May 2002

Proportional only algorithm complements multivariable predictive control

An engineering review discovered the root-cause of the problem, saving a considerable capital expenditure

SIS design, operation and maintenance are critical tools to bridge this division

SABIC is acquiring DSM Petrochemical (DPC). All DPC shares, associated DPC participations, sales activities and related technology positions, patents and trade names will be transferred..

Study discovers a potential for at least $205,000 in annual savings

Rapidly identify problems and allocate resources for solutions using these indices

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After reading several views on standards, it became apparent that there is an additional role for standards - helping to keep engineering work in the developed countries by leveraging I..

Many types of rotating machines such as pumps, electric motors, fans, generators, blowers, small turbines and gearboxes operate using two axially grooved, oil ring lubricated bearings. ..

Bill Crowley, Contributing Editor I don't know about you, but when I was a growing youngster, I loved to spend hours at the city library. I could sit for hours with all those books and ente..

Chlorine is the most commonly used chemical for microbiological control in open cooling water systems. Typically, bromine is applied in small cooling towers and systems with alkaline wa..

The events of September 11, 2001 have caused many HPI managers to consider the risk of their facilities becoming potential targets. Intelligence that has been gathered and publicly diss..

Quick, extensive analyses for refinery gases Alpha Omega's new GEANNA system analyzes C1 though C8 hydrocarbons, hydrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxygen and nitrogen in as ..

United Electric Controls (UE), Watertown, Massachusetts, a threshold detection and switching products manufacturer, is acquiring series 360 and 460 compact stainless steel pressure swit..

Web-powered consulting services With Haldor Topsøe's new Web-powered consulting service, buyers of the company's catalyst can securely connect in real time to one of its experts who wil..

Consortium revamping BASF plant Technip-Coflexip and Asahi Kasei Corp. have a lump sum contract, worth 50 million euros, with BASF AG, converting a diaphragm chlor-alkali plant to membrane ..

Products for the natural gas industry AMETEK Process Instruments' CD-ROM for the natural gas industry is said to be its most comprehensive and far-ranging release to date. It covers the..

The state of the industry and near-term strategic issues were the focus of CMAI's annual petrochemical conference. Principal economic drivers for an anticipated industry recovery were e..

The article, "How to efficiently plan a grassroots refinery" (June 2001), describes factors that play a role in extending refinery capacity.1 One of the most important strateg..

History constantly reinforces that 1) energy prices are extremely volatile and 2) the demand for energy continues to increase. The U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) 21-year..

World energy consumption is projected to increase 60% from 1999 to 2020. In the recently released International Energy Outlook 2002 from EIA (www.eia.doe.gov), global energy use is fore..