Refining
Reduce energy costs for distillation column
Steam ejectors as part of the auxiliary water circuit can optimize energy and improve reliability
HPIn Europe: Keeping the barricades away from your refinery gate
What I like about reading Isaac Asimov (I'm on the last book of his classic sci-fi series) is the way it gets me to see the history in current events. This month, I've had a think about how history mi..
Consider an integrated execution methodology for your next project
Two major refiners used a new project approach for their Clean Fuels Projects that ensured a quality, and timely, startup while minimizing expenses
Consider retrofits to handle high-viscosity crudes
Refiners must fine-tune crude unit process design and energy balance to process a heavy feedslate
Fine-tune your delayed coker: obstacles and objectives
Practical guidelines assist debottlenecking coker operations to increase unit capacity and provide more processing flexibility
Re-invent fluid catalytic cracking
Innovative technologies and catalysts are changing the role FCC is used to yield cleaner transportation fuels
Optimize profitability when blending diesel
Consider using improved cetane prediction equations that can enhance your bottom line
HPIn Europe: Reregulators want the reins back
After a decade of undeniable market liberalization, it's claimed that industry in Europe is entering a new era. It will be a time of reregulation and, if you're in the EU, it's coming to a legislature..
Improve FCC yields to meet changing environment – Part 1
Consider new technologies that reduce gas make while minimizing product losses from catalytic cracking operations
Ramp up LP models with audits and transparent reporting methods
Use management surveys to close the gap between LP theory and practical business decisions
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- INA nears completion of €700-MM Rijeka refinery upgrade project 12/29
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- DHL and CMA CGM accelerate decarbonization of ocean freight with joint biofuel initiative 12/29
- Prysmian and Versalis partner on new, innovative chemical recycling process 12/29
