Petrochemicals

In this session we will review several case studies that will allow you to better understand the importance of process engineering and process safety basics. These examples will show specific pitfalls to avoid but also will open your thinking to properly consider the implications of other...

Sloshing is long problematic issue on achieving safety and reliability of LNG carriers and FLNG if the liquid level is below at a certain point in the containment system. Sloshing motion can be significantly reduced by covering the free-surface using a patented floater type blanket which is formed...

The CFD model FLACS was recently validated [1] against the 33 experimental data sets included in the Model Evaluation Database [2], which was compiled by the UK Health and Safety Laboratory as part of the Model Evaluation Protocol for LNG Vapor Dispersion. FLACS performed very well in the...

The products of petroleum refining must meet tight specifications, including limits on sulfur, nitrogen, olefins, aromatics, and other contaminants. Hydrotreating removes these contaminants from distilled crude oil fractions and intermediate process streams. Hydrocracking converts heavy oil...

Hydroprocessing or hydrotreating is the key technology to clean, to refine, and to convert crude oils into valuable products, such as gasoline and diesel. It covers a wide range of feed stocks and numerous configurations. The tutorial will discuss process configuration, material selection, and heat...

The propane compressor represents a significant capital investment and operating expense of a LNG plant, and is an essential component in providing revenue streams of the plant. Therefore, operation and protection of the propane compressor are critical issues in the plant design and operation. The...

One of the most critical issues in engineering and design of FLNG is to reduce top side weight along with its load distribution to the sub-structure. Concentrated top side loads will result in an increase in hull structure costs. The developed 2-row containment system allows flexibility of top side...

WASTE HEAT RECOVERY CONSIDERATIONS IN LNG PLANTS ABSTRACT DOUGLAS WILES, RYAN HOLLENBACH & STANLEY KWAN Thermal integration in an LNG plant improves its overall thermal efficiency. Thermally integrated plants tend to have lower operating costs and reduced environmental emissions including, CO,...

The chemistry of refinery fouling is well enough understood to mitigate nearly all fouling. The key information required are the location of the foulant, elemental analysis of the foulant, and identification of precursors in the oil flowing through the fouled unit. Most organic fouling is caused by...