Catalytic reforming is the heartbeat of gasoline octane and aromatics production in modern refineries. Operators tune dozens of interacting variables across reactors, heaters, separators,...
Inline analyzers have become the central nervous system of modern refineries, translating chemistry into live decisions that protect margins and specifications. This article explores...
Digital twin technology gives refiners a living mirror of physical assets, processes, and supply chains. By synchronizing real time data with accurate models, teams...
Advanced process control in refineries turns plant data into stable profits by coordinating interacting loops, feed disturbances, and quality constraints in real time. Top...
Fired heaters are major energy consumers and key emission sources across crude, vacuum, and conversion units. Improving efficiency protects coil life, stabilizes product quality,...
Heat integration and pinch analysis provide a practical roadmap for cutting refinery fuel and steam use while improving reliability. The method treats hot and...
Vacuum distillation sits at the heart of residue upgrading, where small deviations cause large swings in yield, coking, and reliability. Engineers and operators need...
Atmospheric columns work hard every day, separating complex crude mixes into clean, saleable fractions. When performance slips, yields drift, energy rises, and constraints ripple...
Electrostatic desalters are quiet workhorses that protect downstream units by removing water, salts, and fine solids before the crude enters the furnace. Done well,...
A reliable crude blend is the foundation of predictable unit operation and healthy refinery margins. When feed variability shocks atmospheric and vacuum distillation, furnaces...