petroleum equipment design 1 min read
Condensers
Condensers make use of a condensing medium, such as air or water, that absorbs heat from a vapor. As the…
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Fired Heater
Direct-fired combustion equipment is that in which the flame and/or products of combustion are used to achieve the desired result…
Basics 4 min read
Utility systems
Process control systems A process control system is used to monitor data and control equipment on the plant. Very small…
Basics 3 min read
Synthesis gas (syngas)
Synthesis gas (syngas) is a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen. It can be created from coal or methane reacting…
Basics 2 min read
Butadiene, butylenes, and pygas, derivatives
Pygas, or pyrolysis gasoline, is a naphtha-range product with a high aromatic content, used either for gasoline blending or as…
Basics 2 min read
Propylene, derivatives
Polypropylenes (PP) are various thermoplastic plastics or fibres that are polymers of propylene. Polypropylene can be made into fibers, where…
Basics 1 min read
Benzene and styrenic chain, derivatives
Polystyrene is solid plastic made from polymerized styrene. It is the second most common plastic and used in a wide…
Basics 2 min read
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…
