Use of ultra-high-capacity trays in the most constrained section of a CDU enabled over a 50% increase in throughput at less cost than other debottlenecking options.
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Revamp of Slovnaft’s hydrocracking unit
A revamp to maximise middle distillate production and increase unit reliability and safety.
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2013/09/30
Tahe Petrochemical Company 3.5million t/y unit shut-down for major tune-up
On September 22th, Tahe 3.5million t/y was shut down for major tune-up, reaching the goal of the Tahe petrochemical plant to undergo maintenance once every three years. Read More ›
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High-performance trays alone do not guarantee performance improvements
A high-performance tray does not determine the effectiveness of the whole column. Other distillation equipment plays a vital role in a successful column revamp.
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FCC air/steam rings
Ring distributors are a simple yet effective means of improving air/steam distribution within the FCC unit.
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Bitumen processing: crude unit revamps
The ability to process bitumen offers a competitive advantage, but revamps of crude and vacuum units to process bitumen require significant changes to equipment.
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Revamping hydrogen and sulphur plants to meet future challenges
Revamp opportunities for hydrogen and sulphur plant operation in the era of clean fuels production offer significant benefits for refiners.
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Hydroprocessing upgrades to meet changing fuels requirements
Adapting installed hydroprocessing units through a variety of schemes enables refiners to shift their fuels slates to meet changing demand and specifications.
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Cost-effective and reliable revamps
Test run hydraulic measurements and analysis, in conjunction with fundamental principles and equipment know-how, can help refiners to identify profitable, low-cost revamp opportunities.
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Staged FCCU main fractionator revamp
A refinery column is debottlenecked in steps to address operational concerns and strategic goals. Understanding the site speciific operational nuances and developing a representative revamp plan to accommodate the maintenance plan improves the project’s success.