BLOGS
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Challenge of Polynuclear Aromatics in Hydrocracking Units
Polynuclear aromatics (PNAs), also known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) or polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), are a group of organic compounds that consist of fused aromatic rings. They are formed by...
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Feed Filtration System in Hydroprocessing Units
The feed filtration system is applied in Hydroprocessing units to remove solid particles and contaminants from the feedstock before it enters the hydroprocessing reactors. It is important to remove particulates...
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Impacts of High Conversion and High Severity on Hydrocracking Unit
Conversion in Hydrocracking units means how much highly valuable lighter products are produced from the residue feeds. Conversion defines the performance and severity of the hydrocracking operation, which has an...
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Hydrogen Management in Petroleum Refinery
Hydrogen is one of the most important elements in petroleum refineries, and is in various refining processes to upgrade the petroleum products quality. Demand for hydrogen in petroleum refineries has...
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What is SCADA and How Does it Work
SCADA stands for “Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition.” It is a type of industrial control system that is used to monitor and control industrial processes, such as power generation, oil...
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Feedforward, Feedback and Cascade Controls
Feedback Control System A feedback control system is a control system that uses measurements of the output of a system to adjust the input in order to achieve a desired...
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Types of Fossil Fuels
When dead plants and animals are compressed and buried for millions of years, they create fossil fuels, a sort of energy source. As a result of the intense heat and...
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Steam Turbine Working and Types
A steam turbine is a machine that move a rotating shaft by converting the thermal energy from pressurized steam into kinetic energy, which is subsequently changed into mechanical energy. The...
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Flame Arrestors Working and Types
Flame arrestors are safety devices designed to prevent the propagation of flames or explosions in a pipeline or vessel that contains flammable gases, liquids, or vapours. They are commonly used...