Category: Refinery Processes
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Demerization Process
A dimerization process is a form of polymerization that converts two propylene molecules to generate one C6 olefin molecule that is termed dimate, which is then used as a gasoline...
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Flaring in Petroleum Refinery
The flaring process in oil refineries refers to the controlled and safe burning of the waste gases that are produced during various refining processes. By burning the hydrocarbon vapours the...
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Tail Gas Treatment in Sulfur Recovery Unit
The Sulfur Recovery Unit (SRU) in a Petroleum Refinery is designed to remove H2S from sour gases originating in the various refinery processes and convert them to industrial-grade molten sulfur. The process...
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Hydrogen Purification Processes in Petroleum Refinery
Owing to the implementation of strong environmental regulations, utilization of heavy crudes and upgrading the bottom of the barrel, the requirement for hydrotreatment in petroleum refineries is increasing day by...
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Hydrogen Production in Petroleum Refineries
Hydrogen is a key feedstock in many refining operations associated with the production of cleaner gasoline and diesel products, as well as high-quality premium lubricant base oils. Crude oil continues...
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Sour Water Treatment in Petroleum Refinery
Sour water treatment in a petroleum refinery is a vital process that ensures the safe handling and disposal of water produced during the refining process. The water, known as sour...
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Polymerization Process to Produce Gasoline in Oil Refinery
In the petroleum refinery, the polymerization process converts light olefin gases such as ethylene, propylene, and butylene into hydrocarbons with a greater molecular weight and a more significant octane number...
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Hydrogen Recovery by Pressure Swing Adsorption
Pressure swing adsorption (PSA) is a process for purifying hydrogen in a petroleum refinery by removing other hydrocarbon gases. The PSA unit uses molecular sieves to adsorb hydrocarbons and impurities...
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Solvent Deasphalting Process in Petroleum Refinery
Solvent Deasphalting is an extraction process used in petroleum refining to remove the asphaltenes from the refinery residues to prepare a suitable feedstock for catalytic conversion unit and lube base...