Environment & Safety Gas Processing/LNG Maintenance & Reliability Petrochemicals Process Control Process Optimization Project Management Refining

Process Optimization

Select the optimum extraction method for LNG regasification

KBR: Durr, C.  |  Cho, J.  |  Coyle D.
Chevron Energy Technology Co.: Huang, S.

Varying energy compositions of LNG imports may require terminal operators to remove C2+ compounds before injecting regasified LNG into pipelines

Design a turnkey floating LNG facility

Important factors to consider when planning an FPSO

Effective new plant startup increases asset's net present value

Fluor: Leitch, J.

An integrated work process reduces investment costs and mitigates potential risks

Use extractive distillation to simplify petrochemical processes

Consultant: Kumar, S.
GTC Technology US, LLC: Gentry, J. C.  |  Wright-Wytcherley, R.

Advances in solvent technology enable using extraction methods to separate close boiling point compounds cost-effectively

Optimize short-term refinery scheduling

Technip: Valleur, M.  |  Grue, J. L.

Constraints, different mathematical programming techniques and integrating scheduling subsystems must be considered

Implementing expert online operator advisors

Tesoro Corp.: Kern, A.G.

Follow these guidelines for successful projects

New challenges confront ethylene furnace designers

New advancements in coil and furnace design now overcome size and environmental obstacles for mega-sized ethylene furnaces

Assessing profitability of real-time optimization

AspenTech: Beautyman, A. C.

Perform these pre- and post-project audits

Improve processing of 'opportunity crudes'

Baker Petrolite Engineered Solutions Group: Green, K.

Consider these options to minimize adverse impacts when upgrading low-priced crudes

Industry Developments

Gas Processes The demand for natural gas (NG) continues to increase and, in some cases, exceeds available supply. Thus, producers are expanding all opportunities to bring more NG to consuming market..