RL Blogs
Refinery 101
Norm Lieberman Quick Crude Distillation Pro Tip |
Jul 24, 2017 |
By Norm Lieberman |
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Key process monitoring tip for atmospheric crude distillation. |
The Basics of Refinery Slop – Part 1 |
Feb 20, 2017 |
By Steve Pagani |
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Understanding slop creation and management can improve refinery profitability. |
Do Not Snooze that Console Alarm |
Nov 28, 2016 |
By Ralph Laurel |
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How to not let nuisance alarms desensitize your alarm awareness. |
Naphtha Hydroprocessing 101 |
Sep 26, 2016 |
By Junaid Shah |
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Introductory basics of refinery naphtha hydroprocessing. |
Are Refinery Limits In Your Way? |
Aug 29, 2016 |
By Ralph Laurel |
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Know your unit operating constraints, then push them... |
Pump 101 – The Basics |
Aug 08, 2016 |
By Steve Pagani |
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An introduction to the various types of pumps found in an oil refinery. |
Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Basics |
Mar 21, 2016 |
By Mahans Thermal Products |
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Choosing the right design for heat exchanger applications. |
Meet Mr. Distillation |
Dec 13, 2015 |
By Ralph Laurel |
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Most refiners over-emphasize utilization and forget about yields. Many of those who are aware of yields tend to focus on conversion, but not distillation. In the end, separation quality is an important area of oil refining that many neglect. |
Sulfur Recovery 101 via Claus Equilibrium |
Nov 15, 2015 |
By Reactor Resources |
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Overview of how refineries complete the sulfur recovery process. |
10 Effective Pump Troubleshooting Tips |
Nov 02, 2015 |
By Jeff Vollmer at Engineering & Inspection Services |
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Practical tips on troubleshooting refinery pump issues. |
Top 10 for New Refinery Process Engineers |
Dec 01, 2014 |
By Patrick the Process Engineer |
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Process Engineering advice for new refinery process engineers. |
Advice to New Refinery Process Engineers |
Jul 14, 2013 |
By Patrick the Process Engineer |
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Congratulations to the new refinery process engineers! Refinerlink has come advice to help you get started. |