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Why a Full Plant Audit Is the Key to Unlocking Hidden Value
A full audit is more than just a checklist—it’s a roadmap to unlocking hidden value. While routine inspections confirm compliance, a comprehensive plant audit reveals where performance, safety, and reliability can be significantly improved. In this short Q&A,...
How to Prevent Refinery Blending Issues and Ensure On-Spec Products
Product blending may seem straightforward, but even small inconsistencies can waste valuable material, reduce quality, and create costly rework. Successful blending requires precision—and a system designed to deliver consistent, on-spec results every time. In this...
The KPIs Every Refinery Should Be Tracking
Refinery performance isn’t determined by guesswork—it’s driven by the right data. Tracking the correct KPIs helps operators understand how units behave, where inefficiencies occur, and how to improve overall performance. In this short Q&A, Eberhard Lucke breaks...
Unlocking Capacity Through Hydraulic Debottlenecking
When equipment limits your throughput, expansion isn’t always the answer. Many plants assume they need major upgrades to increase capacity—but often, the real solution lies in understanding how fluid actually moves through the system. In this short Q&A, Eberhard...
Why Startups Fail and How LCTS Helps Clients Prevent It
A startup’s success doesn’t just depend on good design; it depends on what happens when the system starts running. Many facilities enter startup with solid engineering but still stumble due to overlooked operational details. In this short Q&A, Eberhard Lucke...
Why Smart Revamps Go Beyond Equipment Replacement
When it’s time to revamp a process plant, many assume it’s simply about replacing aging equipment. But at LCTS, we know revamps offer far more potential—they’re a chance to rethink the system, unlock new value, and drive long-term gains. In this Q&A, Eberhard...
How LCTS Helps Refineries Plan and Execute Successful Turnarounds
Turnarounds (TARs) are among the most critical and complex events in the life of any refinery or processing plant. These scheduled shutdowns provide a rare window to inspect, repair, upgrade, and optimize essential equipment—but they also represent significant cost,...
Optimizing Refinery Operations with Digital Twins
Before any changes are made in the field, forward-thinking refiners are asking one important question: “What happens if we test it first virtually?” In this Q&A session, Eberhard Lucke of LCTS explains how digital twin technology is helping clients simulate...
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,...
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