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Catalysts

Improve CCR reforming profitability using a novel high-density catalyst

Fuji Oil Co.: Takahashi, H.
Nikki-Universal Co.: Nakamura, Y.
Honeywell UOP: Chang, J.

Catalytic reforming has been a staple in petroleum refining since 1949.

FCC operational changes to boost gasoline octane

Tüpraş: Genç, M.  |  Gül, A.  |  Avcilar, S.  |  Öztürk, B.  |  Önen, M. F.  |  Akkuş, E.

The fluid catalytic cracking unit (FCCU) is one of the main units providing gasoline with high-octane numbers to the refinery gasoline pool.

Development of zeolite catalysts for production of ethylbenzene

SINOPEC Engineering Inc.: Yang, W.  |  Wang, Z.

Zeolites, an important type of catalytic material, are widely used in industrial catalysis.

Editorial Comment: IRPC EurAsia—A roadmap to advancing ideas

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

According to the editors of <i>Hydrocarbon Processing,</i> the downstream processing industry will witness substantial growth in new refining, petrochemical and gas processing/LNG capacities over the next several years.

Innovations

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Rhodes, Mike

Claroty has made several significant enhancements to its Continuous Threat Detection product.

Maximizing existing xylene loop profitability

Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd.: Sakaguchi, T.
ExxonMobil: Molinier, M.

Paraxylene (PX) separation is an energy-intensive process, as are most industrial chemical separations.

Details on high-impact refining and petrochemical projects presently under construction, as chosen by HP editors and readers

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

The global hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) continues to expand and modernize to efficiently meet growing demand for energy, transportation fuels and petrochemicals.

Viewpoint: The opportunity for greater growth and value—Considerations for crude-to-chemicals projects

ExxonMobil: Moore, D.

Industry players are focused on upgrading to higher-growth, higher-value chemical products.

Conceptualizing a mega-integrated refinery and petrochemical complex: A case study

Fluor Daniel India Pvt. Ltd.: Chaudhuri, S.  |  Dass, T.

<i>Integration</i> is the new keyword for sustainability and profit in today’s oil and gas market scenario.

Process design consideration for a deep-cut vacuum distillation unit—Part 1

In the recent past, many US refineries have been reconfigured to process heavy opportunistic sour crudes.