July 2000

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By installing a feedfoward control system, an operating facility met tighter limits on SO2 emissions on the SRU

The author discusses critical points from the U.S. EPA’s memorandum regarding spent ‘dual purpose’ catalysts

Consider these application guidelines

An innovative approach removes SOx, NOx and particulates from gas streams with minimized effluents and byproducts

New designs improve performance and reduce costs

Consider these design options to improve reliability and efficiency

Discover how to benefit from leading indicators that help to reduce accidents and injuries

These two process plant mandates seem to be in opposition. Here are some strategies for confronting the challenges

ABB Automation Group Ltd., Zurich, Switzerland, held a press conference during the ACHEMA show in Frankfurt (May 22 - 27, 2000). Of course, there was the obligatory pitch of ABB's produ..

Good sheave alignment will increase efficiency by reducing premature wear or failure of belts, pulleys and bearings. This can be accomplished by several different alignment methods, suc..

This month, let's investigate the downstream industry in Japan (http://www.paj.gr.jp/). But first, a quick lesson in Internet detective work. This site contains valuable information concernin..

Offline boiler cleanings used to be a very predictable event, especially in utilities. Deposits that form on the tube surfaces inhibit heat transfer and reduce boiler efficiency. Cleani..

I have heard about the promise of "open" control systems for many years now. During the "I'm more open than you are" advertising wars of the early '90s, many benefits were touted. These..

Aspen Technology, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, a leading provider of enterprise optimization and extended supply solutions for the process industries, has acquired Petrolsoft Corp., San Diego, Cali..

Aspen Technology, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, a leading provider of enterprise optimization and extended supply chain solutions for the process industries, has signed a Plantelligence agreement wi..

FLO P. STEPHENS, Editor, Departments/International       Comments? Write: editorial@HydrocarbonProcessing.com ABB awarded major contract ..

The upswing in U.S. gasoline prices is partially due to a tightness in gasoline supply, particularly in the Midwest, explains the American Petroleum Institute (API). The majority of that region's refo..

A recent study by the National Petroleum Council (NPC) assesses what government policies and actions would affect both petroleum product supply and the continuing viability of U.S. refineries. In a dr..

U.S. demand for gasoline and other fuel additives is forecast to fall to 35 billion pounds: a value of $6 billion. Declines will result primarily from California's executive order banning the use of m..

The European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) estimates that overall output in the European chemical industry will grow from 1999's 3.5% to 4.5% this year. Germany and The Netherlands are likely to e..

Leading policy makers, past and present, offer candid responses to a recent U.S. House Energy Subcommittee. The question posed: Is the U.S. headed in the right direction regarding energy policy and se..

According to Dr. Fred Peterson, president of Probe Economics, Inc., he and most other analysts believed that petrochemical and polyolefin pricing would stay flat until about 2002. Economic recovery in..

AMR Research doesn't believe that "old economy" companies are doomed by the "new economy." In fact, e-business represents "an unprecedented opportunity for these companies to gain market share and imp..

Feedstocks, products and terminals: Special report correction Editorial comment: Two inaccurate illustrations were inadvertently published in a special report article, "Secondary contai..

The developed world celebrated the 30th anniversary of Earth Day, which began as a call to conscience; we - the public and industry - were reckless with Earth's natural resources - clea..