About this webinar

With increased yields from residue upgrading technologies such as SDA, the carbon-rich stream becomes more concentrated with high boiling point molecules, asphaltenes and metals. Refiners must find an outlet for this waste stream in order to balance refinery operations.

Solidification technologies such as pastillation and flaking will play a critical role in residue upgrading schemes and provide a way to manage the asphaltene/pitch stream.

IPCO's webinar provides an overall understanding of the requirements for the solidification of asphaltene/pitch.

Other key takeaways include:

  • An in-depth explanation of both the pastillation and flaking solidification processes.
  • Upstream capital equipment, utility and plot plan requirements.
  • Environmental considerations for exhaust vapours.
  • The physical and flow properties of a solidified pitch.
  • Material handling and storage requirements.