Understand the operating constraint
Review feedstock properties, operating history, product quality and equipment limitations to define the problem with the available evidence.
Chemical Engineering Partners
Re-refinery Optimization and Technical Consulting
Existing re-refineries face changing feedstocks, product targets and operating constraints. CEP evaluates those conditions to help define practical improvement opportunities.
Technology. Engineering. Operating experience.
Improve performance with operating experience.
Based in California, Chemical Engineering Partners has provided re-refining technology since 1982, with project experience across five continents.
Discuss your re-refining project →Evaluate improvement options
CEP’s consulting services include plant audits, capacity analysis, debottlenecking and hydrotreating consultation. Recommendations depend on the plant and its operating conditions.
Assess a hydrotreating upgrade
For an existing non-hydrotreating facility, CEP can evaluate adding hydrotreating and any upstream changes needed to meet the project’s product objectives.
Relevant project experience
Experience behind the engineering.
Heartland is a published example of CEP hydrotreating technology integrated into a re-refinery project. CEP’s experience includes designing hydrotreaters for existing facilities.
Heartland project reference →Questions before you begin.
Can an existing plant add hydrotreating?
CEP has designed hydrotreating for existing facilities. Feasibility and required modifications depend on the properties of the incoming oil and the condition and configuration of the existing plant.
Can CEP evaluate existing equipment?
CEP can evaluate equipment suitability, including sizing, design characteristics and metallurgy. An assessment is needed before deciding whether equipment can be incorporated into a project.
Your re-refining project
Find the support your project needs.
Engineering & licensing →
Define the project, select the process and develop the plant design.
Startup & operator training →
Prepare your team for commissioning and operation.
Plant optimization & upgrades →
Evaluate product quality, capacity and existing-plant improvements.
Your next re-refining project