Process Optimization
Causes and mitigation of thermal bowing in process piping design
The authors encountered pipe thermal bowing problems in recently executed projects. These practical problems are discussed in three case studies, after a brief description of the thermal bowing concept and common reasons for the occurrence of this phenomenon.
Optimize steam usage in refinery flares
In this study, methods to optimize the consumption of dispersion steam in flares were examined at a large refinery that burns a considerable quantity of gas. The desired optimization was achieved by monitoring hydrocarbon emissions using an infrared camera (thermography).
Innovations
Power generation and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) specialty rental company, Aggreko Plc., and sulfuric acid alkylation technology licensor, DuPont, have collaborated to provide Aggreko temperature control, including chiller systems, to STRATCO sulfuric acid alkylation customers.
Rockwell Automations analytics solutions scale from device through enterprise
Rockwell Automation is releasing expanded and scalable analytics offerings to help customers more quickly and easily gain insight from their investments in automation technology.
Honeywell’s Connected Performance Services to help PetroVietnam improve refinery efficiency
A subsidiary of PetroVietnam will use Honeywell’s new IIoT-based Connected Performance Services offering to improve the performance of its manufacturing operations in Quang Ngai City, Vietnam.
KP Engineering to provide process engineering services
KP Engineering will provide process engineering services to a mid-continent refiner as part of a FCCU study.
ExxonMobil launches Mobil Serv Lubricant Analysis in Middle East oil and gas sector
ExxonMobil has launched Mobil Serv Lubricant Analysis, a next generation used oil analysis service, which replaces ExxonMobil’s Signum Oil Analysis.
AspenTech Acquires Mtell
Aspen Technology, Inc. has acquired Mtelligence Corp., a San Diego, California-based pioneer in the field of predictive and prescriptive maintenance for asset performance optimization.
Use a mixed-solvent process to boost lube base oil yields and profitability
Through research and development (R&D), the commercial application of a mixed-solvent (MS) approach using a mixture of different co-solvents resulted in higher lube raffinate yields without affecting the lube oil quality.
Refining: High-impact challenges in today’s global refining market
To stay competitive and thrive in today’s uncertain and volatile energy market that is characterized by major shifts in supply and demand dynamics, refiners must find ways to increase operational efficiencies, maximize productivity and produce refined products at lower costs.
- Exploring ethanol: Maersk to test 50/50 ethanol-methanol bunker fuel 12/8
- BASF introduces low-VOC polyurethane catalyst Lupragen® N 208 12/8
- Idemitsu Kosan to be first Japanese refiner to supply biofuels to shipping industry 12/8
- China refiner moves forward with expansion despite sanctions 12/8
- Air Products and Yara to partner on low-emission ammonia projects 12/8
- Opinion: G7’s Russian oil tanker ban shows teeth, but bite is in doubt 12/8
