Health, Safety, and Environment

Redundant Sensors in Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF)

Understanding Redundant Sensors in SIF In a single Safety Instrumented Function (SIF), multiple sensors may…

March 13, 2025

Pressure Relief Devices as an Independent Protection Layer

Pressure relief devices (PRDs) play a crucial role in maintaining process safety by preventing overpressure…

March 12, 2025

Crude Oil Types and Properties

Synthetic Crude Oil

Synthetic crude oil, also known as Syncrude, is a type of crude oil that is…

April 12, 2023

Specifications of Russian Crude Oil URALS

URALS crude oil is a type of crude oil that is produced in Russia. It…

March 21, 2023 1 Comment

Refinery Processes

Hydrocracking Process

Catalytic cracking of heavy hydrocarbons in the presence of hydrogen is known as hydrocracking. The…

February 13, 2025

Amine Treatment Process: A Comprehensive Guide

The amine treating process is a crucial component of refining operations, specifically designed to remove…

February 13, 2025

Hydro Processing

Developing F-N Curve Using LOPA

An F-N curve is a graphical representation that plots the cumulative frequency (F) versus the…

March 4, 2025

Slurry Phase Hydrocracking Process

A slurry phase reactor (SPR) is used in petroleum refineries for the hydroprocessing of feeds…

September 25, 2023

Oil Refining General Topics

On Stream Factor for Process Plants

Meaning of “On-Stream Factor” for Process Plants The on-stream factor or on-stream time is a key…

January 15, 2025

Key Terms Related to Petroleum Refinery Economics

A Comprehensive Guide to Petroleum Refinery Economics for Professionals The success of a refinery depends…

January 12, 2025