Refining
Industry Perspectives
The June issue of <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> featured the article “A critical analysis of CO<sub>2</sub> capture technologies.”
Control software drives sustainable performance and production
In the face of changing dynamics around the world, hydrocarbon manufacturers are finding the need to not only change strategies, but also to continually adapt those strategies to meet new social and consumer expectations.
Embrace tube metal temperature factor (FT) in fired heater design
Fired heaters are one of the most critical pieces of equipment in a refinery. They
Spiral heat exchanger technology
Heat exchangers are some of the most critical equipment in the oil and gas industry, as they provide the required temperature of fluid to sustain the plant’s operation.
Continuous monitoring of creep in equipment
In this article, the development of a customized program—designed by the author and used at Raffineria di Milazzo—for the continuous monitoring of creep in vessels and piping is explained.
Oil refinery/petrochemical integration in a CO2-constrained world—Part 2
Petrochemical demand will increase with gross domestic product, while the demand for motor fuels will only show modest growth and may even decline in certain regions, given environmental/legislative pressures and the introduction of battery-powered electric vehicles.
Prospects of petrochemical disruptive technology applications in Egypt Energy Hub Project
One of the most important challenges facing the Egyptian economy is the growing demand for petrochemicals in different sectors, particularly plastic materials and composites.
Aromatic complex: A case study for relief load estimation of a heat integrated refinery unit
Refineries are moving from fuels to chemical production as the demand for fuel derived from crude oil declines in the near future.
MAA refinery—Bunker fuel oil challenge: Stable and compatible VLSFO production
Studies have been conducted on strategies for bunker fuel oil (BFO) production with reduced sulfur and catalytic fines concentration limits.
PSV sizing: An alternative solution to the homogeneous direct-integration method
Pressure safety valves (PSVs) are designed to protect personnel and plant properties from an overpressure occurrence in equipment or piping by relieving fluid to a safe location.
- NAPCOR releases 2024 PET recycling report highlighting system efficiency gains and continued strength of PET circularity 12/12
- OQ courts other partners for petrochemical complex in Oman as SABIC drops out 12/12
- Brazil's BNDES approves $71 MM for carbon storage project 12/12
- Cuba on edge as U.S. seizure of oil tanker puts supply at risk 12/12
- China oil demand to plateau between 2025 and 2030 12/12
- Germany's PCK refinery says no impact from pipeline leak 12/12
