Heat Transfer
Balance hydrogen consumption
Atomic, molar and energy-based models can improve refinery operation
Enhance air-cooled heat exchanger performance
Here are ways to improve heat transfer for ACHEs
Consider cryogenic methods to improve ammonia production
New technologies
Temperature cross-based criterion for multipass heat exchanger design
A simple equation and graphic procedure give better results
Compact condensing: new technology improves on traditional approach
Benefits include higher efficiency and lower capital and installation costs
Optimize reboiler design
Use these guidelines for best performance
Superheaters: design and performance
Understand these factors to improve operation
Is ultrasound leak detection reliable for steam traps?
Know the conditions that invalidate reliability of this method
Guidelines help energy engineers and managers
Here are new guidelines, checklists and an integrated approach for a successful energy conservation program
Consider outsourcing energy supplies
Users can avoid capital expenditures and save on steam and electricity costs
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Construction Boxscore: Project Spotlight
Project:
Long Son Petrochemicals Complex
Location:
Long Son, Vietnam
Operator:
Siam Cement Group
Cost:
$5.4 B
Capacity:
1.65 MMtpy
Completion date:
2023
Status:
Under Construction