Process Optimization
Increase distillation capacity with side heaters and coolers
Debottlenecking towers involves close review of product yields while reducing tray flooding and energy consumption
HP Viewpoint: Strategies to manage reliability of water systems—Water doctors
"Water doctor" is a colloquial term for a professional who serves as an expert technical resource for utility systems in industrial operations. Corporations typically employ this professional to provi..
How to handle low-liquid loadings
Better tray design techniques reveal dynamics to improve minimum liquid load conditions
Consider continuous thermodynamics approach for modeling
A new simulation method selectively uses key components to optimize various refining units
Tank farm safety design: Updates
New review queries guidelines and various international codes for tank farm bunds
Reduce stress in piping layouts
Several examples illustrate proper designs
Spot energy-savings opportunities in your plant
Choosing the appropriate equipment design and other system components can improve system reliability and save money
Eliminating the risks to starting up your plant right the first time
The ability to bring a new facility online sooner and minimize trips or faults that reduce production volume yields significant financial benefits
Digitize your plant using laser scanning for easier access to information
Integration of facility documentation and laser models enables a single entry point for data
Engineering and economics of CO2 removal and sequestration
Using this technology will help facilities meet environmental regulations
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