Gasoline
First-principles distillation inference models for product quality prediction
Modeling approach involves a short-cut simulation of a column section
Revamp your hydrotreater for deep desulfurization
Retrofit projects involve defining the limits on existing equipment, understanding the costs for replacement and optimizing unit design parameters
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
Diagnose flooding columns efficiently
Using field pressure data, a refiner made a low-capital modification on a crude distillation column to increase throughput without a shutdown
Petroleum refining: a look at the future
Here’s a view of long-range spending strategies, including new technologies and proper hydrogen management
Improved planning can optimize solutions to produce clean fuels
Refiners may consider using alliances with contractors to shorten design and construction time for environmentally driven projects
Project alliance delivers 'green' fuels
A cooperative effort between a refiner, gas supplier and utility / power company enabled construction of a highly integrated refinery upgrade ahead of schedule
What are the options to meet Tier II sulfur requirements?
To meet ultra-low sulfur specifications for diesel and gasoline, U.S. refiners will 'retool' existing facilities; feedstock changes, operational/processing adjustments and installing new post treatment technologies are some possible choices
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