Oil Refining

September 19, 2023

Nexus Increases Safety and Reduces Environmental Emissions Through Replacement Equipment Design

The Nexus Team developed a design to replace the propane compressor for a major refining client in the Midwest to reduce emissions, increase safety, and ensure reliability.
July 25, 2023

Innovative Design Overcomes Wind Challenges in FCC Furnace

Design Innovation Enhances Stability of FCC Furnace Draft Pressures by Mitigating Wind Effects.
September 27, 2020

Nexus Assists with CO Boiler Replacement for Major Refinery Client

A major midwestern refinery requests support from Nexus to replace a CO Boiler after experiencing three unplanned shutdowns in the past five years. The unplanned shutdowns have lasted two days to multiple months, causing significant disruption to refinery operations. An inspection revealed that the tubes and drums were found to be past the typical design life of 30 years and would require replacement. Succesful completion of this project will improve operational efficiency at the refinery.
September 26, 2020

Nexus Assists with HDN Recycle Compressor Improvements at Major U.S. Refinery

The objective of the project was to replace the aging and inefficient HDN Recycle Compressor with the least amount of deconstruction to its existing location. Our client, a major global petroleum producer, sells 50 million gallons of fuel to more than 7,200 retail locations across the U.S. This midwest refinery can process up to 160,000 barrels of crude oil each day. Since 2016, the refinery has completed its largest maintenance turnaround in 40 years, along with the largest facility building project in its entire history. Both have helped the refinery improve safety and become more efficient in its use of ...
September 25, 2020

Nexus Supports Maintenance Shop Replacement

Major Nexus client seeking safety and efficiency improvements in new maintenance shop building on 12-acre site. Nexus was asked to assist in replacing on-site maintenance shops for one of its long-standing clients. Coordinating with various experts, Nexus helped complete the project on time and on budget. By working directly with the client and others, Nexus was able to improve their client’s safety and increase ...