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Improving the distillation energy network

Soun Ho Lee, GTC Technology

Kwang Gil Min, GS Caltex Corporation

2013 / Revamps

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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Strategies for improved naphtha processing

Mike Armstrong and Martin Brandt, Jacobs Consultancy

2013 / Revamps

To take advantage of dilbit from Alberta and light oils from shale formations, refiners must develop a strategy for processing additional naphthas and light components
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Laser surveying a revamp

Gary Farrow, AVEVA

2013 / Revamps

Efficient project workflow in a revamp can be achieved using 3D design technology that integrates with laser scan and engineering data sources.
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Retrofitting a glycol contactor to prevent carryover

Anne Phanikumar and Yang Quan, Sulzer Chemtech Switzerland

2013 / Revamps

A revamp of glycol contactor column internals, following CFD studies, resolved problems with gas production caused by glycol carryover
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Reactor effluent air cooler safety through design

Eric Lin and Peter Risse, Chevron Lummus Global

2013 / Revamps

Quality-controlled replacement of carbon steel with Duplex 2205 for revamps can increase the service life and reliability of the REAC in the high-pressure loop
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Wet scrubbing modifications to reduce emissions

Edwin Weaver and Nicholas Confuorto, Belco Technologies Corporation

2013 / Revamps

Modifications to existing wet scrubbing systems for FCC units can readily be made to achieve additional reductions in particulates, SO2 or NOx
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Online cleaning of an integrated distillation unit

Mariusz Holowacz and Rafal Zaprawa, Grupa Lotos

Marcello Ferrara, ITW

2013 / Revamps

Online cleaning technology was validated during a scheduled turnaround at the second largest refinery in Poland
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