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Refining

Review fundamentals when retrofitting for ULSD

Mustang Engineering Inc.: Johnson, J. W.  |  Palmer, R. E.

The success of revamps is driven by accurate front-end process design. Performing feasibility studies controls cost estimates and ensures meeting goals for upgrades

Case history: Desulfurization of FCC naphtha

Statoil ASA Research and Technology: Grande, K.  |  Moljord, K.  |  Rosvoll, J. S.  |  Skjolsivk, P. A.
Statoil Mongstad Refinery: Johansen, S.  |  Kuhnle, S.  |  Sorum, P. A.
ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Co.: Roundtree, E. M.  |  Sapre, A. V.

This refiner used pilot-plant testing of actual refinery FCC streams to find the best technology for blending 10-ppm gasoline

Apply new strategies for your clean fuels programs

Valero Energy Corp.: Braeutigam, J. R.
Clean Fuels Clearinghouse: McMartin, C.

Credits and allotments for early compliance with low-sulfur fuels can be effective business tools

Apply online analyzers to monitor 'sulfur-free' fuel

East Greenbush: Beumer, B.  |  Radley, I.

New x-ray fluorescence methods enable real-time detection of low sulfur concentration in hydrocarbons

HPIn Europe: MOL moves ahead despite Central European uncertainty

European Refining & Marketing: Pitt, R.

At a time when some oil companies in Central and Eastern Europe are not quite sure what is happening, one company is advancing its plans to become a large player in this increasingly important area. T..

Plan for success with your clean fuels program

Producing low-sulfur transportation fuels involves more than selecting process options. Here are other vital key issues to consider

Consider integrating refining and petrochemical operations

Converting low-value gas oil streams via hydrocracking yields high-value olefins feedstocks

HPIn Europe: Politics of oil – Russian style

European Refining & Marketing: Pitt, R.

After a year in which the Elf scandalwas finally laid to bed in Paris, eyes are now firmly focused onRussia. Observers continue to try to make sense of what ishappening there with regard to Yukos. Whi..

'MIX' concept links refining operations with power and construction industries

JGC Corp.: Natsuo, T.  |  Yagi, T.

An integrated approach enables establishing base-industries complex for medium-sized plants at lower CAPEX

HPIn Europe: The intelligent refinery – or is it?

European Refining & Marketing: Pitt, R.

A new slant appears to be emergingregarding the subject of computerization and information technology(IT) within refineries – the so-called “smart” refinery.Discussions at a recent Euro..