Axens CDU Tech Enhances Refinery Efficiency Amid Market Challenges

Modern refineries face increasing pressure to operate safely while maximizing efficiency and adapting to volatile market demands. Axens' Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) solutions offer tangible solutions to these challenges through advanced technology and comprehensive support.

The Critical Role of CDU in Refining Operations

As the primary processing unit in nearly all refineries, CDUs perform the essential function of separating crude oil into various fractions based on boiling points. These fractions then undergo further processing in downstream units, making CDU performance pivotal to overall refinery economics.

Heurtey Petrochem Solutions: Core Heating Technology

The furnace serves as the heart of CDU operations, with its efficiency directly impacting energy consumption and emissions. Heurtey Petrochem Solutions brings decades of expertise in CDU furnace design, incorporating operator feedback and deep process understanding to deliver:

• Exceptional fuel efficiency: Achieving over 94% efficiency depending on sulfur content, significantly reducing operating costs
• Modular construction: Simplified installation, maintenance, and upgrades that minimize downtime
• Advanced emission controls: Capable of reducing emissions by 95% to meet stringent environmental regulations
• Extended run cycles: Optimized designs and premium materials ensure longer operation between maintenance periods
• Space-efficient layouts: Intelligent configuration enhances operational accessibility while conserving footprint

The company also specializes in Waste Heat Recovery Units (WHRUs) that capture thermal energy for steam generation, thermal fluid heating, and hydrocarbon processing - further improving energy utilization.

Comprehensive CDU Solutions for Market Challenges

Axens addresses key industry concerns through tailored CDU offerings:

• Custom feasibility studies for investment decision support
• Detailed facility audits to identify optimization opportunities
• Technical and operational consulting services

Operational Capacity Building

Axens provides specialized training programs covering theoretical knowledge, practical simulations, and case study analysis to enhance operator competencies across all licensed technologies.

Lifecycle Partnership Approach

The company supports clients throughout project phases:

• Concept development and process design
• Engineering and implementation
• Commissioning and operational support
• Long-term technical maintenance

Technical Advantages and Industry Applications

With decades of mechanical, instrumentation, and automation expertise, Axens delivers superior performance through integrated process-equipment solutions. CDU optimization provides measurable benefits including:

• Increased crude processing capacity
• Improved fraction quality
• Reduced energy consumption
• Lower environmental impact
• Enhanced operational reliability

Documented case studies demonstrate 10-20% improvements across key performance indicators including throughput, energy efficiency, and emission reduction.