheer Akhtar, S.

Chillers are extensively used in industrial, manufacturing and commercial facilities.

Automation technology supports growing demand for green diesel

Emerson: Prusha, J.

The search to find alternatives to petroleum-based transportation fuels is nothing new.

Cloning design provides plug-and-play approach for carbon capture

Burns & McDonnell: Hokpins, T.

Carbon capture has the potential to significantly decarbonize emissions from industrial facilities.

Cosmo Oil and Yokogawa start exploring possibilities for refinery digitalization

Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd. and Yokogawa Electric Corporation announce that Cosmo Oil and the Yokogawa Electric subsidiaries Yokogawa Solution Service Corporation and Yokogawa Digital Corporation have joined forces to promote the digitalization of operations at refineries owned by Cosmo Oil.