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| Resid FCC catalyst technology for maximum distillates yield |
Martin Kraus, Qi Fu and Natalie Kiser, BASF Corporation, Catalyst Division Orson Thornton, Big West Oil
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2010 / Q3 |
A catalyst developed for residuum applications with high contaminant metals levels showed a reduction in bottoms, with increased LCO and naphtha production.
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| Estimation of steam losses using a predictive tool |
Alireza Bahadori and Hari B Vuthaluru, Curtin University of Technology
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2010 / Q3 |
A predictive mathematical tool estimates condensate flow rate and flow correction factor to obtain steam losses in steam traps.
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| Reliability analysis to determine environmental emissions from units |
Chiron Mukherjee, DNV
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2010 / Q3 |
Reliability analysis determines the extent to which plant can meet emission limits and supports estimates of possible financial penalties for non-compliance.
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| Designing for sulphur removal and storage: part II |
Shamim Gandhi, Wayne Chung and Krish Nangia, Fluor Corporation
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2010 / Q3 |
Selection of technologies for the sulphur block must serve legislative demands and the efficient operation of upstream processes.
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| Crude oil cargo selection and time frame of LP optimisation |
M D Pawde and Sachin Singh, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), India
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2010 / Q3 |
Combinatorial selection is the most rigorous and theoretically correct method of crude oil cargo evaluation. Efficient algorithms are key to its implementation.
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| Dealing with mercury in refinery processes |
Raymond Hadden and Tina Moss, Johnson Matthey Catalysts
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2010 / Q3 |
The effects of mercury contamination on operations, and its treatment, are emerging issues for refiners.
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| Process and energy analysis for cost savings and CO2 reduction |
Mehmet Alkan and Osman Karan, Tupras Maryro Mendez and Juan Gomez-Prado, KBC Advanced Technologies
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2010 / Q3 |
Applying heat pinch technology and process know-how to maximise energy savings.
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| Naphtha cracking for light olefins production |
Michael J Tallman and Curtis Eng, KBR Sun Choi and Deuk Soo Park, SK Energy
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2010 / Q3 |
As an alternative to steam cracking, an FCC-type process provides on-purpose production of propylene.
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| Improving performance through low-cost modification of tower internals |
Darius Remesat, Koch-Glitsch
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2010 / Q3 |
Low-cost revamps of tower internals improve production from existing assets with a payback period of less than a year.
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| Developments in cyclone technology imrpove FCC unit reliability |
Ye-Mon Chen and Mart Nieskens, Shell Global Solutions S B Reddy Karri and Ted M Knowlton, PSRI
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2010 / Q3 |
Developments in FCC cyclone technology reduce problems of abrasion that cause unscheduled unit shutdowns.
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| Optimising steam systems: part II |
Ian Fleming, Spirax Sarco
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2010 / Q3 |
A second article on steam system optimisation addresses steam at point of use and good engineering practice to remove and return condensate.
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| Residue conversion options to meet marine fuel regulations |
Dan Gillis, Grant Yokomizo, Mark Van Wees, Rich Rossi and Ed Houde, UOP LLC, A Honeywell Company
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2010 / Q3 |
Slurry hydrocracking to match demand for lower-sulphur marine fuel oils and to maintain distillate production targets.
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| Corporate energy optimisation |
Fred Hampton, Jason Mooney, Darryl Seillier and Jose Bird, Valero Energy Corporation Nicholas Spates, Modular Process Control
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2010 / Q3 |
An energy management system can deliver major cost savings in a refinery from a relatively low outlay.
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| Developments in impulse line blocking diagnosis |
Neil Hankey, Yokogawa Electric Corporation
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2010 / Q3 |
Impulse line blocking diagnosis is emerging as a versatile approach to the production of process disruption.
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