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Steam Reforming Process for Hydrogen Production
Steam reforming is a method for producing hydrogen gas by the reaction of hydrocarbon in the presence of steam and catalyst. Natural gas, refinery gas, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and...
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Hydrofluoric Acid Alkylation Process
The acid alkylation process that converts low molecular weight streams into alkylate, high octane, and gasoline blending components in the presence of strong Hydroflouric Acid is called a Hydrofluoric Acid...
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Properties of Kerosene
Kerosene, also called paraffin or paraffin oil, is a flammable pale-yellow or colorless petroleum product with a characteristic odor, intermediate in volatility between gasoline and diesel oil. It is produced...
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Alkylation Process In Petroleum Oil Refinery
Alkylation is a chemical process in a petroleum oil refinery in which a high-quality gasoline component (alkylate) is produced by the reaction of low-value light hydrocarbons of the LPG range...
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Types and Configurations of Petroleum Oil Refineries
An oil refinery or petroleum refinery is an industrial plant that transforms crude oil into useful petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, heating oil, kerosene, liquefied petroleum gas, jet...
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Working and Importance of Windsocks
A windsock is a narrow, conical, or tapered cloth tube, open at both ends and looks like a giant sock. Its larger end is a fixed ring pivoted to swing...
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Bitumen Production Processes in Petroleum Refinery
Bitumen or Asphalt is a black viscous mixture of hydrocarbons obtained naturally or as a residue from petroleum distillation of crude oil. Petroleum Bitumen or Asphalt is a sticky, semi-solid, viscous petroleum,...
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Reducing Steam Consumption in Process Industries
Operating and maintaining a reliable steam system is critical for chemical processing facilities and can have a significant impact on a plant’s budget. Key factors that affect the profit margins...
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Control of Foaming in Amine Systems
Amine systems are used to remove CO2/H2S acid gases from process gas streams in the refinery, petrochemical, and natural gas industries. Foaming is defined as the dispersion of gas bubbles...
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Amine Gas Treating Process
Amine gas treating also known as Gas sweetening, Amine scrubbing, or acid gas cleaning is the process that removes H2S/CO2 and mercaptan compounds from the acid gas streams by absorption...