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Toluene, benzene, polyurethane and phenolic chain
Tolune diisocyanate (TDI) is an isocyanate used in the production of polyurethanes for flexible foam applications, ranging from furniture, bedding, and…
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Petrochemical
Petrochemicals are chemicals made from petroleum or natural gas. Primary petrochemicals are divided into three groups, depending on their chemical…
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Blending and distribution
After the refining processes, the various fractions are stored in intermediate tanks, then blended into marketable products for loading onto…
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Upgrading and advanced processes
The Refinery make up differs from an upstream plant, in that the overall site is divided up in to process…
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Pipeline management, control and safety
Pipeline management is used to maintain operation and integrity of the pipeline system. It is usually handled by a SCADA…
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Liquid pipelines, pump and valve stations
Liquid crude or product pipelines are handled much the same way, with pump stations and block valve stations along the…
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Pipelines Installations
Pipeline installations consist of driving compressors and pumps, valve stations, pig receive/launch facilities, where the pig is used for cleaning…
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Gas processing
Raw natural gas must be processed to meet the trading specifications of pipeline and gas distribution companies. As part of…
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Gas plants
Gas composition When gas is exported, many gas trains include additional equipment for further gas processing to remove unwanted components…
