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Hydroprocessing catalyst selection—Part 2: Considerations and best practices for catalyst testing

Global R&D: Pongboot, N.
PTT Global Chemical: Upienpong, T.  |  Karunkeyoon, W.

Hydroprocessing catalysts are an essential part of the refinery involved in the treatment/conversion of most petroleum fractions, ranging from naphtha to residue.

Advanced cleaner technology: Leveraging tailored solutions for reliability goals

ExxonMobil Fuels and Lubricants: Hannon, J.

Operators at refineries, petrochemical plants and power generation companies are under constant pressure to reduce maintenance and operational costs, boost productivity, minimize risk of unplanned outages and maximize time between overhaul periods.

The downstream rundown: In case you missed it

In case you missed any downstream news, this piece will give you a summary of some of the top stories from last week.

Considerations for not providing a dedicated spare pressure-relief device

Samsung Engineering: Namilakonda, P. K.

Pressure-relief devices play a critical role in the hydrocarbon processing industry.

Managing complexity in engineering and construction projects

Tecnicas Reunidas: Corrales, J.  |  Veiga, J. P.

It is widely accepted that new management methods are needed to curb the frequent delays and cost overruns observed in engineering and construction projects.

Sustainable refinery of the future: Versatile, efficient and smart

Modcon Systems: Kigel, A.  |  Briskman, G.

Greenhouse gas emissions occur alongside an inflection point for global refined product consumption. Since the 1850s—when the first oil refineries were constructed—the world has changed dramatically as refined product demand has continued inexorably upward.

Sensitivity analysis of a plug flow reactor

Facility for Rare Isotope Beams: Laturkar, K.
Validation Associates LLC: Laturkar, K.

A sensitivity analysis study evaluates uncertainties in a model’s output based on the changes in the input parameters of the model.

Save energy and reduce CO2 emissions with closed-loop optimization of utilities networks

Aspen Technology: Lodolo, S.

Oil and gas, petrochemical and chemical companies face the difficult challenge of maximizing profitability while achieving aggressive decarbonization objectives set for 2030 and beyond.

HP Flashback: Excerpts from the 1960s: Petrochemicals rise in prominence and new know-how in refining processes

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

Petrochemicals rise in prominence and new know-how in refining processes

History of the HPI: The 1960s: Synthetic oils, zeolite catalysts, LLDPE, OPEC and and creation of the PLC

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

During the 1960s, the global refining and petrochemical industries witnessed new processes and products that enhanced the daily lives of millions of people around the world.