Modular Refineries

 Our modular refinery solution is a sophisticated and flexible facility designed to process crude oil and produce a variety of refined petroleum products. Its operations are organized into several interconnected modules, each dedicated to specific refining processes. Here is an overview of the typical operations in a modular refinery. 

 Crude Oil Reception:

• The process begins with the intake of crude oil, often transported to the refinery through pipelines or ships.
• The crude oil is tested for its composition and characteristics to determine its optimal processing route.

  Desalting:

• The crude oil may contain impurities and salts, which are removed in the desalting unit.
• This process ensures that the crude oil entering the refinery is free from contaminants that could interfere with subsequent refining steps.

  Fractional Distillation:

• In the fractionation unit, the crude oil is heated in a distillation column to separate it into various fractions based on boiling points.
• Light gases, naphtha, kerosene, diesel, and heavier residues are obtained at different stages of the column.

   Hydrotreating:

• The hydrotreating unit uses hydrogen to remove sulfur, nitrogen, and other impurities from the refined products.
• This process improves the quality of the products and ensures compliance with environmental regulations.

   Catalytic Cracking:

• Heavy hydrocarbons are broken down into lighter and more valuable products in the catalytic cracking unit.
• This process increases the yield of high-demand products such as gasoline and diesel.

    Reforming:

• The reforming unit enhances the octane rating of gasoline by rearranging the molecular structure of certain hydrocarbons.
• This results in a higher-quality gasoline product.

    Alkylation:

•  In the alkylation unit, light olefins and isobutane are combined to produce high-octane blending components for gasoline. 

     Final Product Treatment:

• The refined products undergo additional treatment processes to meet specific quality standards.
• These treatments may include dewaxing, sweetening, and additional separation steps.

     Product Storage and Distribution:

• The final refined products are stored in tanks before being transported to distribution points via pipelines, trucks, or ships.
• The modular design of the refinery allows for easy adaptation to changing product demands.

     Utilities and Environmental Controls:

• The refinery includes utility units for generating steam, power, and other resources required for the refining processes.
• Environmental control measures, such as emissions control and waste management, are implemented to minimize the environmental impact.

The modular design of such refineries allows for easy integration, expansion, and modification of units to optimize production based on market demands and regulatory requirements. This adaptability makes modular refineries a viable solution for various locations and operational scenarios.