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Petrochemicals

Develop more accurate prediction of flash points

Gujarat Refinery, Indian Oil Corporation Limited: Ramakumar, K. R.

New calculation improves estimating minimum flash temperature for petroleum products

Distillation column relief loads—Part 2

Jacobs Engineering: Nezami, P. L.

The conventional method is expanded and a series of guidelines are developed

Improve crude oil fractionation by distributed distillation

URS Corp.: Haddad, H. N.
Missouri University of Science and Technology: Manley, D. B.

Heat-integrated distributed distillation in crude oil fractionation can reduce energy consumption and emissions

Mega-olefin plant design: Reality now

Shaw Energy & Chemicals: Bowen, C. P.  |  Jones, D. F.

Bigger is better, when planning future ethylene processing capacity

Why do I need to inventory greenhouse gas emissions?

The Shaw Group: Bubenick, D. V.  |  Combs, G. M.  |  Mazzoccoli, A. M.

Growing concerns on climate change require the petrochemical industry to measure and to monitor carbon dioxide and other listed gases

What is driving changes in polyolefin catalysts and catalyst technology?

Grace Division: Hain, J.  |  Hummel, A.  |  Jensen, M.  |  Myers, A.

Improved resin performance and new applications require next-generation polymer advances

World methanol overview: 2007 and beyond

Jim Jordan and Associates, LLP: Jordan, J.

Rising manufacturing costs are just part of the challenges confronting this industry

Optimize ethylene fractionation train operations

GE Water & Process Technologies: Lucas, P.  |  Park, Y. W.

Improved inhibitor programs mitigate polymer formation and reduce unscheduled downtime for olefin units

Distillation column relief loads—Part 1

Jacobs Engineering: Nezami, P. L.

Compare conventional calculation methodology with dynamic simulation

What is the outlook for the global chemistry industry?

American Chemistry Council: Gilchrist Moore, M.  |  Swift, T. K.

Many factors are reshaping the economics of this industry—many beyond the control of manufacturers