Study of problems encountered in crude distillation units produced by crude oils currently processed in Europe.

Entity: Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV)

Confidenciality: Si

Education area(s): Enginyeria Química

APS: No

Title in different languages: Study of problems encountered in crude distillation units produced by crude oils currently processed in Europe.

Abstract: Recent changes in Europe’s crude oil supply, driven by geopolitical shifts and stricter regulations, have posed new challenges for refineries. These include increased contaminants, incompatible crude blends, and altered operating temperatures, all raising corrosion risks in overhead systems and leading to higher maintenance costs. Refineries are also focused to extract more products like kerosene, further impacting operations. A study of five European crude oil units found varying risks of salt formation and corrosion, even with similar crude types. Simulation-based analyses helped assess risk levels and evaluate current and alternative treatments to minimize corrosion and equipment failure.

Subject: Química

Academic year: 2024-2025

Language: en

Work's public defense date: 2025-06-20

Subject areas: Chemical engineering

Student: García González, Miranda

Department: Enginyeria Química

Creation date in repository: 2025-12-11

Keywords: Crude distillation units, corrosion, overhead systems simulation

Title in original language: Study of problems encountered in crude distillation units produced by crude oils currently processed in Europe.

Access Rights: info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess

Project director: Garcia Valls, Ricard