Process Optimization
Avoiding plant tests with dynamic simulation
A model-predictive controller based on models derived from first-principles dynamic simulation as an alternative to empirical models identified from plant test data is presented
Optimize steam system control with dynamic simulation
Dynamic simulation was used to evaluate two control schemes of a steam utility system
Consider options to lower benzene levels in gasoline
New regulations further limit this aromatic from the refinery blending pool
Increase diesel recovery
New approaches fine-tune methods to separate more diesel as product stream
Use of 3D scanning safely saves time, money for a Louisiana plant retrofitting
The technology facilitates design by enabling interference checking, accurate parts prefabrication and visualization of results
Cracking in C3 cut/propylene Horton spheres
Here's how the problem was diagnosed and solved
Analysis of pressure increase during filling of pressurized LPG storage systems
Use this method to determine when a vapor handling system is needed
Increased plant safety puts focus on tank gauging
Safety integrity level requirements are now being incorporated
The effect of kinetic energy change on flow in gas pipelines
The significance of the acceleration term in pressure drop calculations is investigated
Quantifying the benefits of virtual plant modeling
As with any new and significant development, plant managers may eventually wonder how they were able to effectively perform their work before this technology existed
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