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Process Optimization

Remove carbonyls from gaseous hydrocarbon streams for ethylene plant service

Janus Technology Solutions LLC: Gondolfe, J.  |  Kurukchi, S.

Within the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI), particularly the petrochemical sector, there remains an irritating series of reactions associated with acid gas removal (AGR) using dilute caustic soda—namely, aldol condensation reactions and their respective products.

Use an Excel-based method to evaluate performance for the preheat train of a CDU

GS Engineering and Construction: Moon, J.  |  Chang, G. S.

A rigorous and accurate performance evaluation of existing equipment is a key factor for the success of a plant revamp study.

Use advanced predictive analytics for early detection and warning of column flooding events

Valero Energy Corp.: Bird, J.  |  Brown Burns, J.  |  Racette, Y.  |  Beaulieu, J.

In this study, a methodology was implemented to predict crude distillation tower flooding events based on key process variables, including product yields, column pumparound (PA) flowrates, column temperatures and overhead reflux flowrate.

Digital: Maximize return on capital investment with predictive maintenance

AVEVA: Newton, M.

Oil and gas professionals are well aware of the pressures companies face in the market.

Supply Chain: Sustainable journey toward global competitiveness—A study

Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Ltd.: Phukan, P. K.

Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Ltd. (BCPL) is building the Assam Gas Cracker complex in Lepetkata, India.

Show Preview: IRPC Europe returns to Italy this June

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Andrew, Bob

Gulf Energy Information and Hydrocarbon Processing are pleased to provide a preview of IRPC Europe 2018, which will be held June 5–7 in Milan.

Speed up the development of new commercial adsorbents—Part 2

SCG Chemicals: Sungnoen, B.  |  Tanthapanichakoon, W.
SCG Chemicals Co. Ltd.: Wittanadecha, W.

In the conventional development approach, a multi-stage process begins in the laboratory, moves to the pilot plant and then ends at the commercial unit, often before any financial benefits are realized.

Enhancing refinery profitability with a novel offgas conversion technology

Siluria Technologies: Aronson, A.  |  Zaziski, D.
Wood Group: Carter, D.

The refining industry is challenged every day to optimize product slates that comply with market demand, product specifications, environmental regulations and refining-petrochemical integration, all while remaining profitable.

An optimized approach to choosing solvent for the liquid-liquid extraction process

Reliance Industries Ltd.: Gupta, A.  |  Jain, S.

Liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) is a traditional method used for separating a specific component (solute) from the carrier liquid phase.

Speed up the development of new commercial adsorbents—Part 1

SCG Chemicals: Tanthapanichakoon, W.  |  Sungnoen, B.
SCG Chemicals Co. Ltd.: Wittanadecha, W.

In the conventional development approach, a multi-stage process begins in the laboratory, moves to the pilot plant, and ends at the commercial unit, often before any financial benefits are realized.