A major European refinery reduces crude preheat fouling, energy consumption and CO₂ emissions
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Processing a wider range of crude oils creates greater commercial opportunities - but it also increases the risk of fouling, higher energy consumption and unexpected operational challenges.
This case study shows how one of Europe's leading refineries used CrudePLUS* to move from reactive fouling management to a predictive, data-driven approach.
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How the refinery addressed the growing challenge of crude preheat fouling after changing its crude slate.
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Why traditional laboratory testing and historical operating data failed to predict fouling risks associated with new crude blends.
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How predictive crude monitoring and the CrudePLUS solution enabled a proactive fouling management strategy.
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How the refinery achieved measurable improvements in operational performance, energy efficiency, and CO₂ emissions reduction.
Measurable results:
- More than 50% reduction in crude preheat fouling
- Up to 2,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions avoided during a single evaluation period.
- 754 tonnes of fuel gas saved
- Improved furnace efficiency and longer operating campaigns
- 456 crude samples analysed across 74 different crude oils.