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Optimize capacity for large ethylene oxide reactors
Many factors must be considered in fine-tuning unit design
Selecting the right steam methane reformer: Can vs. box design
Simulating various configurations and cost estimates aids in the selection of a steam methane reformer for hydrogen production
Investment roadmap: Planning for carbon capture and storage
Reducing emissions can be approached with a similar method to any other new capital project
Knowledge transfer: A primer for major capital projects
Improve transfer strategy across the project supply chain to achieve smooth end-user takeover
Manage risks with dividing-wall column installations
A simple auxiliary configuration and an extensive modeling study can mitigate the implementation risks of DWCs
Preserving knowledge: Keys to effective lifecycle management
Plant information resides in many locations throughout the facility; capturing it is a challenge
HPI Market Data 2012 Executive Summary
THE NEXT STEPThe economic recovery continues for the global hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI). Energy drives economic growth. Unfortunately for developed nations, stronger economic recovery remain..
Consider these guides for stress relieving of vertical towers
This case history investigates all required post-weld heat treatment for an existing column
HP Reliability: Spare parts availability and the need for non-OEM options
Reliability engineers and their associated job functions often try hard to make their responsible supply-chain staff or purchasing departments understand that it is impossible for the maintenance depa..
HP Integration Strategies: Asset-intensive organizations require good asset information management
ARC Advisory Group has written extensively on the important topic of asset information management (AIM). While numerous cultural and organizational issues come into play, technology clearly provides t..
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