General Topics

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Saudi Aramco is the state-owned oil company of Saudi Arabia. It is one of the largest oil companies in the world and is responsible for the exploration, production, and export

Introduction to Petrochemical Industry

The petrochemical industry is a branch of the chemical industry that produces a wide range of chemical products from petroleum and natural gas. These chemical products are the building blocks

Types of Packings in Packed Distillation Column

A packed column is a type of distillation column that is filled with packing material. Packed columns are used for distillation, gas absorption, and liquid extraction. Packing in Packed columns

A storage tank is a container for holding various liquids, chemicals, petroleum, petrochemical products and compressed gases. Storage tanks operate under no internal pressure, vacuum, or slight pressure. Storage tanks

Distillation and its Types

Distillation is the process of separating two or more components from a liquid mixture by using selective boiling and condensation or their relative volatility inside the distillation tower. Distillation may

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

OPEC the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries is a group of oil-exporting nations and a permanent intergovernmental organization that coordinates and unifies the petroleum policies of its Member Countries. OPEC

Nelson Complexity Index for Petroleum Refineries

The Nelson Complexity Index measures the secondary conversion capacity of a petroleum refinery by comparing it with the primary distillation capacity. The complexity index provides an easy metric for quantifying

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

Reducing Steam Consumption in Process Industries

Steam Management 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