Refining
Revitalize stripping operations with structured packing
Poor stripper performance of FCC spent catalyst burns up products and profits. New retrofit methods cut operating cost and increase product yields
HPIn Europe: Robust activity in eastern and central region
Central and Eastern Europe continues to be one of the most interesting regions. Some of the larger companies, such as OMV of Austria, MOL of Hungary and PKN Orlen of Poland, are seeking..
HPIn Europe: Refiners aim to meet fuel specifications
Earlier this year, the new fuel specifications to come into effect Jan. 1, 2005, became law in Europe. When they were initially proposed, the immediate reaction had been one of horror a..
Consider validating process data to develop realistic hydrogen balances
With accurate information, refiners can apply new assessment tools to fine-tune plant networks
Flue gas analysis - a storehouse of information
Here's a step-by-step procedure to determine heater performance
How emissions affect HRSGs
Here’s how NOx and CO control methods influence designs
Electrical distribution system voltage selection
Use these guidelines to determine the most economical solution
HPIn Europe: Refiners more than face up to emission responsibilities
It is well acknowledged, certainly in the developed world and probably among many emerging nations, that the need for industry to heed its responsibilities with regard to greenhouse emi..
HPIn Europe: IT makes further headway into the refinery
Although much of the publicity in the past couple of years has been on how the downstream industry around the world has been reacting to the latest fuel specifications, behind the scene..
HPIn Europe: What does the year ahead now hold for refiners?
The present geopolitical situation has had both good and bad sides for the refining industry. On the one hand, in the lead-up to the hostilities in Iraq, the "war premium" that was adde..
- Indian Oil buys first Colombian oil under Ecopetrol contract 12/31
- Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire, damages equipment at Tuapse refinery 12/31
- China begins issuing second batch of 2026 crude import quotas to refiners 12/31
- EIA: U.S. crude, fuel inventories rose in the week ended December 19 12/30
- Ghana's Tema oil refinery restarts after 9-yr shutdown 12/30
- INA nears completion of €700-MM Rijeka refinery upgrade project 12/29
