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• The process of physical refining involves degumming, winterisation bleaching and deodorization process.

• Degumming process removes trace metals, mucilage, dirt and phospholipids with the help of a degumming agent. The process is conducted via highly evolved continuous process with proper retention of oil along with phosphoric acid as well as other degumming reagents. This further facilitates the conversion of non-hydratable phospholipids to hydratable phospholipids which are easily removed through hydration followed by centrifugal separation.

• The next step is bleaching which involves the selective removal of impurities and pigments via chemical and physical interaction of absorbent with fat or oil for improving its quality.

• This process helps in the removal of –

a. Trace metals and Dirt

b. Phospholipids

c. Colour pigments

d. Polycyclic aromatic compounds

• In order to remove undesired colorants from oils and fats, bleaching process is undertaken. These undesired colorants disturb the appearance of the product and negatively affect the taste of the oil.

• In addition, the bleaching process also removes the pigments or particles which promote deterioration of oil quality. This mainly occurs as a result of pro-oxidative properties which promotes oxidation

• Deacidification cum Deodorization is a vacuum stripping process. In this process a certain amount of stripping agent which is usually steam is passed through hot oil at quite a low pressure for a certain period of time. It is basically a physical refining process in which various volatile components are removed but the process is conducted at high temperature, so few thermal or chemical effects may occur.

WINTERISATION

To celebrate the launch of our new website www.heatingandprocess.com, we focus on T&D International as a leading supplier of LV-HV Electrical, Mechanical, Process & Instrumentation.

T&D’s products heat pipework, drums, IBC’s, hoses, tanks and workspaces – whether protecting against snow, frost and ice or providing process heating to commercial, industrial, manufacturing and hazardous area industries.

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Featuring Ellis Patents, ASCO, Thermon, CATU, 3M, Elster, Eltherm, Chromalox, Pfisterer and Roxtec.

T&D International, based in the UK, are leading Suppliers of Electrical, Mechanical, Process & Instrumentation Equipment.

WINTERISATION

To celebrate the launch of our new website www.heatingandprocess.com, we focus on T&D International as a leading supplier of LV-HV Electrical, Mechanical, Process & Instrumentation.

T&D's products heat pipework, drums, IBC's, hoses, tanks and workspaces - whether protecting against snow, frost and ice or providing process heating to commercial, industrial, manufacturing and hazardous area industries.

•        Installing Heat Trace Cable - Training Videos

•        Electrical Safety - 10 Things You Need To Know

•        Frost Protection for Pipes, Tanks, IBC's & Drums

•        Cable Jointers Photoblogs (500+)

•        Infra-red Heaters For Winter Work Space Heating

•        Condition Assessment of HV Cables - EA Technology

•        Nexans Euromold - MV Jointing & Terminating

•        T&D's Industry Infographics

•        Cable Pulling & Laying Masterclass - Duct & Trench

Featuring Ellis Patents, ASCO, Thermon, CATU, 3M, Elster, Eltherm, Chromalox, Pfisterer and Roxtec.

“It is estimated that the Arctic holds around 30% of the world’s undiscovered natural gas and 13% of its yet-to-find oil. This amounts to around 400 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 10 times the total oil and gas produced to date in the North Sea.”

Developing the Arctic could be essential to securing energy supplies for the future, but it will mean balancing economic, environmental and social challenges,” according to Shell.

The search for oil and gas by exploration companies is becoming ever bigger and no corner of our planet is out of reach (or is it?).

Exploration focuses on areas where extreme temperatures are the norm. The Arctic for example has many untapped resources but working in this type of climate poses new challenges to owners and operators with ambient temperatures as low as -60° Celsius.

Manufacturers of equipment for use in these areas have to find solutions which will operate effectively and reliably in such cold weather climates.

“It is estimated that the Arctic holds around 30% of the world’s undiscovered natural gas and 13% of its yet-to-find oil. This amounts to around 400 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 10 times the total oil and gas produced to date in the North Sea.”

Developing the Arctic could be essential to securing energy supplies for the future, but it will mean balancing economic, environmental and social challenges,” according to Shell.

The search for oil and gas by exploration companies is becoming ever bigger and no corner of our planet is out of reach (or is it?).

Exploration focuses on areas where extreme temperatures are the norm. The Arctic for example has many untapped resources but working in this type of climate poses new challenges to owners and operators with ambient temperatures as low as -60° Celsius.

Manufacturers of equipment for use in these areas have to find solutions which will operate effectively and reliably in such cold weather climates.

Winterisation measures are those which ensure an offshore vessel is prepared for operation in cold climates focusing on the adverse effects and the control of icing, freezing and wind chill. This article has been written as an informative piece about winterisation of offshore platforms, FPSO and FSUs but also focuses on managing onshore process plant through severe weather.

Winterisation For Cold Climate Operations In The Offshore Industry & DNV-OS-A201

"It is estimated that the Arctic holds around 30% of the world’s undiscovered natural gas and 13% of its yet-to-find oil. This amounts to around 400 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 10 times the total oil and gas produced to date in the North Sea.

With temperatures continuing to plummet over the coming days and more snow forecast, make sure you and your business are prepared this winter. Take a look below at Thorne & Derrick's heating solutions to combat the challenges that cold climates bring to a wide range of industries