Multiple preflash and exchanger (MPEX) network system for crude and vacuum units

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PATENT NO 9677006
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14312138

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Plants and methods are presented for crude feed pre-processing before feeding the crude feed into a crude unit or vacuum unit. Pre-processing is preferably achieved with a combination of a preflash drum and a preflash column that allows for high-temperature treatment of the liquids and separate vapor phase handling, which advantageously enables retrofitting existing plants to accommodate lighter crude feeds.

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FLUOR TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION3 POLARIS WAY ALISO VIEJO CA 92698

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Venkatesh, Chilkunda K Irvine, US 3 22

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