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Improve APC uptime using analyzers with predictive models

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2001
Honeywell Hi-Spec Solutions: Brooks, K. S.  |  Dreyer, R.
Sasol Technology: Burston, A.
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This hybrid approach reduced payback time by about 10%

Is ultrasound leak detection reliable for steam traps?

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2001
Purgadores de Cindensado, S. L.: Bazquez, V.
Process Control / Heat Transfer

Know the conditions that invalidate reliability of this method

HP Control: Support Professional societies

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2001
ICS Triplex, a Rockwell Automation Company: Gruhn, P.
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Are you or your employees members of a professional society? If so, why? If not, why not? Society membership is declining everywhere. Why is this happening? As a member of multiple societies..

Association of the German Petroleum Industry

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2001
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Bill Crowley, Contributing Editor       Comments? Write: editorial@HydrocarbonProcessing.com Here's another very..

Get the most out of your NIR analyzers

Hydrocarbon Processing / January 2001
Refinery Automation Institute, LLC: Barsamian, A.
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Follow these application, selection and installation guidelines

Optimize pour point control to save money

Hydrocarbon Processing / January 2001
Phase Technology: Au, J.
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New developments improve online and process control of distillates and lubricants

Monitoring wastewater with UV spectrophotometry

Hydrocarbon Processing / January 2001
Total Raffinage Distribution, Center de Recherches: Busatto, C.
Total Raffinage Distribution: Langellier, C.
Ecole des Mines d'Ales: Pouly, E.  |  Thomas, O.  |  Tourad, E.
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Multiparameter analyzers allow online wastewater management

HP Control: Optimization at NPRA

Hydrocarbon Processing / January 2001
Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Kane, L.
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The National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA) held its annual Computer Conference & Showcase, Nov. 13 - 15 in Chicago. Papers were presented on applications for infrared and ..

Mine’s bigger than yours!

Hydrocarbon Processing / January 2001
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Bill Crowley, Contributing Editor       Comments? Write: editorial@HydrocarbonProcessing.com We just thought the..

Consider slotted orifice flowmeters

Hydrocarbon Processing / December 2000
Texas A&M University: Hall, K. R.
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Accuracy can be an order of magnitude better with less permanent head loss