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Engineering & Design

Refine your approach to process troubleshooting and optimization

KBC Advanced Technologies, Inc.: Smith, K.

Follow this methodology to improve problem diagnosis and communication

Centralized control room operates five process units

Halliburton KBR: Shuman, G.  |  Walker-Peek, S.

The ‘stretch’ thinking of project team members produced an innovative building in just one and a half years

Improve the capital investment decision-making process

A comprehensive workflow methodology and supporting technology framework offer a solid approach to strategically managing assets, before a company invests major resources

Should you change to contract maintenance and operations?

Polaris Veritas Inc.: Price, B.

Here are the major considerations and contractor evaluation tips

Survival guide for a fieldwork assignment

E-Technology, LLC: Gay, J. L.

Here are practical tips to help prepare for a journey to the real world of process plants

Treat a drawings update program as a healthy investment

Visiting Faculty, Mumbai University Institute of Chemical Technology: Goyal, O. P.

Having access to detailed, current engineering designs is essential for the safety and efficiency of process plants

Improve benzene production from refinery sources

A new cracking route reduces cost of benzene while coproducing ethylene

Improve direct hydration processes

Kvaerner: Kolodziej, R.  |  Dutt, S.

Technology enhancements increase yields and decrease capital costs of making alcohols

Optimum console design promotes control room efficiency

Brad Adams Walker Architecture, P.C.: Walker, B. A.
Brad Adams Walker Architecture: Smith, K. D.

New features can enhance traditional functionality, reduce operating costs and foster worker safety

Improve desalter operations

Baker Petrolite Corp.: Kremer, L.
ONDEO Nalco Energy Services, Operations Ltd.: Lessard, R. B.  |  Lindemuth, P. M.  |  Lozynski, M.

Applying a polymeric dispersant, this refiner increased daily throughput by 5% and increased run lengths