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Restoring CDU Performance: How LCTS Troubleshoots Crude Unit Instability
When a Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) runs rough, everything downstream is affected—from energy efficiency to product yield. Whether it’s fluctuating tower pressure, poor separation, or unstable throughput, these symptoms often point to deeper issues in tower...
Optimize Your Amine System: Boost Gas Treating Efficiency and Cut Costs
Amine systems are essential in natural gas and refinery operations for removing acid gases like hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) and carbon dioxide (CO₂). But without proper optimization, these systems can consume excessive energy, lose valuable solvents, and underperform,...
How LCTS Helps Refineries Reduce Off-Spec Products and Improve Quality
Inconsistent product specs mean costly reprocessing, operational headaches, and customer quality concerns. As Eberhard Lucke of Lucke Consulting Technology Services (LCTS) explains, off-spec products are one of the most common and expensive issues in refinery...
How Bottom-of-the-Barrel Upgrading Turns Residues into Revenue
When it comes to refining, even the heaviest residues hold untapped value. As Eberhard Lucke of Lucke Consulting Technology Services (LCTS) explains, bottom-of-the-barrel upgrading is a suite of technologies designed to convert heavy residues—often considered...
How LCTS Optimizes Fired Heater Performance for Cost and Emissions Benefits
Fired heaters are critical to refinery operations, but when they underperform, efficiency drops and fuel costs rise. As Eberhard Lucke of Lucke Consulting Technology Services (LCTS) explains, fired heaters often suffer from overlooked issues like fouling, suboptimal...
Why Energy Efficiency in Refineries Is About More Than Just Cost Savings
Energy efficiency isn’t just about saving money—it’s about cutting emissions, improving yield, and enhancing long-term performance. As Eberhard Lucke of Lucke Consulting Technology Services (LCTS) explains, most refineries already consume vast amounts of energy...
Why Start-of-Operations Support Is Essential for a Smooth Launch
Start-of-Operations Support is the critical phase that ensures everything is ready to go once construction is complete. 🔧 It’s the moment when plans become performance, and without proper support, even the best designs can stumble at the finish line. As Eberhard Lucke...
Why Design Package Reviews Are Critical Before Construction
Before any construction begins, a Design Package Review is key to success. 💡 As Eberhard Lucke of Lucke Consulting Technology Services (LCTS) explains, reviewing the full design package before breaking ground is one of the smartest and most cost-effective ways to...
What Is an Owner’s Engineer and Why Every Major Project Needs One
What exactly is an Owner’s Engineer—and why does every major project need one? As Eberhard Lucke of Lucke Consulting Technology Services (LCTS) explains, the Owner’s Engineer (OE) is the trusted advisor who represents the client’s interests throughout every stage of a...
What Is Thermal Cracking and Why It Matters in Fuel Production
How do we turn heavy, complex hydrocarbons into valuable fuels like gasoline and diesel? 🛢️⛽ The answer: Thermal Cracking. As Eberhard Lucke of Lucke Consulting Technology Services (LCTS) explains, thermal cracking is one of the most fundamental processes in the...
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