Process Optimization
Ultra-deep desulfurization of FCC gasoline: Reactive adsorption strategy
With an increase in concern for the environment, countries around the world are implementing stringent environmental regulations and are continuously pressuring refiners to reduce the amount of sulfur in transportation fuels—primarily gasoline and diesel—to combat airborne pollution caused by vehicles.
Digital: Digitalization—Why now?
The process industries are under threat.
Fabrication of clad equipment and piping—Part 2
For pressure vessels, heat exchangers and piping in corrosive services, the materials in contact with the process are often required to be high alloys to provide a reliable service life.
Understand net gas compressor control logic from a process engineering standpoint
In a refinery or petrochemical plant, certain equipment can create “gray areas” between process engineers and instrument engineers.
How did asset utilization modeling save Sadara $1 B in capital cost?
Sadara is a JV between Saudi Aramco and Dow Chemical.
Industry Perspectives: What opportunities will 2019 bring to the global HPI?
To continue communication and feedback with <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i>’s global audience, the editors have posted a new poll to HydrocarbonProcessing.com.
Viewpoint: European refining 2050: Turning the vision into reality
Europe’s refiners, through their industry organization Fuels Europe, have set out their long-term ambitions in a new program called Vision 2050.
EPC/construction contracting—Start with the end in mind
Large capital projects continue to be challenged by budget issues.
Improving resource efficiency of industrial processes with the TOP-REF methodology—Part 2
The European TOP-REF research consortium has developed and applied a methodology to improve the resource efficiency of industrial production processes.
Feed nozzle effects on yields and operation of FCCUs
The first-generation, proprietary feed distributorsa had open-pipe bayonets that were located at the base of the wye section/riser.
- Air Canada and Airbus launch joint initiative to scale domestic Canadian SAF 8/3
- Purdue Biofuels Consortium to bring biodiesel and ethanol blends to diesel engines 8/3
- Convertus closes on $135-MM financing for flagship biofuel facility in Ontario, Canada 8/3
- New process turns mixed plastic waste into hydrogen fuel without sorting 8/3
- Amogy and 2G Energy successfully demonstrate integrated ammonia-to-power generation with natural gas multi-fuel capability 8/3
- India's Essar Group plans $5.8 B energy transition investment in UK 8/3
