White papers
Download technical white papers from the downstream industry.
Take Your Vacuum By the Horns – The Successful Revamping Story of a New VDU
This white paper follows Koch-Glitsch's partnership with SATORP to enhance their vacuum distillation units' performance, upgrading from conventional to high-tech design using advanced tools and criteria.
Published on the 03 May 2023
5 Common Causes of Refractory Failure and How to Fix Them
Discover the most common causes of refractory failure, how to inspect fired heaters for damage, and the methods of repairing refractories online without the need to disrupt normal operation.
Published on the 01 May 2023
World Scale Crude to Olefins
The crude-to-chemicals project is designed for world-scale petrochemicals production to deliver a flexible, bankable, and sustainable free-market investment. Honeywell UOP has developed a configuration that enables 100% net olefins derived products. The Molecular Management Solution, also called the Integrated Olefin Suite (IOS), leverages commercially demonstrated and proven UOP technologies.
Published on the 03 December 2022
Do You Know How to Get Your EHS Training on Track?
Get your EHS training on track by following these 10 essential guidelines that outline the most important elements of digital learning.
Published on the 01 December 2022
Fertilizer Can Also Help Your Refinery Grow Revenue
Honeywell UOP's nViro™ Hydro process reduces your water and CO2 footprint by upgrading low value H2S and NH3 waste into a valuable fertilizer.
Published on the 01 December 2022
Intervening when feed gas is too lean: Heavies removal challenges for LNG projects
Pipeline-quality feed gas for US LNG projects poses a unique challenge: heavy hydrocarbon removal. Unfortunately, for lean feed gas, traditional hydrocarbon removal methods may not meet all required liquefaction specifications. If not removed effectively, these heavy hydrocarbons will freeze out during the liquefaction process.
Published on the 07 November 2022
How latest-generation catalysts can help you take your HVO unit to the next level
Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) operators face increasing challenges in unit optimisation and aim to keep pace with the changing renewable feed market. Read the key takeaways from Shell Catalysts & Technologies' recent webinar.
Published on the 01 November 2022
Heater Tube Cleaning and Verification: The Effect of Fouling on Heater Services That Are Prone to Coking From a Process Engineer’s Perspective
This white paper explores the effects that internal fouling has on the operation of fired heater tubes and outlines an advanced cleaning method that can be utilised to detect, size and remove fouling during a mechanical cleaning to ensure optimal heater performance, margin capture and reduced NOx emissions.
Published on the 01 November 2022