Refining
Reliability design concepts for the future clean fuels era
The effects of storage capacity and interaction losses must be considered simultaneously with unit size
Consider online sulfur measurement for clean fuels
A new analytical method can increase process optimization and regulation compliance
Consider new technologies to replace MTBE
Processing methods enable using 'stranded' MTBE facilities and feedstocks for high-octane applications
Cost-effectively improve hydrotreater designs
When retrofitting for clean fuels specifications, consider present and future flexibility of licensed hydrotreating technologies
Consider improving refining and petrochemical integration as a revenue-generating option
FCC operations may be an increasing propylene source due to new processing methods
Control refinery NOx emissions cost-effectively
Refiner uses new ultra low-NOx burner technology to control emission levels from major sources
Update hydrotreaters to process ‘green’ diesel
Worldwide, refiners must adopt processing strategies to achieve nearly sulfur-free fuels. It is possible when utilizing newer catalysts and improved design technologies
Control iron contamination in resid FCC
With new techniques, refiners can detect and recover from this poisoning
How to ‘spec’ diesel fuel additives for winterization
The analytical methods that determine parameters for premium diesel fuels are discussed
Reduce electrical energy costs
High-efficiency motors offer energy savings and longer life
- Eni can now receive oil from Venezuela as payment for gas, CEO says 2/26
- Trump EPA to shift at least half of waived biofuel obligations to big refiners 2/26
- Hungary's Orban asks EU to go verify Druzhba pipeline damage 2/26
- South Korea approves nearly $1.4-B petrochemical restructuring deal as supply glut weighs 2/25
- Romanian largest refinery to shut down in March for scheduled turnaround 2/25
- Malaysia's Prefchem cuts refinery output after shutting gasoline unit 2/25
