Process Technology | August 9, 2023 Preventing Nickel Carbonyl Formation during Hydrop... The potential formation of nickel carbonyl is a hazard for all hydroprocessing units – both hydrocrackers and hydrotreaters. Fortunately, there… Read More
Process Technology | July 10, 2023 Shutting Down and Idling a Hydroprocessing Unit Sa... A topic that frequently comes up in consultation is how to posture a hydrotreater or hydrocracker when a short, temporary… Read More
Process Technology | July 3, 2023 Proactively Preventing Reactor Runaway Events... A quantitative method for selecting emergency actions could prevent hydrocracker reactor temperature excursion and runaway while avoiding flaring. Recently published… Read More
Process Technology | June 19, 2023 Evaluating Purchased Feedstocks for Hydrocrackers ... I had multiple requests to discuss how to evaluate purchased feedstocks for hydroprocessing units. As always, I’ll present some ideas… Read More
Process Technology | May 23, 2023 Mixing With Reaction: Practical Considerations... “My reaction is done in a few seconds; therefore, I can’t have a mixing problem.” Mixing experts hear this frequently,… Read More
Process Technology | May 17, 2023 Hydroprocessing Relief Issues: Chapter 3 – Vapor... This is the third of 3 articles discussing relief issues for Hydroprocessing Units. Last month we discussed Separator Blow-through. As… Read More
Process Technology | April 17, 2023 Hydroprocessing Relief Issues – Chapter 2 – Se... This is the 2nd of 3 articles discussing relief issues for Hydroprocessing units. Last month, we discussed backflow prevention (CLICK… Read More
Process Technology | March 27, 2023 Hydroprocessing Relief Issues – Chapter 1: Backf... Over the next few months I will cover relief issues for Hydrotreaters and Hydrocrackers. This topic will be the subject… Read More
Process Technology | February 16, 2023 Under Pressure II... CLICK HERE to view Part 1 of this series. Tenets of Catalyst Selection I have had several suggestions to write… Read More
Process Technology | January 16, 2023 Under Pressure... Reactor Runaways – Automatic Depressuring or Manual Depressuring? Recently, I have had several discussions and inquiries regarding reactor runaway events… Read More
Becht News | December 22, 2022 Becht 2022 Year In Review... This past year was notable for geopolitical events and higher margins. It was great for us to once again be… Read More
Process Technology | December 6, 2022 How Clean Is Your Cleaned Heat Exchanger?... Heat exchangers foul so we clean them, put them back in service, and move on. But have you ever wondered… Read More
Process Technology | November 22, 2022 Under Pressure – What Makes Hydroprocessing ... Most of the people that have worked around refineries for some time, feel that they have mastered the basics of… Read More
Process Technology | November 15, 2022 Comparison Of Heat Exchanger Cleaning Methods... When a heat exchanger is cleaned the expectation should be that it will now deliver the maximum possible heat duty. … Read More
Process Technology | November 7, 2022 Banning Hydrofluoric Acid Won’t Eliminate Risk, ... Safety is the top priority for American fuel refineries; in fact, it’s the entire point of my job. I travel… Read More
