Equipment
Guinea plans to replace blast-hit oil terminal in 2024
Guinea is studying proposals to build a new oil terminal in the capital Conakry within the next six to 12 months following an explosion in December that severely damaged its main storage facility.
Pemex runs Deer Park, TX (U.S.) refinery at 80% capacity amid winter storm
Pemex’s Deer Park, Texas refinery was operating at 80% of its 312,500 bpd capacity, said people familiar with plant operations.
Plastic pyrolysis oils as feedstock for steam crackers: Opportunities and challenges—Part 1
Plastic waste is a global challenge. Today, only a minimal amount of plastic waste is recycled, mostly mechanically.
Riding the wave of transition to a sustainable chemical industry
The chemical industry has shown resilience in addressing economic turbulence and supply chain disruptions after the COVID 19 pandemic.
Innovative approach to accelerating the startup of a gasoline block and associated units at Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery complex
This article elaborates on the startup of a refinery’s heavy naphtha reforming unit with an alternative approach to the initial unit design, including an evaluation of several startup techniques to ensure the adequacy and practicality of the selected option.
Izmit FCCU revamp
Tüpraş utilizes proprietary fluid catalytic cracking units<sup>a</sup> (FCCUs) at its Izmit and Izmir refineries. The Izmit unit was designed in 1968 and started up in 1972 with a side-by-side style reactor/regenerator.
Optimizing combustion processes for safety and efficiency
Combustion processes are critical for producing heat and power in nearly every industry.
Convection section cleaning approach achieves results at refineries worldwide
Inefficient heat transfer in the convection section of a process heater is readily evident by an increase in stack temperature beyond design parameters.
Nine steps for effective preparation of planned shutdowns—Part 1
Planned shutdowns (SDs) are critical events that can significantly impact production and expenditures. Poor planning and preparation can directly affect the success of any SD, making attention to detail imperative.
Achieve water authority compliance with automated wastewater treatment for industrial facilities with cooling towers
U.S. industrial facilities with cooling towers must meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and local wastewater requirements for effluent, including those under the Clean Water Act. Failing to do so can result in severe fines that quickly escalate.
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