Engineering & Design
Fine-tune catalyst addition rates
Simple method dynamically optimizes E-catalyst activity in fluid catalytic crackers
Rethink column internals for improved product separation
Installing feed chimney and distribution trays increased packed column efficiency for a gas plant
Redesign crude preheater train for efficiency
Over design of heat exchangers sourced to fouling problems
Temperature variation and its effects on pH
This important parameter is often overlooked in day-to-day operations
Relation between knock and physical properties explored
New research improves estimating knock (octane numbers) by simpler methods
Increase distillation capacity with side heaters and coolers
Debottlenecking towers involves close review of product yields while reducing tray flooding and energy consumption
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
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