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Process Optimization

Developing mid-scale LNG projects from the contractor's perspective

Black & Veatch: Fossella, J.  |  Hoffart, S.  |  Price, B. C.  |  Price, B. S.

Modular liquefaction methods reduce construction and operating costs for smaller reserve developments

Optimize LNG plant reliability

Petronas LNG Complex Sdn Bhd: Abdul Rahman, J.
Shell Technology India Pvt Ltd.: Beeby, C.
Shell Global Solutions International BV: Den Bakker, K.  |  Parra Calvache , M.

Controlling heat exchanger cool-down increases efficiency and availability

An improved experimental correlation for Darcy friction factor

Techint Engineering & Construction: Cordero, G. O.

The pressure drop estimate may be on the unsafe side when using the traditional Moody chart

How do feedstocks affect visbreaker operations?

Bourgas University: Belchev, Z.
LUKOIL Neftohim Burgas: Kirilov, K.  |  Petkov, K.  |  Stratiev, D.

Studies show that feedstock quality and severity on conversion impact the stability of visbreaker residue

Improve amine absorber operations

Fluor, S.A.: Amaris, J.  |  Pironti, F.
Petrogal, S.A.: Grilo, J.  |  Inverno, J.  |  Ponthina, A.  |  Teiga, L.

Follow these three easy steps to find more flexibility in absorber systems

Better manage risks of gas-processing projects

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

All projects contain risks and opportunities; responding to these uncertainties requires a structured approach to risk management

How to choose a ball valve that curbs fugitive emissions

Swagelok Company: Adkins, M.
Lubrication Systems Company: Ehlert, D.

Increasing environmental regulations require better choices for commonly used valves with greater reliability and leak-tight seals

Avoiding plant tests with dynamic simulation

Preemraff: Alsop, N.
AspenTech: Ferrer, J. M.

A model-predictive controller based on models derived from first-principles dynamic simulation as an alternative to empirical models identified from plant test data is presented

Optimize steam system control with dynamic simulation

Bechtel India Pvt Ltd.: Chittibabu, H.  |  Kostjuhin, I.  |  Valli, A.

Dynamic simulation was used to evaluate two control schemes of a steam utility system

Consider options to lower benzene levels in gasoline

Mustang Engineering Inc.: Kao, S. H.  |  Palmer, E. R.  |  Shipman, D. R.  |  Tung, C.

New regulations further limit this aromatic from the refinery blending pool