Process Control

Next-generation automation technology paves the way for sustainable H2 manufacturing

Pettus, N., Emerson

In the last few years, sustainability initiatives have started a dramatic shift from hydrocarbon to hydrogen (H2) production.

Accelerating the energy transition with advanced self-service analytics

Daniels, W., TrendMiner

As companies in the manufacturing process industry explore sustainable ways to manage their energy use, engineers are finding that the deadline for drastically reducing carbon emissions is approaching rapidly.

Digital Feature: Enhanced radar level measurement performance solves key challenges in downstream interface applications

The efficiency with which oil and water are separated and flow out of a separator into independent channels with as little product cross-contamination as possible, has a significant effect on the final product quality and profitability. Optimizing the separation process requires instrumentation that can accurately and reliably measure the interface level between the liquids.

How companies can take advantage of APM solutions to reduce planned maintenance

Brooks, M., AspenTech

According to Löfsten, “the costs of maintenance are estimated to be between 15% and 40% of production costs.” Consequently, efforts to reduce such costs without compromising risk to equipment, personnel safety and environmental integrity are welcomed.

Select the right capacity control technique for centrifugal compressors: Refinery case studies

Pongboot, N., Avantium; Boonwong, K., Global R&D; Dyke, S., PetroQuantum

The centrifugal compressor has been the workhorse of the oil and gas industry for decades.

How Bluetooth® technology extends the capabilities and connectivity of wired instrumentation

Wiens, M., Emerson

One day at a refinery, operators call an instrument tech to the control room and point to the screen.

Maximizing profitability by operationalizing performance criteria

Parbhoo, R., Seeq

In the hydrocarbon and other process industries, engineering and operations teams have a fundamental responsibility to maximize asset profitability.

Emerson wins contract to automate $8.5-B Golden Triangle Polymers facility

Emerson will provide automation technologies, software and analytics from its Plantweb™ digital ecosystem for the Golden Triangle Polymers Project, a world-scale integrated polymers facility on the Texas Gulf Coast.

Babcock & Wilcox win $14 MM to provide highly efficient cooling systems for UK waste-to-energy plants

Babcock & Wilcox's B&W Environmental business segment has been awarded contracts totaling more than $14 MM to design and supply highly efficient dry cooling systems for waste-to-energy plants in the UK.

Editorial Comment: Adopting digital technologies is not new to the HPI

Nichols, Lee, Hydrocarbon Processing Staff

Incorporating digital technologies into refining and petrochemical operations is not new to the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI).