Crude oil
History of the HPI-Up to the 1930s: Whales, lamps, automobiles, plastics and war
Over the next 10 mos, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> will provide a detailed history of the origins and evolution of the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI).
Corrosion: Maintaining profitability with opportunity crudes while mitigating naphthenic acid corrosion
Refiners are asked to produce products within ever tighter margins in a changing industry.
Process Controls, Instrumentation and Automation: Improved methods for trace element analysis of challenging petrochemical samples
There is no doubt that the purpose of refining crude oils into natural raw materials is crucial to produce a vast array of fuels and products used in our daily lives.
Stack gas scrubbing to meet IMO’s 0.5% sulfur bunkering requirement
The International Maritime Organization implemented the IMO 2020 regulations on January 1, 2020.
Design and scale-up of gaseous Group A fluid bed systems for chemical synthesis
More than 100 fluid bed reactors for chemical synthesis and comparable processes using Group A powders have been installed and operated successfully since the late 1940s, with some reactors having an inside diameter at much larger than 7 m (23 ft).
Impact of inaccurate water-in-oil measurement
Water-in-oil content is an important parameter for both the upstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry.
Improve kerosene mercaptan sweetening with fluoropolymer-cartridge liquid-liquid coalescers
Many refineries are experiencing new problems related to the formation of stable emulsions and poor separation due to the increased use of lower-cost opportunity crude oils that have a high total acid number (TAN), higher gravities and more sulfur content.
Asphaltene removal technology produces novel cement waterproofing additive
Addressing climate change and environmental issues has become a top priority in the 21st century.
Implementation of advanced level control techniques in refinery operations
Plant performance depends on stable operations, with steady feed, product flow, temperature and pressure control as per process requirements.
Management of LPG pool in a complex refinery
LPG pool management is becoming more important as the regulations on the product specifications tighten.
- AVTL to develop ammonia terminal in Pipavav, India 6/20
- Chevron seeks buyers for 50% stake in Singapore refinery 6/20
- px Group signs LOIs for major SAF and green hydrogen/ammonia projects in Europe 6/19
- How TotalEnergies is utilizing hydrogen to decarbonize its refineries in Europe 6/19
- Oil tanker market signals more Middle East energy disruption ahead 6/19
- Yokogawa collaborates with Shell on robotics and AI technology for plant maintenance 6/19
