The HAZOP methodology is an extremely powerful tool for the identification, semi-quantification, and mitigation of risks in chemical processing plants and production facilities, both continuous and batch or semi-batch processes.
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Gas and fire detection in a tankage area
A new detection system in a refinery’s tankage area has transformed the level of safety in the event of gas leakage and fire.
Increasing distillate production at zero capital cost
Significantly increasing distillate production can at the earlist stages require no more than process tweaks before significant capital revamps are required.
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Determining safety distance in process design
Safety distance determination is a key design issue that may have a dramatic impact on a refinery construction project.
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Application of energy-saving technology and energy efficiency monitoring of the energy power equipment
Applying energy-saving and efficiency improvement technologies and reduce energy consumption, lengthen operation cycle and improve safety and reliability of refinery equipment. Outline ◆ Application of energy saving technology of key energy power equipment * Rotating ...
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‘Burner to tube sheet’ an evaluation of reaction furnaces
To illustrate and address some recurring issues with high temperatures and thermal stresses that exist in SRU equipment and how they impact the tubesheet refractory installation. It is appear that there exists a significant lack ...
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China’s oil refining industry: Looking forward to 2030
Looking forward to the year of 2030, China’s economic growth continues to slow down, the consumptions of diesel, gasoline and crude oil will successively reach the peaks of 175 million tons, 170 million tons and ...
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Improving the distillate energy network
Energy-efficient design applied to the refit of a distillation unit was achieved through optimisation between the distillation column and heat network system.
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Refinery power failures: causes, costs and solutions: part 2
Technologies are discussed to help refiners formulate strategies in managing risks and crisis due to emergency shutdown, thereby minimising financial loss.
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Refinery power failures: causes, costs and solutions
Power outages typically lead to damaging costs for refiners. Strategies are needed to minimise them.