Process role
Conversion changes heavy hydrocarbon fractions into lighter material.
How the system fits together
Hydrogen treatment improves product quality and removes sulphur-containing compounds.
Environmental and reclamation context
Sulphur recovery and emissions controls manage some of the by-products created by processing.
What to keep in mind
Utility systems supply steam, power, cooling and fuel and contribute materially to the site’s energy and emissions profile.
High-level industrial education only. Oil sands mines, thermal wells, extraction plants, upgraders and tailings facilities are hazardous regulated operations; this site does not provide operating setpoints, chemical recipes or equipment procedures.