Process Control
Automate halogen and sulfur detection in hydrocarbons
New instrumentation methodology makes this analysis quick and simple
Use automated quality assurance measurements for process analyzers
A gasoline blend unit minimized octane loss, increased blend capacity, lowered costs for maintaining systems and enhanced its ability to capture market opportunities
Consider MRA for online analysis
This new technique uses radio frequencies to do quantitative evaluations on hydrocarbon streams
HP Control: Perspectives on ANSI/ISA 84.00.01-2004 (IEC61511): an emerging international consensus standard
The ISA Standards & Practices' Committee Guide states that its ?purpose is to gather and integrate all pertinent technical information . . . in order to develop the best possible consensus standard.? ..
How well do you know your valve?
Improve control through a better understanding of its operation
Cyber security: Are your computer control systems safe from attack?
Performing a CSVA identifies vulnerabilities and needed security measures
From fieldbus to .NET: an overview of today's network-based automation technologies
Here's how they play together to improve plant and enterprise operations
Fieldbus: An enabling technology for today's competitive environment
Users report substantial operating, capital and maintenance costs savings
HP Control: Benefits of plant testing for multivariable controllers
The hydrocarbon processing industry uses multivariable controllers extensively as the workhorses to push constraints and maximize returns from process units. One very time-consuming and expensive phas..
Effective alarm management
Follow these guidelines to reduce operator overload and mistakes
- ITT to acquire SPX Flow for > $4.77 B, expanding leadership in highly engineered components and adjacent flow technologies 12/5
- MOL Group introduces eco-friendly Bag-in-Box packaging for lubricants 12/5
- Addis Energy secures $8.3 MM to scale its transformative approach to low-cost ammonia production 12/5
- World Fuel Services supplies cruise line with waste-based biofuels 12/5
- Chevron announced $18 B-$19-B CAPEX budget for 2026 12/5
- Russia and India sign deal to build urea plant in Russia 12/5
