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A support vector classification method for regime identification of slurry transport in pipelines

Hydrocarbon Processing / August 2009
National Institute of Technology: Ghanta, K. C.  |  Lahiri, S. K.
Process Optimization / Equipment / Rotating Equipment

Statistical analysis showed the proposed solution has an average misclassification error of only 1.5%

Explicit friction factor correlations for turbulent fluid flow in noncircular ducts and polymeric fluids

Hydrocarbon Processing / May 2009
Bayer HealthCare: Goudar, C. T.
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center: Sonnad, J. R.
Process Optimization / Equipment / Rotating Equipment

New equation provides highly accurate estimates

New explicit friction factor equation for turbulent flow in rough pipes

Hydrocarbon Processing / May 2009
Bouali Sina Petrochemical Company: Sasan-Amiri, A.
Process Optimization / Equipment / Rotating Equipment

It is more reliable and accurate than existing equations

Fine-tuning demercaptanization process: A case study

Hydrocarbon Processing / March 2009
Sharif University of Technology: Farhadi, F.
Sharif University of Technology and Petro Pars Ltd: Mallaki, Z.
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Optimizing caustic concentrations and reactor temperatures improved acidic compound removal without installing new equipment

Auxiliary pumps and support systems for process machinery

Hydrocarbon Processing / March 2009
Colfax Corp.: Brennan, J. R.
Rotating Equipment

Proper system design and operation are critical to plant uptime and reliability

Noncontacting seals: a proven technology for handling hydrocarbon fluids

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2009
John Crane Inc.: Goodenberger, B.
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They offer improved reliability and energy efficiency

Precision face topography improves seal performance

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2009
Flowserve Corp.: Parker, J.
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Applied technology can minimize heat generation without sacrificing leakage

Reconciling requirements in API-682 dual-seal design configurations

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2009
AESSEAL plc: Smith, R.
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Here are the options for proper seal face cooling

Minimize power consumption in slurry transport

Hydrocarbon Processing / December 2008
National Institute of Technology: Ghanta, K. C.  |  Lahiri, S. K.
Process Optimization / Equipment / Rotating Equipment

Accurately predict critical velocity

Retrofitting steam turbines with wavy-face dry-running seals

Hydrocarbon Processing / August 2008
Saudi Aramco, Uthmaniyah Gas Plant: Al Khowaiter, A. O>.
Saudi Aramco: Al-Otaibi, N.
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The new technology improves turbine efficiency and reliability