Refining Pit Stop

Keep Your STRATCO® Contactor™ Reactors Running Smoothly.

Join us for an engaging discussion on our Gen.2, Gen.3 and Gen.4 seal designs for both dual- and single-shaft hydraulic head configurations. We’ll also cover operational best practices for a Plan 32 Flush and a Plan 53A Support System.

How to get the most out of your existing alkylation equipment. 

A clean engine leads to better performance, both on the race track and at your plant. Join us as Randy Peterson discusses how to keep your existing equipment clean and running smoothly. Topics will include caustic/water wash, acid/alkaline wash, alumina treating and coalescing-only.

Don’t let dirty air slow you down!

Third Stage Separators have traditionally been used for turbo expander production, but they are also used for meeting stringent FCCU particulate stack emissions requirements. We will explore why Third Stage Separators are used and take a closer look at the Shell Third Stage Separator technology offered by Belco Technologies Corporation.

Refiners around the world have seen a tough year as the pandemic virtually halted gasoline demand in 2020. What's in store for refiners as we move into the post-COVID era? Which finished products will be in the highest demand and in what regions of the world? Learn the answers to these questions and more as we chat with the global consultancy experts at Stratas Advisors. Fill up your tanks and get ready to go boldly into the future!

Guarantee a win with DynaWave® wet gas scrubbing. No matter what kind of waste you are incinerating, when you need to treat hot dirty offgases containing acids and particulate matter, a DynaWave® wet gas scrubber just before the stack can guarantee emissions compliance. Join our experts to discover the features and benefits of this proven wet scrubbing technology.

Join us as we share real-life experiences from alkylation units processing high concentrations of propylene. We've seen operating differences around the globe and can help guide your journey as you navigate the hills and valleys associated with propylene alkylation.

Propylene Alkylation - Part 1

Sometimes the market calls for alkylation of different feedstocks than the norm. Propylene is one of those "other" olefins that can offer unique benefits to refiners, as well as unique challenges. Learn all about the alkylation of high concentrations of propylene, to include chemistry, reaction zone design solutions and product quality impacts. Just because you're driving a different race car doesn't mean you can't win the race!

Managing NOx from the FCCU with BELCO® scrubbing solutions.

FCCU NOx flue gas emissions can disqualify you from the race! NOx emissions can be managed in multiple ways. In this podcast, we’ll explore NOx emissions management options and the various advantages & disadvantages of each. Then, we’ll take a deep dive into controlling NOx emissions with BELCO® scrubbing, where NOx, SOx and particulate emissions are simultaneously controlled in a single upflow tower. Proven to be the best way to stay on course!

Tighten control on acid consumption in your STRATCO® alkylation unit using advanced process control. 

Acid consumption is the most critical KPI in sulfuric acid alkylation unit economics. What if you had licensor expertise providing acid rate predictions directly to your DCS screen? Learn about common pitfalls in APC implementation and how STRATCO® has developed an APC solution that combines licensor know-how with site data. Get ready to lap the competition!

Move into the fast lane with IsoTherming® hydroprocessing technology!

Conventional trickle-bed hydroprocessing is well-known in the refining industry, but is there a more efficient and cost-effective way to do this? Yes, there is! In this podcast, learn all about the revolutionary liquid-full reactor employed in the IsoTherming® hydroprocessing technology and how you can transform your existing processes simply, efficiently and with lower CAPEX and OPEX than traditional processes. Time to move into the fast lane!