Heat Transfer
Pre-engineered solutions drive down advanced control costs
Process control can improve quality and operating efficiency
Koppers to supply liquid carbon pitch for Rio Tinto smelters in Australia
Koppers Holdings and Rio Tinto Aluminium have agreed to a 42-month contract extension that began on January 1, 2011, and continues through June 30, 2014. Under the terms of the agreement, Koppers will supply and transport liquid carbon pitch to Rio Tinto smelters in Australia at an estimated value in excess of $100 million.
Solutia to supply heat transfer fluid for Spain solar projects
US-based specialty chemicals firm Solutia has been awarded contracts to supply its Therminol VP-1 synthetic heat transfer fluid for two new solar power plants in Spain, it said on Thursday.
Morgan Thermal Ceramics to supply heat insulation modules for Jubail refinery JV
Morgan Thermal Ceramics, a firm that designs and manufactures advanced heat insulation products, has been awarded a contract to supply modules for a refinery being constructed by SATORP, a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Total.
Fluid management firm Pall acquires Brazilian distributor Engefiltro
Pall Corp., a global leader in filtration, separation and purification, has agreed to acquire its long-time Brazilian distribution partner, Engefiltro. The acquisition will strengthen Pall’s capabilities to support customers in the fast-growing Latin American market, it said.
Foster Wheeler wins YBF project for delayed coker heater in Argentina
Foster Wheeler has been awarded a contract by YPF S.A. for the delayed coker heater at the new delayed coking unit at YPF’s Complejo Industrial La Plata in Argentina. Foster Wheeler’s scope of work includes engineering, equipment supply and supervision to construction and start-up, it said.
Rethink lubrication and steam issues on emergency equipment
‘Best available technology’ is a must for backup systems
Air Products to supply LNG heat exchanger for Shell Australia FLNG project
Air Products has been selected to supply its proprietary cryogenic coil-wound LNG heat exchanger for the Shell’s floating LNG (FLNG) facility, to be located in the Browse Basin off the northwest coast of Western Australia.
Improve energy efficiency for distillate hydrotreaters retrofit options
Energy conservation is a complex analysis on existing units, but benefits are possible
EPA delays implementation of new US industrial boiler regulations
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) postponed the implementation of new air pollution rules for boilers, saying it wants more feedback from the public and industry.
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