Refining

Process automation to improve refining operations

Improve throughput and increase reliability with integrated refining technologies and digital solutions.

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Improve throughput and increase reliability with integrated refining technologies and digital solutions.

Refinery Improvement and Performance

Honeywell technologies are used in primary refining processes employed around the world, designed to help meet octane requirements, reduce diesel sulfur and upgrade heavy fuel oil to enhance operational efficiency. Enhance your refinery operations with integrated solutions designed to address production demands while supporting emissions reduction goals.
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Advanced process technologies

Whether responding to changing fuel specifications or upgrading underutilized assets, our process technology experts work with you to develop customized solutions. From hydrocracking and catalytic reforming to aromatics extraction, our proprietary solutions integrate with your operations through engineering design, equipment supply and ongoing technical services.

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Catalysts, Adsorbents and Specialty Materials

Enhance performance using established catalysts and adsorbents

Our portfolio of catalysts and adsorbents is designed to support higher yields, improved selectivity and extended equipment life. These specialty materials assist in removing harmful contaminants from hydrocarbon streams, supporting compliance with specifications, minimizing plant shutdowns and extending catalyst life. 

 
From refining adsorbents that help reduce impurities to petrochemical catalysts designed to help increase production rates, our materials are designed to help enhance uptime and improve performance. With deep industry expertise, our technical teams craft flexible solutions tailored to your needs, whether targeting diesel production, gasoline optimization or petrochemical integration.

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Digital Refining and Automation

Lead process transformation

Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) stands as a cornerstone of refinery automation, designed to enhance process reliability and profitability while prioritizing safety for personnel and critical plant infrastructure. This comprehensive platform integrates control, safety and optimization into a unified environment. 
 
Our Experion Solution Suites (ESS) provide pre-configured automation packages to cover operational aspects such as process control and advanced analytics. These suites leverage software and hardware technologies that address the evolving complexities of modern refining operations, promote supply chain flexibility and support business objectives through improved operational efficiency.

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Reliability, Analytics and Connected Performance Services (CPS)

Drive reliability with Connected Performance Services

Honeywell offers proactive partnership with deep insights and near real-time recommendations designed to improve uptime, throughput and operational efficiency.

 

With continuous alert management, unit performance evaluations and operational benchmarking, you gain the visibility needed to identify performance gaps and optimization opportunities. Integrating process technologies, automation and industrial software can help achieve measurable gains in catalyst life, production rates, equipment reliability and energy efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions About Refining Optimization

Honeywell provides process technologies, catalysts, adsorbents and engineering solutions designed to help enhance refinery yields and product quality. Our UOP technologies are used in primary refining processes worldwide, offering capabilities in hydrocracking, catalytic reforming and aromatics extraction. 
 
Our portfolio of catalysts and adsorbents is designed to assist in removing contaminants while supporting improvements in selectivity and conversion rates. Combined with Experion automation platforms for precise process control, these solutions can help increase throughput, help meet fuel specifications and contribute to reducing operational costs.

Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) provides comprehensive automation designed to enhance process reliability, profitability and safety across refinery operations. By integrating control, safety systems and operational analytics into a unified platform, Experion PKS delivers near real-time visibility and aligned information flow. 
 
The system incorporates Abnormal Situation Management principles to help improve collaboration among plant personnel, helping reduce incidents and help enhance response times. Experion Solution Suites (ESS) offer pre-configured automation packages with advanced software and hardware technologies designed to address the evolving complexities of modern refining. This unified approach helps operators maintain consistent performance, respond quickly to process variations and prioritize the safety of both personnel and critical plant infrastructure.

Connected Performance Services from Honeywell UOP deliver proactive digital partnership designed to help improve refinery uptime, throughput and operational efficiency. 

 
Through operational benchmarking and unit performance evaluations, you gain visibility into performance gaps and improvement opportunities. Our Performance+ Services integrate the expertise of UOP technical specialists with advanced digital tools, helping extend catalyst life, increase production rates and help reduce energy consumption. Typical benefits range from improved equipment reliability to optimized yields and conversion.

Be a Leader in the Refining Industry

Ready to learn how to increase yield, help reduce waste and improve refinery operations?