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Downstream refinery operations

Downstream Applications

Refineries and Petrochemical Plants

Refining Process

In refineries, crude oil undergoes thermal separation at approximately 400 degrees C, producing everything from gasoline to bitumen. Oil quality significantly affects refining efficiency.

400°Cthermal separation

Crude oil undergoes thermal separation at approximately 400 degrees C, producing gasoline, diesel, kerosene, heating oil, and bitumen.

Refinery processing operations
Oil Quality Matters
Crude quality significantly affects refining efficiency and output
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Heat Train Systems

Cross flow heat exchangers and furnaces heat crude oil efficiently through multi-stage preheating. Our technology reduces fouling rates, extending run times and improving efficiency.

Extended Runs
Longer periods between cleaning cycles
Better Efficiency
Improved heat transfer at design values
Heat train and heat exchangers
02

Cooling Water Treatment

Managing scaling, corrosion, and biofouling in refinery cooling systems. Our approach reduces chemical treatment costs while maintaining system performance.

01

Scaling Control

Preventing mineral deposits in cooling towers and heat exchangers

02

Corrosion Protection

Reducing corrosion rates in cooling water circuits and piping

03

Biofouling Reduction

Managing biological growth without excessive biocide usage

Cooling water treatment systems

Our Results

01

Reduced Fouling

Lower fouling rates in heat exchangers and cooling systems, extending maintenance intervals significantly.

02

Lower Chemical Costs

Decreased reliance on chemical treatment programs for scaling, corrosion, and biofouling management.

03

Improved Throughput

Better heat transfer efficiency means higher refinery throughput and lower energy consumption per barrel.

Oil and gas facility

Real-world results from installations worldwide

In refineries, crude oil undergoes thermal separation at approximately 400 degrees C, producing everything from gasoline to bitumen.