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| Refining-petrochemicals integration: an Indian view |
Vahidunnisa Qureshi, Vivek Chate and Prabhat Srivastava Fluor Daniel India
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2018 / Q1 |
Integrating a refinery with a petrochemicals complex offers high value products and a boost to gross margin
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| Maximising CDU performance |
Sandeep Ram Mohan Aspen Technology |
2018 / Q1 |
Scalable simulation of crude unit operations enables refineries to build increasingly rigorous models to enhance performance
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| Improved economics with increased condensation |
Tom Higley Calgavin |
2018 / Q1 |
Attention to the influence of heat transfer mechanisms will promote better economic performance in heat exchanger operation
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| Advances in residue hydrocracking |
Ujjal Mukherjee and Dan Gillis Chevron Lummus Global |
2018 / Q1 |
Recent developments in ebullated bed hydrocracking technology target high residue conversion and high quality products
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| Dealing with hydrogenation catalyst poisons |
Dirk Lose, Ernesto J Angueira and Markus Schulte CRI Catalyst Anke Derking Shell Global Solutions International |
2018 / Q1 |
For stable operation of a pyrolysis gasoline unit, it is crucial to know the effects of poisons and inhibitors on catalyst performance and how to counteract them
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| Dynamic column simulation delivers reduced relief load |
Harry Z Ha and David B Mercer Fluor Canada |
2018 / Q1 |
Dynamic modelling of a gasoline hydrodesulphurisation column simulates the column relief profile during power failure
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| Compressor improvements turn benchmarks into savings |
Christian Prinz Hoerbiger |
2018 / Q1 |
How can refiners create real improvements at plant level? Reciprocating compressors are likely candidates
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| The future for hydrocracking: part 2 |
Patrick Christensen, Amy Hearn and Thomas Yeung Hydrocarbon Publishing Company |
2018 / Q1 |
Technical solutions and strategies for innovative hydrocracking technologies are needed to meet challenging environmental legislation and future market challenges
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| Managing knowledge retention |
Ian Peirson IDBS |
2018 / Q1 |
With continued activity in mergers and acquisitions, companies need to consolidate assets to survive or retain their influence in the market
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| SOx and NOx emission abatement in the FCC |
Kate Hovey and Rick Fisher Johnson Matthey |
2018 / Q1 |
The complexities of sulphur and nitrogen species formation in the FCC call for tailor made catalyst additive chemistry to limit formation of polluting emissions
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| Crude analysers in corrosion prevention |
Gregory Shahnovsky, Ariel Kigel and Ronny McMurray Modcon-Systems Ltd |
2018 / Q1 |
On-line salt-in-crude oil analysers and crude oil analysers are essential in protecting the CDU and other refinery process units from corrosion
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| Challenges in producing BS-VI diesel |
Karthick R, Nandakumar V, Shyamprasad Kamath, M Vinayakumar and M Venkatesh ONGC-MRPL |
2018 / Q1 |
An Indian refiner describes the technical challenges of meeting a leap in fuel quality specification
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| Opening the crude flexibility window: enhancing crude unit capabilities |
Philip Thornthwaite and Brad Mason Nalco Champion |
2018 / Q1 |
Innovative online analysers help refiners to mitigate crude unit threats in real time and provide new insights into existing problems
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| Advanced process control of distillation |
Hans Aalto and Stefan Tötterman Neste Jacobs |
2018 / Q1 |
The introduction of model predictive control enabled a bio-products plant to raise throughput and automate product variation
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| Surfactant-stabilised emulsions in amine units for LPG treating |
David Engel, Heath Burns and Scott Williams Nexo Solutions |
2018 / Q1 |
Emulsion formation by surfactants is one of the most complex problems facing amine units treating refinery LPG
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| Producing ultra low sulphur gasoline with octane retention |
Jignesh Fifadara Albemarle |
2018 / Catalysis |
A drop-in catalyst enabled refiners to meet ultra low sulphur gasoline requirements with more severe feedstocks while retaining octane barrels
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| In-line H2S analysis during sulphiding |
Francis Humblot Arkema |
2018 / Catalysis |
In-line analysis enables constant measurement of H2S concentration in hydrogen recycle gas during catalyst sulphiding
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| Interpreting FCC equilibrium catalyst data |
Alexis Shackleford BASF |
2018 / Catalysis |
Regular Ecat and fines analysis provides information to support optimum performance from the FCC
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| Catalyst passivation for safer, more efficient turnarounds |
Alvaro Barrueto ENAP Refinerías
Ian Baxter and Gary Welch Cat Tech International |
2018 / Catalysis |
Eliminating inert entry for catalyst changeout in a hydrocracker
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| Hydroprocessing rate increase using shaped charges |
Adrienne Van Kooperen Criterion Catalysts & Technologies/Zeolyst International
James Esteban Criterion Catalysts & Technologies
Brandon Murphy Marathon Petroleum Company |
2018 / Catalysis |
Catalyst size and shape are critical contributors to hydroprocessing reactor performance
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| Automating catalyst withdrawal for improved safety |
Kate Hovey and Rick Fisher Johnson Matthey |
2018 / Catalysis |
Catalyst withdrawals can be carried out continuously and reliably, minimising operator risk and maintaining the integrity of withdrawal piping
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| Prompt start-up with cracked feed |
Michael Martinez and Guillaume Vincent Porocel |
2018 / Catalysis |
Presulphurisation technology enables refiners to process cracked feed immediately after start-up while maintaining catalytic performance
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| Countering hydrate formation in an NGL recovery unit |
Jenn Welsh Chevron North America Exploration and Production Company
Justin C Slagle Bryan Research & Engineering
Steve Cheaney Dickson Process Systems
Glenn Shiveler Sulzer Chemtech USA |
2018 / Gas |
Process modelling can be used to validate data from the plant and identify the most effective approach to process optimisation
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| Gas: the low-carbon fuel? |
Chris Cunningham PTQ |
2018 / Gas |
The natural gas industry has some way to go to make its full contribution to climate change targets
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| Minimise amine losses in gas and liquid treating |
Eric Teletzke and Bhavna Madhyani INEOS GAS/SPEC Technology Group |
2018 / Gas |
Even with incomplete information, a systematic approach can be used to identify the source of amine losses and the action needed to reduce them
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| Accuracy of measured lean amine H2S loading |
Ralph H Weiland, Nathan A Hatcher, Clayton E Jones, Steven M Fulk and Simon A Weiland Optimized Gas Treating, Inc. |
2018 / Gas |
When solvent regeneration is done robustly the most accurate assessment of lean loadings can be by simulation rather than by measurement
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| Modelling ethane absorption in MEA solution |
Leonardo Leite Garcia De Souza, Alvaro Luiz Ribeiro Sarmet Moreira Smiderle, Igor Sanches Militão and Moacir De Alcântara Petrobras SA |
2018 / Gas |
Solving foaming problems related to absorption of hydrocarbon and feed contaminants by amine solution
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| Developments in H2S scavenging |
Marc Schulz UltraFab |
2018 / Gas |
Advances in the application of triazine scavengers have significantly improved process efficiencies
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| Boosting energy efficiency in aromatics processing |
Sunil Kumar, Prasenjit Ghosh and Shrikant Nanoti CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum |
2018 / Q2 |
Simulation of a revamped process scheme with improved heat integration indicates big gains through energy savings and emissions abatement
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| Enhanced energy recovery for crude preheating |
Eva Andersson Alfa Laval
Ibrahim Tahric Preem |
2018 / Q2 |
Replacing shell and tube heat exchangers with a compact welded exchanger increased heat transfer efficiency and reduced fouling issues in a crude unit
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| Machine learning in asset maintenance |
John Hague AspenTech |
2018 / Q2 |
Application of machine learning to asset performance management marks a transition from estimated and statistical models towards measured patterns of behaviour
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| Wireless instruments in corrosive and hazardous locations |
Sheikh Rafik Manihar Ahmed and Kuleesha Malik Fluor Daniel India |
2018 / Q2 |
Wireless instruments introduce a range of benefits in corrosive and hazardous process areas
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| Designing for a sourer future |
Debopam Chaudhuri and Srinivasa Oruganti Fluor |
2018 / Q2 |
Achieving the right sulphur plant capacity and configuration is crucial to the proper operation of a refinery
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| Dividing wall columns for gas plants |
Manish Bhargava, Roomi Kalita And David Kockler GTC Technology
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2018 / Q2 |
Uniting two unit offerings into one column shell can lead refiners to improve the profitability of their gas plants
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| Challenges and opportunities of an FCC revamp |
Rashed Al Fadhli And Subhash Chander Singhal KNPC
Dharmesh Panchal Honeywell UOP |
2018 / Q2 |
An FCC revamp for enhanced refinery performance and profitability called for close coordination with the technology licensor and contractors
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| Maximising heat exchanger cleaning |
Berthold Otzisk Kurita Europe
Ladislav Úradnícek Leader Technology |
2018 / Q2 |
Powerful chemical cleaning programmes reduce downtime and increase the efficiency of heat exchangers
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| Innovation in supply chain planning |
Dennis Ostendorf Quintiq |
2018 / Q2 |
Software that can be configured to solve any problem in the supply chain is critical to planning in the oil and gas industry
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| Process flow determines coker heater performance |
Rahul C Patil, Pinakiranjan Patra, Ajay Gupta, Ved Prakash Mishra and Asit Kumar Das Reliance Industries |
2018 / Q2 |
Uniform tube metal temperature resulting from a change in process flow enhances the run length of a delayed coker heater
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| Replacing a corroded column with packing internals |
Yang Quan, Markus Duss And Dong Jiao-Jiao Sulzer Chemtech |
2018 / Q2 |
A corroded column was replaced with a new column equipped with high capacity packing. The cross sectional area is less than half that of the original
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| Packed bed performance analytics |
Lowell T Pless Tracerco |
2018 / Q2 |
Advanced analytics introduce a numerical and easily understood approach to tower gamma scanning
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| Heavy feed characterisation: a molecular approach |
Glen Hay And Lante Carbognani Virtual Materials Group
Hideki Nagata Fuji Oil Company |
2018 / Q2 |
Characterising heavy feeds on a molecular basis, together with kinetic studies, accurately predicts the reactivity of a wide range of vacuum residues
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| Reducing plant downtime |
Andy Hollins ABB |
2018 / Q3 |
The benefits of including a non-intrusive approach within a risk based strategy for the inspection of pressure vessels
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| Maximising propylene and isobutylene from the FCC |
Valentin Nilca, Adrian Ionut Tudose and Tiberiu Crudu KMG Rompetrol
Ljubica Simic and Maria Luisa Sargenti Grace |
2018 / Q3 |
A combination of recent catalyst and additive developments raised a refinery’s output of FCC propylene and isobutylene
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| Efficient membrane systems for natural gas dehydration |
Michael Mitariten Air Liquide Advanced Separations
Saeid Mokhatab Gas Processing Consultant |
2018 / Q3 |
Applications of membrane technology for reducing water content in natural gas to meet pipeline specifications
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| Increasing resid processing flexibility |
Runpu Zhao Beijing CUP-Qiantai Supercritical Extraction Technology Company
Warren Chung Well Resources Inc
Zhifang Tang and Bo Yuan North Huajin Chemicals Industries Group
Zhiming Xu and Suoqi Zhao China University of Petroleum
Keng H Chung Chinese Academy of Sciences |
2018 / Q3 |
A resid processing technology converts low value refinery streams to full range refinery products
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| The corrosion-fouling cycle in amine systems |
Robert James Pall (Canada)
Ali Arshad Pall Corporation |
2018 / Q3 |
Recommendations to reduce the impact of the mechanisms of corrosion in amine systems
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| Controlling the metals content of FCC equilibrium catalyst |
Hernando Salgado Saudi Aramco |
2018 / Q3 |
A method for calculating catalyst make-up provides a means to control the stability of FCC equilibrium catalyst in terms of metals content
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| Opening the crude flexibility window: automation manages threats in real time |
Philip Thornthwaite Nalco Champion |
2018 / Q3 |
By increasing the volume of quality data, refiners can automate the correct addition of chemical additives to respond to variations in unit performance
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| Burner retrofit increases capacity and cuts costs |
Roy Bisnett Zeeco |
2018 / Q3 |
Replacement burners in a hydrogen reactor feed heater saved the cost of retrofit within a week
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| Water treatment on contract |
Mark Dyson Veolia Water Technologies - Mobile Water Services |
2018 / Q3 |
Rented mobile water services can be a cost effective alternative to capital investment in water treatment plant
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| Some myths about mechanical cleaning |
Marcello Ferrara and Cristina Ferrara ITW |
2018 / Q3 |
Because it has long been the only option when unit cleaning becomes unavoidable, the true cost of mechanical cleaning has been overlooked
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| Effect of reactor inlet temperature in a hydrotreater |
Amit Kalyan Chandra Indian Oil Corporation Limited |
2018 / Q3 |
Solving a problem of pressure drop in a naphtha hydrotreater led to fresh insights into the role of reactor inlet temperature
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| Low cost gasoline from low octane feed |
Stephen Sims, Elena Lobichenko, Iosif Lishchiner and Olga Malova
New Gas Technologies – Synthesis |
2018 / Q3 |
Naphtha and methanol are the feedstocks for production of high octane, low cost gasoline
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| Predictive analytics in incident prevention |
William R Brokaw Kestrel Management |
2018 / Q3 |
Predictive analytics can support risk management by identifying where failures are likely to occur and what can be done to prevent them
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| Structured catalyst for steam reforming |
Sanjiv Ratan ZoneFlow Reactor Technologies
Juray De Wilde Université Catholique de Louvain |
2018 / Q3 |
A catalyst system for steam methane reforming for improved heat transfer, pressure drop and catalyst effectiveness
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| Reducing hydrogen consumption in diesel hydrotreating |
Pradyut Kumar Dhar, G Valavarasu, Peddy V C Rao and Gandham Sri Ganesh
Hindustan Petroleum Green R&D Centre |
2018 / Q3 |
Fractionating a raw diesel stream before hydrotreating reduces consumption of hydrogen to produce high quality diesel
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| New catalytic systems for converting hydrocarbons |
Massimiliano Delferro Argonne National Laboratory |
2018 / Q4 |
Novel schemes for the development of catalysts with high selectivity for hydrocarbon processing
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| Artificial intelligence for refiners |
Jane Ren Atomiton |
2018 / Q4 |
First define the problem, then artificial intelligence can be the way forward to higher operational efficiencies
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| Hydrofluoric acid alkylation conversion and expansionpresMuch of the cost of switching from hydrofluoric acid to sulphuric acid alkylation can be avoided by using existing equipment |
Shane Presley and Jason Nunez DuPont Clean Technologies |
2018 / Q4 |
Much of the cost of switching from hydrofluoric acid to sulphuric acid alkylation can be avoided by using existing equipment
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| Corrosion management strategies for opportunity crudes |
Kjell Wold and Tim Olsen Emerson Automation Solutions |
2018 / Q4 |
Automation and wireless technologies and a combination of corrosion monitoring techniques help refiners to be flexible in processing opportunity crudes
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| Dynamic simulation to estimate tower relief |
Harry Z Ha and Ben Leviton Fluor Canada |
2018 / Q4 |
When applied in the correct circumstances, dynamic analysis can help avoid unnecessary scope and project delays
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| Front end filtering of unconventional oil |
Timothy Houser, Stephen Gibson and Victor Scalco General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems |
2018 / Q4 |
Processing unconventional oils requires technologies such as electrostatic separation to handle higher amounts of filterable solids
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| Predictive analytics in corrosion management |
Pierre Constantineau and Sridhar Srinivasan Honeywell Process Solutions |
2018 / Q4 |
Real time prediction models offer a corrosion software sensor framework, a new way to quantify process corrosion
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| Liquefaction technology selection for offshore FLNG projects |
Saeid Mokhatab Gas Processing Consultant |
2018 / Q4 |
Development of a successful offshore floating LNG project depends on an appropriate liquefaction process that best meets project objectives
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| Feed conditioning technologies for gas processing plants |
Scott Northrop ExxonMobil Upstream Research
David B Engel Nexo Solutions, Exion Systems Division |
2018 / Q4 |
Recent contactor developments remove soluble gas phase contaminants from the feed gas stream
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| New insights into Claus waste heat boilers |
Nathan A Hatcher, Clayton E Jones, Simon A Weiland, Steven M Fulk and Matthew D Bailey Optimized Gas Treating |
2018 / Q4 |
The real plant performance of a waste heat boiler depends on many factors besides heat transfer
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| Savings using divided wall columns |
Prafull Patidar and Ajay Gupta Reliance Industries
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2018 / Q4 |
Divided wall columns can provide substantial energy and capital cost savings compared to conventional distillation methods
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| Mitigating overhead corrosion |
Brandon J H Payne, Keyurkumar Patel, Collin W Cross, Matthew G Collins and Pablo A Grieco SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions |
2018 / Q4 |
Advanced data handling and sensitivity analysis enable fuller understanding of the influence of operating changes on salt formation
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| Resisting metal dusting corrosion |
Ramesh Venkat Tubacex |
2018 / Q4 |
Metal dusting corrosion can limit operating conditions, but recent developments in alloys are helping to combat the phenomenon
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| Advanced catalyst characterisation for improved hydrocracking performance |
Maureen L Bricker, Sarika Goel, Marjorie Miranda and Tony Vranjes Honeywell UOP |
2018 / Q4 |
Advanced analytical techniques delivered new insights into catalyst structure and manufacturing leading to improved performance material
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