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Consider using new technology to improve FCC unit reliability

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2005
Shell Global Solutions International BV: Dries, I. H.  |  Muller, F.  |  Willbourne, P.
Shell Eastern Petroleum Pte Ltd.: Fum, M.
Shell Global Solutions: Williams, C. P.
Environment & Safety / Refining / Gasoline

In this revamp project, installing new equipment increased throughput with the added bonus of greater mechanical integrity for the unit

New mild hydrocracking route produces 10-ppm-sulfur diesel

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2005
IFP: Gueret, C.
Environment & Safety / Refining / Gasoline

Tightened specifications challenge refiners to develop innovative solutions that upgrade heavy cuts into high-quality diesel

What are the options for hydrogen plant revamps?

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2005
Process Development Dept., Technology Division, Haldor Topsoe A/S: Dykbkjaer, I.
Environment & Safety / Refining / Gasoline

Increase existing production capacity using these novel technologies

Upgrade catalytic cracking operations

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2005
SINOPEC Research Institute of Petroleum Processing (RIPP): He, M.-P.  |  Long, J.  |  Tian, H.-P.
Environment & Safety / Refining / Gasoline

New processing methods fine-tune gasoline for the Chinese market

Improve catalytic cracking to produce clean fuels

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2005
The Shaw Group: Letzsch, W.
Environment & Safety / Refining / Gasoline

Update the cracker heat balance to minimize coke make

Avoid retrofit pitfalls through improved FEED

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2004
Parsons International Ltd.: Eskaros, M.
Environment & Safety / Refining / Gasoline

Incomplete front-end engineering efforts can be costly oversights and contribute to project overruns and missed goals

Case history: Fawley FCCU olefins project

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2004
Foster Wheeler Energy Ltd.: Payne, J. B.
HP Editorial Staff: Roberts, M. T.
ExxonMobil Engineering Europe Ltd.: Thomas, C. N.
Environment & Safety / Refining / Gasoline

Careful planning enabled the delivery, construction and installation of a replacement 860-ton reactor within a 64-day turnaround

Review fundamentals when retrofitting for ULSD

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2004
Mustang Engineering Inc.: Johnson, J. W.  |  Palmer, R. E.
Environment & Safety / Refining / Gasoline

The success of revamps is driven by accurate front-end process design. Performing feasibility studies controls cost estimates and ensures meeting goals for upgrades

Case history: Desulfurization of FCC naphtha

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2004
Statoil ASA Research and Technology: Grande, K.  |  Moljord, K.  |  Rosvoll, J. S.  |  Skjolsivk, P. A.
Statoil Mongstad Refinery: Johansen, S.  |  Kuhnle, S.  |  Sorum, P. A.
ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Co.: Roundtree, E. M.  |  Sapre, A. V.
Environment & Safety / Refining / Gasoline

This refiner used pilot-plant testing of actual refinery FCC streams to find the best technology for blending 10-ppm gasoline

Apply new strategies for your clean fuels programs

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2004
Valero Energy Corp.: Braeutigam, J. R.
Clean Fuels Clearinghouse: McMartin, C.
Environment & Safety / Refining / Gasoline

Credits and allotments for early compliance with low-sulfur fuels can be effective business tools