Intelligent Googling

“I was so naive as a kid I used to sneak behind the barn and do nothing.” -- Johnny Carson (American TV Host, 1925-2005)

The September 2012 edition of Hydrocarbon Engineering (HE) magazine has a couple of articles on heavy crude that look interesting.  Unfortunately, if you do not subscribe to the magazine, you will not be able to read the articles.  They appear nowhere else online.

However, by intelligent Googling you can sneak a peek at the likely content of the articles.

One of the HE articles of interest is …

ASSAULT ON SALT (In: Hydrocarbon Engineering, September 2012)
Simon Cornelius, Dan Jackson and Doug Longtin, Baker Hughes Incorporated, USA, examine the challenges associated with desalting heavy crudes.

TODAY’S SEARCH TIP:
Google© baker hughes heavy crude

On the first page of results you will have access to the full text of two relevant articles.

Fine-tune processing heavy crudes in your facility (In: Hydrocarbon Processing Magazine, 2010)
Source: http://c14503045.r45.cf2.rackcdn.com/v1/dc9416ab905ff4f70a3a8b7117eaa5e5/hp-sep-2010-field-asit-services.pdf

An Integrated Solution Enabling Allocation of Heavy Oil in the Peregrino Field (Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, Texas, 2–5 May 2011)
Source: http://public.bakerhughes.com/otc2011/presskit/Papers/An%20Integrated%20Solution%20Enabling%20Allocation%20of%20Heavy%20Oil%20in%20the%20Peregrino%20Field.pdf

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APPLY THE SAME TECHNIQUE TO THE OTHER HE ARTICLE OF NOTE.

STRIKE A BALANCE (In: Hydrocarbon Engineering, September 2012)
Brad Mason and Sam Lordo, Nalco, USA, examine the best practices for desalting, which can be used as the first line of defence for refineries processing heavy crudes.

Google© nalco heavy crude

Again, on the first page of results you will find a link to the full text of a related article.

Achieving sustainable, optimal SAGD operations (In: Journal of Petroleum Technology, 2010)
Source: http://www.nalco.com/documents/Published-Articles/R-1007_-_Achieving_Sustainable_Optimal_SAGD_Operations.pdf

Work smarder, not harder.  Google© intelligently.
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Follow MAN Diesel & Turbo

“Right or wrong, the customer is always right.” -- Marshall Field (American department-store owner 1834-1906)

TIP: Follow MAN & Turbo's DieselFacts

DieselFacts is MAN Diesel & Turbo's technical customer magazine. DieselFacts online contains current and previous editions with extra material, including video clips.
http://mandieselturbo.com/0000665/Press/Publications/DieselFacts.html

[ SAMPLE ARTICLE EXCERPT ]
DieselFacts 2/2012
Tier III Selective Catalytic Reduction
Development of large two-stroke diesel engines
[ EXCERPT ]
With a view to meeting the NOx Tier III regulations due to take effect in 2016, Hitachi Zosen is developing an SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) system for low-speed diesel engines in cooperation with MAN Diesel & Turbo. To this end, a prototype was recently fitted to an MAN B&W 6S46MC-C engine aboard a general cargo newbuilding for Nissho Shipping.
NOx regulation
The regulation of air pollution stemming directly from diesel engines is among the IMO regulations covering hazardous waste from ships. The first NOx regulation was introduced in 2000 (Tier I), with Tier II coming into force in 2011 and Tier III in 2016. As such, Tier III represents an 80% reduction in NOx compared with Tier I. While it was possible to meet Tier II limits through engine adjustments alone, meeting Tier III makes it necessary to introduce external techniques. It is mandatory to observe the new NOx regulations, and any negative effect on fuel consumption and running costs is a major concern for ship operators.
De-NOx technology for Tier III
Realistically, SCR and EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) are the two main techniques that can help engines meet Tier III NOx regulations, based on the service experience from power plants and cars, respectively.
Hitachi Zosen and MAN Diesel & Turbo agreed to develop an SCR system for two-stroke engines located before the turbocharger. Hitachi Zosen chose SCR as its NOx-reduction method because: it is possible to make a compact system using high-temperature and high-pressure gas, and de-NOx efficiency is improved
it is possible to maintain the engine’s running performance whether the SCR system is running or not and with no harm to the engine Hitachi Zosen is a total solution provider of marine SCR systems.
SCR system for marine diesel engines
There are two solutions for a marine SCR system. One is a lowpressure system, installed downstream of the turbocharger. The other is a high-pressure system, installed upstream of the turbocharger and which Hitachi Zosen has concentrated on.
High-pressure SCR system
A diesel engine emits nitrogen oxides and dioxides. When a urea solution is injected into the duct upstream of the reactor, it is then converted into ammonia. Subsequently, NOx reacts with the ammonia in the catalyst in the HPSCR reactor and is converted into nitrogen and water with the clean gas then flowing into the turbocharger. Hitachi Zosen provides the optimised control system of urea solution injection.
Two SCR on/off valves and an SCR bypass valve control the smooth flow of flue gas into the SCR system, using a sequence that is programmed by MAN Diesel & Turbo.
NOx removal catalyst
The Hitachi Zosen catalyst has a characteristic triangular configuration and its wall also has a lot of fibre matrix reinforcement. It is therefore very tough and resistant to engine vibration despite being quite thin.
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Drill Down, Baby, Drill Down …

“The key to being a good manager is keeping the people who hate me away from those who are still undecided.” -- Casey Stengel (American Baseball Player and Manager, 1891-1975)

Managers love to talk about “drilling down” into the data.  Here’s an example of applying that concept to Google® Scholar.

Pretend that we want to know what technologies Exxonmobil has been pursuing.  Entering the simple search string Exxonmobil yields around 44,000 hits.

But we are primarily interested in recent Exxonmobil activity.  We drill down by clicking the Advanced Scholar Search button.

A search form pops up which allows us to restrict the search to items no older than 2011.

The result is a list with around 6,000 results.  But we want to focus on Exxonmobil’s recent desulfurization activities.  So we drill down further.

Back at the Advanced Scholar Search form, we add the following key words …

Sulfur desulfurization biodesulfurization electrodesulfurization

Now we’re down to about 1,000 on the hit list.  We are cooking, as my grandmother used to say, with gas.

Drill down, baby!

Training Alert: Hydrocracking in London

“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.” -- Samuel Johnson (English Poet, Critic and Writer. 1709-1784)

This just in … Well, actually, I just noticed it in my inbox … The Global Technology Forum’s Autumn Series – Hydrocracking in Central London 18 – 20 September 2012.

You may not be able to attend this event on such short notice.  But here’s a tip …

CONFERENCE TIP: bookmark the GTF Web (www.gtforum.com) and visit it periodically to see which of their events you  might want to attend.

ANOTHER CONFERENCE TIP: add your name to their email list … they will notify you of upcoming events and you won’t have to remember to visit their Web

Here are some details on the HYDROCRACKING event …
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GTF has developed a three-day course that will leave delegates with a solid understanding of the key elements associated with the design, operation and troubleshooting of Hydrocracking units. This will include the impact of feed quality, catalyst, operating condition and process configuration on product qualities. In addition the course provides some very practical insights into troubleshooting, optimisation and safe operation. 

Below are the key reasons why you should attend this valuable event:

1)    Hear from world leading experts from Chevron
2)    Learn about best practices in all aspects of hydrocracking
3)    Come and attend a comprehensive learning experience at a 4* location in London
4)    Receive comprehensive course materials to take away with you
5)    Be presented with a GTF Autumn Series course certificate

Click here to view the full course programme: http://email.gtforum.com/c/1oZq4b3mj8PGJvR2mRnkL2PL1F

If we receive your registration by Friday 17 August 2012 then you can SAVE £300 off the course price!

To register please:
Visit: www.gtforum.com/autumnseries  
Email: antoinette.bakke@incisivemedia.com
Call: +44 (0) 207 968 4553
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Another Reason to Use Delicious

“After all these years I see that I was mistaken about Eve in the beginning; it is better to live outside the Garden with her than inside it without her.” -- Mark Twain (American Humorist, Writer and Lecturer. 1835-1910)

I recently changed computers and was sure that I had thought of everything I had to save from my old computer to transfer to the new one.

I was mistaken.  I forgot to save my bookmarks.

Fortunately, I had added the bookmarks to my Delicious (www.delicious.com) social bookmarking account.  All I had to do was to export the bookmarks from Delicious, then import them to my new computer via my browser.

TIP: to export links from Delicious …
Log in and head to your "Settings" page, found by mousing over the "Profile" button on the top right of Delicious. There you'll find options to both import and export your links or browser bookmarks.

Bonus TIP: Visit my Delicious desulfurization bookmarks.
The easiest way to do so is to visit www.delicious.com and search for desulfurization.

A FEW RECENT DESULFURIZATION ARTICLES

“Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.” -- Douglas Adams (British comic Writer, 1952-2001)

As commercial as the Web has become, it’s remarkable that you can still find high quality articles for free.  Here are a few recent examples …

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A FEW RECENT DESULFURIZATION ARTICLES
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Desalination and Water Treatment, Volume 37, Issue 1-3, 2012, pages 337-349
Flue gas desulfurization and humidification dehumidification in power plants
R.S. Ettouney a*, N.A. Fawzi b, M.A. El-Rifai a & H.M. Ettouney b
a Chemical Engineering Department, Cairo University, Egypt
b Chemical Engineering Department, Kuwait University, Kuwait
Authors present performance evaluation for flue gas desulfurization (FGD), humidification and dehumidification desalination (HDD) of flue gases emitted from power plants. They propose a system based on use of seawater for SO2 absorption and removal from the flue gases.
Free Full Text Source: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/19443994.2012.661290

Energy Procedia, Volume 14, 2012, Pages 1665–1670
2011 2nd International Conference on Advances in Energy Engineering (ICAEE)
Experimental Study on Fast Suspension Bed Flue Gas Desulfurization
Xiaoping Zhang a, Naihu a Wang b
wnh@sdu.edu.cn
a Department of Science, Shandong Jianzhu University, Fengming Road, Jinan 250101, China
b Institute of Thermal Science, Shandong University, Jingshi Road, Jinan 250061, China
Authors develop a fast suspension bed (FSB) FGD scrubber intended to produce removal efficiency as high as those of wet scrubber with effective cost. The FSB scrubber can enhance both gas-liquid and gas-solid reaction with an innovative flue gas distribution apparatus.
Free Full Text Source: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876610211045693

Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society, Volume 59, Issue 3, pages 324–330, March 2012
Special Issue: Dedicated to the Memory of Professor Yung-Son Hon (1955-2011)
Deep Desulfurization of Light Oil through Extraction and Oxidation Processes using H2O2/Tungstophosphoric Acid in Room-temperature Ionic Liquids
Li-Lin Chuang 1, Jung-Fu Huang 1, Wen-Hen Lo 2, Guor-Tzo Wei 1
chegtw@ccu.edu.tw
1 Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, National Chung Cheng University, Ming-Hsiung, Chia-Yi, 62102 Taiwan
2 CPC Refining & Manufacturing Center, Chia-Yi, 60036, Taiwan
Researchers used room-temperature ionic liquids (RTILs) as solvents to combine solvent extraction and chemical oxidation processes in one-pot operation for the desulfurization of fuel oil. In this solvent extraction and chemical oxidation desulfurization (SECOD), RTILs as media are immiscible with oil; sulfur compounds in oil are extracted into RTILs and oxidized thereafter to the corresponding sulfones by H2O2/TPA (tungstophosphoric acid).
Free Full Text Source: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jccs.201100672/abstract

Journal Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 347 - 353), Pages 3357-3360 (2012)
Initial Study of a Photocatalytic Process for Flue Gas Desulfurization
Xiu Lan Song, Wei Feng Yao, Yi Ping Wu
Researchers developed a photocatalytic process combined with ammonia-water method for flue gas desulfurization. With the photocatalytic technology they solve the problem of SO2 emissions.
Full Text Source (Subscription or Fee): http://www.scientific.net/AMR.347-353.3357

Energy Procedia, Volume 14, 2012, Pages 1659–1664
2011 2nd International Conference on Advances in Energy Engineering (ICAEE)
Effect of Humidification Water on Semi-dry Flue Gas Desulfurization
Xiaoping Zhang a, Naihua Wang b
wnh@sdu.edu.cn 
a Department of Science, Shandong Jianzhu University, Fengming Road, Jinan 250101, China
b Institute of Thermal Science, Shandong University, Jingshi Road, Jinan 250061, China
Introduction
This paper reports the effect of humidification water parameters (ratio of humidification water to total water, location of humidification water) on semi-dry flue gas desulfurization removal efficiency based on experimental results.
Free Full Text Source: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876610211045681

China Petroleum Processing and Petrochemical Technology, 2012,Vol. 14, No. 1, pp 25-31
Catalytic Oxidative Desulfurization of Gasoline Using Vanadium (V)-substituted Polyoxometalate/H2O2 /Ionic Liquid Emulsion System
Ge Jianhua 1; Zhou Yuming 1; Yang Yong 1; Xue Mengwei 1, 2
ymzhou@seu.edu.cn
1. School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189;
2. Biochemical and Environmental Engineering College, Nanjing Xiaozhuang University, Nanjing 211171)
It is difficult to remove refractory sulfur compounds such as benzothiophene (BT), dibenzothiophene (DBT) and its derivatives by means of conventional hydrodesulfurization (HDS) process. Severe operating conditions including high temperature, high pressure, highly-active catalysts and high hydrogen consumption, are required to achieve deep desulfurization of gasoline. Alternative desulfurization processes, such as extractive desulfurization, selective adsorption desulfurization, biodesulfurization, and oxidative desulfurization, have been attracting the attention of a growing number of researchers.
Free Full Text Source: http://www.chinarefining.com/CN/article/downloadArticleFile.do?attachType=PDF&id=97

Conferences on the Horizon

“We all live under the same sky, but we don't all have the same horizon” -- Konrad Adenauer (German Statesman, First Chancellor of Federal Republic of West Germany, 1876-1967)

Finding conferences with the right content and on the right continent can be frustrating.  Here are a few conferences on the horizon that may be worth considering.

Tip: Bookmark this post for future reference.  Even as individual listings go out of date, you will find it useful to refer to them ... and then Google them for the next occurrence of the event.

Event	Date	Year	Location
Oil Sands and Heavy Oil Technologies Conference & Exhibition	July 24-26	2012	Calgary, Alberta, Canada
http://www.oilsandstechnologies.com/index.html
Challenges in Nanoporous and Layered Materials for Catalysis	3-5 Aug	2012	Jeju Island, South Korea
http://home.sogang.ac.kr/sites/zeoliteworkshop/Pages/default.aspx
8th Symposium on Hydrotreating/Hydrocracking Technologies244 ACS National Meeting	19-23 Aug	2012	Philadelphia, PA, USA
http://symposiumnews.com/acs/index.asp?meeting=ACS&meetingno=244&symposium=Hydrotreating/Hydrocracking
Cat Cracker Seminar	August 21 – 22	2012	Houston, TX
http://www.afpm.org/Conferences/
4th China Energy Chemical International Forum 2012	29th-30th August	2012	Xi' an, China
http://www.coalchemchina.com/2012/email_03.html
International Symposium on Catalysis and Speciality Chemicals (ISCSC 2012)	23-26 September	2012	Tlemcen, Algeria
http://iscsc.univ-tlemcen.dz/
1st International Conference of Chemical, Environment and Energy (ICCEE-2012)	September 21-23	2012	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
http://assetedu.org/viewjc.php?id=c3
3rd Annual Global Petrochemicals Technology Conference	01 Oct - 03 Oct	2012	Doha
http://www.fleminggulf.com/conferenceview/3rd-Annual-Global-Petrochemicals-Technology-Conference/276
International Conference on Emerging Advanced Nanomaterials (ICEAN-2012)	22-25 Oct	2012	Brisbane, Australia
http://www.uq.edu.au/iceanconference/
Catalysis: From the Active Site to the Process	8-9 Oct	2012	Lisbon, Portugal
http://scrr.ist.utl.pt/
World Energy Forum 2012	October 22-24	2012	Dubai
http://www.worldenergyforum2012.org/
Sulphur 2012 Conference & Exhibition	28-31 October	2012	Estrel, Berlin, Germany
http://www.crugroup.com/
Downstream Asia 2012	24-25 October	2012	Singapore
http://www.downstream-asia.com/
ERTC 17th ANNUAL MEETING	12th – 14th November	2012	Vienna, Austria
http://events.gtforum.com/ertc-annual-meeting
1st International Conference on Chemical, Nano and Sustainable Engineering (ICCNSE-2013)	March 29-31	2013	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
http://assetedu.org/uploads/files/22-ICCNSE-2013-Brochure.pdf
Frankfurt/Main, Germany	6-8 Mar	2013	Hamburg, Germany
http://www.processnet.org/process_net/en/porousmat-proc_page-3186.html
8th International Mesostructured Materials Symposium (IMMS 2013)	20-24 May	2013	Awaji Island, Hyago, Japan
http://www.imms2013.iis.u-tokyo.ac.jp/
7th Annual Global Refining Summit	May	2013	Barcelona, Spain
http://refiningsummit.com/
10th Annual Global Petrochemicals Conference 2013	14-16 May	2013	Cologne, Germany
http://www.wraconferences.com/global-petrochemicals-conference-9th-annual-meeting/s4/a231/
17th International Zeolite Conference	7-12 Jul	2013	Moscow, Russia
http://izc17.com/
Pacifichem 2015	December 15-20	2015	Honolulu, Hawaii
http://www.pacifichem.org/
TIP: BROWSE THE FOLLOWING SITES EVERY FEW MONTHS FOR CONFERENCES OF INTEREST TO YOU
AIChE		.
http://www.aiche.org/Conferences/Calendar/2012.aspx
API Calendar of Events		.
http://www.api.org/meetings/calendar/
International Zeolite Association Conference Schedule		.
http://www.iza-online.org/
NPRA – National Petrochemical & Refiners Association		.
http://www.npradc.org/meetings/?fa=future
AllConferences.com		.
http://www.allconferences.com)/