Alkhasli, E., SOCAR Turkey Enerji;
Baerends, M.,
Baars, F., Fluor Energy and Chemicals;
Khidirov, B., SOCAR;
Asgar-zadeh, S., Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences
The following case study describes the early development phases of SOCAR’s ongoing major revamp project at the Heydar Aliyev Refinery (HAR) in Baku, Azerbaijan, and its interface with the associated Azerikimya (AZK) steam cracking complex near Sumgait. References are made to the related SOCAR polymer project in Sumgayit, as well.
In mid-2017, we received a well-written request from a young reliability engineer.
Hydrocarbon Processing, the downstream processing sector’s leading technical publication, has announced the finalists for its second annual awards.
Alkanolamines have been used for acid gas removal from natural gas for several decades.
Within the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI), particularly the petrochemical sector, there remains an irritating series of reactions associated with acid gas removal (AGR) using dilute caustic soda—namely, aldol condensation reactions and their respective products.
Gulf Energy Information and Hydrocarbon Processing are pleased to provide a preview of IRPC Europe 2018, which will be held June 5–7 in Milan.
To kick off the new year, industry leaders and esteemed colleagues shared their viewpoints on 2018 and beyond with Hydrocarbon Processing. These viewpoints offer insight into growing regions of activity, technological advances, and how the downstream industry can innovate in 2018 and into the future.
Tang, Z.,
Yuan, B.,
Zheng, S.,
Chung, K. H., North Huajin Chemicals Industries Group Corp.;
Shi, Q., China University of Petroleum
Petroleum is a complex hydrocarbon mixture that contains small amounts of organic acids, such as naphthenic acids and phenols.
Past corrosion incidents provide insight into the causes of corrosion and the preventive actions required to protect plant equipment and reduce costly plant downtime.
Within the refining industry, gasoline production and alkylation capacity are running at near all-time highs.