Hydroprocessing for Clean Energy : Design, Operation, and Optimization

Provides a holistic approach that looks at changing process conditions, possible process design changes, and process technology upgrades

• Includes process integration techniques for improving process designs and for applying optimization techniques for improving operations focusing on hydroprocessing units.
• Discusses in details all important aspects of hydroprocessing – including catalytic materials, reaction mechanism, as well as process design, operation and control, troubleshooting and optimization
• Methods and tools are introduced that have a successful application track record at UOP and many industrial plants in recent years
• Includes relevant calculations/software/technologies hosted online for purchasers of the book

Preface

Part I : Fundamentals
Chapter 1 : Overview of This Book
Chapter 2 : Refinery Feeds, Products, and Processes
Chapter 3 : Diesel Hydrotreating Process
Chapter 4 : Description of Hydrocracking Process

Part II : Hydroprocessing Design
Chapter 5 : Process Design Considerations
Chapter 6 : Distillate Hydrotreating Unit Design
Chapter 7 : Hydrocracking Unit Design

Part III : Energy and Process Integration
Chapter 8 : Heat Integration for Better Energy Efficiency
Chapter 9 : Process Integration for Low-Cost Design
Chapter 10 : Distillation Column Operating Window

Part IV : Process Equipment Assessment
Chapter 11 : Fired Heater Assessment
Chapter 12 : Pump Assessment
Chapter 13 : Compressor Assessment
Chapter 14 : Heat Exchanger Assessment
Chapter 15 : Distillation Column Assessment

Part V : Process System Evaluation
Chapter 16 : Energy Benchmarking
Chapter 17 : Key Indicators and Targets
Chapter 18 : Distillation System Optimization

Part VI : Operational Guidelines and Troubleshooting
Chapter 19 : Common Operating Issues
Chapter 20 : Troubleshooting Case Analysis

Index