Declining crude prices encourage more spot purchases that save costs, but mixing different grades can create headaches for refiners.
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Improving the reliability of catalyst changeout
Reducing reactor turnaround time using the CATnap catalyst passivation technology.
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Improtance of heat maintenance in sulphur recovery units
For an SRU, it is essential that all piping and equipment are designed and sloped properly, and an adequately designed heating system is well equipped.
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FCC profitability assessment via advanced modelling
Process and computational fluid dynamic modelling were applied to validate the technology used in an FCC unit revamp st Shell’s Puget Sound refinery
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Low cost revamp to process heavy sour crudes
A significant improvement in refining margin can be achieved through a low to moderate cost revamp to enable processing of heavy sour crudes.
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Performance testing of naphtha reforming catalysts
High throughput screening of naphtha reforming catalysts under commercially relevant conditions.
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Overcoming clean fuels challenges
Improvements in FCC pretreat catalyst systems enable refiners to meet ultra-low sulphur gasoline regulations and increase diesel output.
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The impact of tower internals on column performance
Full scale testing and analysis of operation demonstrate the importance of tower internals on the performance of masss transfer packings.
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The outlook for transport fuels: part 1
As demand evolves, as specifications change, and as fuel opportunities arise, what are the implications for refiners up to mid-century?
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Integrating wastewater reuse with seawater desalination
The ability to turn wastewater and seawater into high quality process water is key to the expansion of downstream oil and gas in water short areas.