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Process Optimization

Improve desalter operations

Baker Petrolite Corp.: Kremer, L.
ONDEO Nalco Energy Services, Operations Ltd.: Lessard, R. B.  |  Lindemuth, P. M.  |  Lozynski, M.

Applying a polymeric dispersant, this refiner increased daily throughput by 5% and increased run lengths

HP Water Management: Oxidizing biocides: How about chlorine?

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

Chlorine is the most popular biocide for industrial cooling systems and is typically the most cost effective. Industrial chlorine usage has declined due to concerns about the production of toxic triha..

Consider genetic algorithms to optimize batch distillation

Alternative simulation tool calculates best reflux conditions to separate binary mixtures

Consider online monitoring of HF acid when optimizing alkylation operations

Phillips Petroleum Co.: Eastman, A. D.  |  Heald, R. L.  |  Moore, W. P.  |  Randolph, B. B.

In an innovative effort, this refiner improved operations and reduced acid losses by installing an online analyzer to measure HF compositions

Improve NGL plant performance

WorleyParsons: Eskaros, M. G.
Pall Corp.: Wines, T. H.

Process engineers troubleshoot unstable process circuits

HP Water Management: Proper pH measurement

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

Proper pH measurement is critical to control corrosion and deposition in water systems. The parameter pH is defined as the opposite of the logarithm (base 10) of the concentration of hy..

Improve haze removal for FCC gasoline

Pall Corp.: Wines, T. H.
Pall Europe, Saint Germain-en-Lage: Darde, T.
Mol-RT Refinery: Katona, A.

This refinery used advanced coalescer techniques to separate very stable emulsions and dispersions by mechanical means

Anatomy of a capacity increase, maintenance project for an ethylene unit

Technip Upstream: Girodet, F.

Revamp work is achieved both cost-effectively and safely

Hydrogen generation – a brief review

Consultant: Khanna, V. K.

Project manager discusses vital design features

HP Water Management: What are the guidelines for boiler feedwater, boiler water and steam quality?

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

Several industrial guidelines address the quality of boiler water and steam. These standards were developed to provide guidance to designers and operators of steam-generating equipment...