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European refiner revamps delayed coker to meet Euro 5 specifications

Rompetrol Rafinare S.A.: Bolohan, C.  |  Manafu, L.
Bechtel Hydrocarbon Technology Solutions, Inc.: Ward, J. D.

This case study chronicles how the European refiner Rompetrol Rafinare SA upgraded its Petromidia refinery in Navodari, Romania, includingthe revamping the delayed coker unit (DCU) to address existing operating problems.

A data-driven, experience-based approach to workforce optimization

Solomon Associates: Glasscock, B.

There are alternatives for implementing successful and sustainable staffing changes. Staffing changes for the purpose of improving profitability should be viewed as an optimization process rather than a reduction process.

Automate environmental monitoring at petrochemical plants with LIMS

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Meek, T.

Environmental regulations can add to the cost of doing business in the petrochemical industry, so making compliance more efficient and less expensive is a bottom-line priority.

HP Free Literature

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Meche, Helen

Paper, publication, video and mobile library app support the spread of HPI information and technology.

HP New Developments

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Meche, Helen

New product developments in the hydrocarbon processing industry.

Deploying software-based emissions monitoring systems for refining processes

ABB: Callero, F.  |  Ciarlo, G.

It is important that efficient and reliable tools for acquiring emissions data are available. Environmental constraints not only can affect production, but failure to provide emissions values for extended periods may lead to an authority-imposed plant shutdown.

Reducing energy costs while improving efficiency

Soteica Visual MESA: Ruiz, D.  |  Bolíbar, Á.  |  Ruiz, J. P.
Repsol Química: Morrón, G.  |  Alonso, D.

Better energy management can make the difference between profit and losses. The question facing owner-operators is: how to reduce energy costs while satisfying site energy needs?

Develop an optimal cleaning strategy for crude preheat trains

Aspen Technology Inc.: Hegy, S.

Fouling in heat exchangers is common throughout the process manufacturing industries. Fouling presents a large opportunity for owner-operators to reduce operating expenses and maintenance costs.

Cloud computing: The next revolution in process safety

Mangan Software Solutions: Whiteside, S.  |  Lucas, J.

Over the past 25 years, the process safety and functional safety disciplines have evolved from the implementation of safety legislation and the creation of governing authorities, to the development of best practices and the adoption of applicable standards.

HP Free Literature

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Meche, Helen

Video on long-life oxygen sensing innovation City Technology, a Honeywell company, has released a new video on how innovations and advanced technologies in long-life oxygen sensing are meeting key mar..