Petrochemicals
Consider practical conditions for vacuum unit modeling
A good simulation model is a tool that reveals critical operating conditions and can be applied to daily operations
Consider advanced catalysts for Claus units
This evaluation explores the most influencing parameters regarding catalyst selection for sulfur recovery units
Improve calculating cetane numbers
An empirical formula simplifies estimating cetane values for different diesel fuel specifications
Improve refinery reformate yields
This refiner installed a hybrid catalytic reforming unit to raise octane of the gasoline blending pool
Increase gasoline production—a case study
Adjusting naphtha product cuts from the crude unit increased gasoline production without a major revamp
Rethink the handling of acid gases
Consider these guidelines to improve management of hydrogen sulfide in your refinery
Is nitrogen really inert as a blanketing medium?
New investigation finds that this gas is soluble in hydrocracker feed
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Construction Boxscore: Project Spotlight
Project:
Long Son Petrochemicals Complex
Location:
Long Son, Vietnam
Operator:
Siam Cement Group
Cost:
$5.4 B
Capacity:
1.65 MMtpy
Completion date:
2023
Status:
Under Construction
