Refining
Cost-effectively improve hydrotreater designs
When retrofitting for clean fuels specifications, consider present and future flexibility of licensed hydrotreating technologies
Consider improving refining and petrochemical integration as a revenue-generating option
FCC operations may be an increasing propylene source due to new processing methods
Control refinery NOx emissions cost-effectively
Refiner uses new ultra low-NOx burner technology to control emission levels from major sources
Update hydrotreaters to process ‘green’ diesel
Worldwide, refiners must adopt processing strategies to achieve nearly sulfur-free fuels. It is possible when utilizing newer catalysts and improved design technologies
Control iron contamination in resid FCC
With new techniques, refiners can detect and recover from this poisoning
How to ‘spec’ diesel fuel additives for winterization
The analytical methods that determine parameters for premium diesel fuels are discussed
Reduce electrical energy costs
High-efficiency motors offer energy savings and longer life
Improve direct hydration processes
Technology enhancements increase yields and decrease capital costs of making alcohols
Improve desalter operations
Applying a polymeric dispersant, this refiner increased daily throughput by 5% and increased run lengths
Improve haze removal for FCC gasoline
This refinery used advanced coalescer techniques to separate very stable emulsions and dispersions by mechanical means
- Evonik launches high performance isodewaxing catalysts for fuels and lubricants production 4/16
- BASF to increase its price for neopentylglycol in the U.S. and Canada 4/16
- AMETEK Process Instruments announces additions to next-gen quartz crystal microbalance moisture analyzer line 4/16
- Brenntag Energy Services announces designated distributorship with BASF for Keropur fuel performance additives in continental Europe 4/16
- Shell restarts crude unit at Pernis oil refinery 4/16
- Nigerian airlines threaten to halt flights over soaring jet fuel prices 4/16
