Distillation
Consider new technologies to raise diesel yield in bottom-of-barrel products
The debate continues over adding a new delayed coker vs. a residue hydrocracker upstream of an existing delayed coker.
HP Viewpoint: Age of turbulence: Charting the refining course toward a profitable future
High-performing enterprises draw on external expertise during all project phases, from scouting and front-end engineering and development through to operations.
HPI major events and trends, 1920s to present
1920s: THE FORMATION OF THE MODERN HPIDuring this period, a new industry was evolving focused on the refining of crude oil into fuels and other products. New demand for crude oil-based products, such ..
HP Insight: Global HPI: 90+ years old and still going strong
In 2012, Hydrocarbon Processing (HP) will celebrate its 90th anniversary as a publication for the professionals involved in the daily activities of the global hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI). Mu..
Manage risks with dividing-wall column installations
A simple auxiliary configuration and an extensive modeling study can mitigate the implementation risks of DWCs
HPI Market Data 2012 Executive Summary
THE NEXT STEPThe economic recovery continues for the global hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI). Energy drives economic growth. Unfortunately for developed nations, stronger economic recovery remain..
Improve material balance in high-purity distillation control
Using dual-composition conserved energy efficiency, reduced reprocessing and allowed higher throughput
Optimize design for distillation feed
Use these steps for enhanced performance
Improve energy efficiency for distillate hydrotreaters retrofit options
Energy conservation is a complex analysis on existing units, but benefits are possible
Rethink planning and scheduling’s role in refinery optimization
New tools improve prediction of unit feed qualities and yields
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