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Process Optimization

Maximize ethylene gain in acetylene removal units

Sud-Chemie Inc.: Blankenship, S.  |  Cooper, D. B.  |  Sun, M.  |  Urbancic, M. A.

New-generation catalysts and proper operating strategies offer improved selectivity and cycle length

Re-evaluate your expansion projects for the new global market

KBC Advanced Technologies, Inc.: Fairleigh, B.  |  Jacobs, J.  |  Ohmes, R.

Tighter economic conditions require refiners to reconsider benchmark and optimization tools for revamps

Explicit friction factor correlations for turbulent fluid flow in noncircular ducts and polymeric fluids

Bayer HealthCare: Goudar, C. T.
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center: Sonnad, J. R.

New equation provides highly accurate estimates

New explicit friction factor equation for turbulent flow in rough pipes

Bouali Sina Petrochemical Company: Sasan-Amiri, A.

It is more reliable and accurate than existing equations

Facility siting—balancing risk vs. cost

Brad Adams Walker Architecture, P.C.: Walker, B. A.

Companies should take a second look at identifying and analyzing hazards associated with temporary buildings

HP Water Management: Got risk? Cut costs safely

MarTech Systems, Inc.: Huchler, L. A.

In this environment of cost cutting, plant personnel are reviewing ALL expenses including water treatment. Operations personnel often target water treatment costs for reductions for two reasons: 1) th..

Consider practical conditions for vacuum unit modeling

Esfahan Oil Refining Co.: Yahyaabadi, R.

A good simulation model is a tool that reveals critical operating conditions and can be applied to daily operations

HP Water Management: Cost-cutting in water utilities

MarTech Systems, Inc.: Huchler, L. A.

The decline in the price for crude and finished products, especially transportation fuels, has reduced profitability for many refiners. In response to the harsh economic environment, many refineries h..

Laser-scanning technology improves plant quality, safety and training

Quantapoint: Hoffman, E.

Costs can be reduced due to 75% fewer field trips as well as 50% fewer fit-up welds and field changes

Project execution risk management for addressing constructability

International Construction Consulting LLC: Lamberson, G.
Consultant: Mokhatab, S.
David Wood & Associates: Wood, D. A.

Use construction knowledge, experience and efficiency in a structured and systematic way throughout the design and execution planning stages