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Floating-roof technology advances with lessons learned from an 80-year history

Hydrocarbon Processing / September 2003
Refining

Consider these design fundamentals when selecting your storage solution

Optimize revamp projects with a logic-based approach

Hydrocarbon Processing / September 2003
Process Consulting Services, Inc.: Golden, S.  |  Nigg, J.
Petro-Canada Products: Moore, J.
Refining

Retrofitting processing units pose many obstacles. Test-run evaluations uncover limitations from existing infrastructures that can derail project goals

Optimize coker operations

Hydrocarbon Processing / September 2003
Foster Wheeler USA Corp.: Elliott, J. D.
Refining

Refiners can update coking units via two methods – recycle or zero-recycle operations. Depending on the capability of downstream units either option can be used as part of clean-fuels program

Revitalize stripping operations with structured packing

Hydrocarbon Processing / September 2003
The Shaw Group: Letzsch, W.
Refining

Poor stripper performance of FCC spent catalyst burns up products and profits. New retrofit methods cut operating cost and increase product yields

HPIn Europe: Robust activity in eastern and central region

Hydrocarbon Processing / September 2003
European Refining & Marketing: Pitt, R.
Refining

Central and Eastern Europe continues to be one of the most interesting regions. Some of the larger companies, such as OMV of Austria, MOL of Hungary and PKN Orlen of Poland, are seeking..

HPIn Europe: Refiners aim to meet fuel specifications

Hydrocarbon Processing / August 2003
European Refining & Marketing: Pitt, R.
Refining

Earlier this year, the new fuel specifications to come into effect Jan. 1, 2005, became law in Europe. When they were initially proposed, the immediate reaction had been one of horror a..

Consider validating process data to develop realistic hydrogen balances

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2003
Jacobs Consultancy Nederland B.V.: Kerkhof, F.  |  Sentjens, J.
Refining / Crude oil / Heat Transfer

With accurate information, refiners can apply new assessment tools to fine-tune plant networks

Flue gas analysis - a storehouse of information

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2003
Haldia Refinery, Inidan Oil Corp.: Ghosh, R. K.
Refining / Crude oil / Heat Transfer

Here's a step-by-step procedure to determine heater performance

How emissions affect HRSGs

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2003
Consultant: Ganapathy, V.
Refining / Crude oil / Heat Transfer

Here’s how NOx and CO control methods influence designs

Electrical distribution system voltage selection

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2003
FWI-Foster Wheeler Italiana: Brambilla, R.  |  Invernizzi, G.  |  Lionetto, P.
Refining / Crude oil / Heat Transfer

Use these guidelines to determine the most economical solution