Project Management
HP Construction: Consider an innovative method for olefin unit construction
New project management approach uses 'lessons learned' from earlier ethylene units to fast-track new steam cracker implementations
Operator training simulator: myths and misgivings
Ten special 'features' are analyzed to assess whether these add-ons provide real value or if informed users (and vendors) would be better off focusing on core values
Competency framework for refinery process engineers
A new method can be used to create a learning curriculum, provide career guidance and build a knowledge repository
Use of 3D scanning safely saves time, money for a Louisiana plant retrofitting
The technology facilitates design by enabling interference checking, accurate parts prefabrication and visualization of results
Technology has created an alarm management crisis
Here's what needs to be done to solve the problem
Why many experts are wrong in forecasting capital investments and other emerging events
The challenge for HPI managements competing for superior foresight is to create hindsight in advance
In pursuit of flawless project execution
Using a main automation and electrical contractor approach can provide predictable costs, consistent results, standardized and scalable designs, and lower risk of unexpected scope growth
Lessons learned during revamp of 34 year-old reformer
Retrofit of heater required unique engineering, design and construction methods
Simple, but often overlooked, plant design techniques
Use these tips and real-world examples to improve the quality of your layouts
Is modularization right for your project?
One gasoil hydrotreater case history illustrates how $12.5 million was saved
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- Dow launches "Transform to Outperform" to raise the competitive industry benchmark for productivity and growth to enable improved returns 1/30
- Russian oil refineries' peak maintenance expected in January and September 1/30
- U.S. lifts some Venezuela sanctions to ease oil sales 1/30
- Keppel, Aster plan sustainable aviation fuel project in Singapore 1/30
- Boeing, Israel's Technion to develop sustainable aviation fuel, as sector grapples with 2050 goal 1/30
