Ultrasonic guided waves can propagate over long distances in process pipe and have demonstrated excellent sensitivity to viscous coatings on the inner surface of piping commonly used in the processing of dairy products. This technology shows…
Fouling in heat exchangers is the unwanted buildup of material on the heat exchange surface which reduces thermal efficiency. The crude preheat train usually consists of a set of heat exchangers which tend to become fouled. Crude oil fouling can be…
Fouling phenomena, generally related to heavy crude oils and bituminous petroleum fractions, nevertheless affects significantly the preheat train (PHT) of the light Algerian crude oil. In this study, a two dimensional model was developed using the…
Processing of light tight oils (LTOs) and their blends is challenged with their high fouling propensity. In this study, their fouling potential was attributed to fractions from centrifuge-accelerated settling. A small solid fraction comprising lower…
In crude oil refineries, fouling in heat exchangers and heat exchanger networks represents one the most complex and challenging issues. Its occurrence produces major impacts in thermal, hydraulic and economic performance on every heat transfer…
Processing of light tight oils (LTOs) and their blends is challenged with their high fouling propensity. In this study, their fouling potential was attributed to fractions from centrifuge-accelerated settling. A small solid fraction comprising lower…
Separation of oil in water emulsion remains as a critical issue due to the high volume of oily wastewater discharged by industrial processes. Membrane technology has a great industrial interest for this oil–water separation owing to its simple…
Fouling affects heat exchangers’ performance leading to additional utility requirements and economic penalties. Performance monitoring is required to ensure that exchangers operate within allowable limits. Conventional techniques use overall heat…
Membrane distillation (MD) has proved worthwhile in treatment of hypersaline feeds demonstrating near complete rejection of dissolved solutes without any effect on the process conditions. This makes it potential treatment option for hypersaline…