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Ask more from vendors when revamping your distillation column

Hydrocarbon Processing / June 2006
Bantrel Co.: Zeidan, A.
Process Control / Process Optimization

Common-sense approach uncovers potential problems when upgrading tower internals

Collaborative production management: a stepwise approach from key performance indicators to workflow processes

Hydrocarbon Processing / June 2006
Matrikon: Brown, M.
Process Control / Process Optimization

Understanding the stages and having a strong vision of where you need to go are essential first steps

Industry developments

Hydrocarbon Processing / June 2006
Process Optimization / Project Management / Construction

HPI remains in strong growth cycle

Estimate equilibrium flash vaporization curves accurately

Hydrocarbon Processing / May 2006
Jordan Petroleum Refinery Co.: Dokhkan, A.
Petrochemicals / Process Optimization / Refining / Engineering & Design

A computer program simplifies methods of true boiling point curves in design applications

Use micrographs to diagnose FCC operations

Hydrocarbon Processing / March 2006
Wuhan Petrochemical Works: Liu, C.  |  Liu, J.  |  Shu, S.
Honeywell Co. Ltd.: Zhou, H. J.
Petrochemicals / Process Optimization / Refining / Engineering & Design

New analytical methods explore processing problems at the catalyst particle level

Prevent system hydrate formation during sudden depressurization

Hydrocarbon Processing / April 2006
Namvaran Management and Engineering: Asadi Zeydabadi, B.  |  Haghshenas, M.
Shiraz University: Moshfeghian, M.
Petrochemical Industries Design & Engineering Co., PIDEC: Roshani, S.
Process Optimization / Engineering & Design

Using this technique can help size gas plant inhibitor packages

HP Water Management: Consider energy conservation in boiler systems

Hydrocarbon Processing / April 2006
MarTech Systems, Inc.: Huchler, L. A.
Process Optimization

With the rising cost of energy, many process engineers are focusing on opportunities to conserve energy within the energy-intensive utility operations – the boiler and steam circuit. Most enginee..

Optimize separation efficiency for multipass tray

Hydrocarbon Processing / March 2006
Reliance Industries Ltd.: Jaguste, S. D.  |  Kelkar, J. V.
Petrochemicals / Process Optimization / Refining / Engineering & Design

New calculation method provides better way to distribute flowpaths in distillation column

HP Water Management: Trouble with RO

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2006
MarTech Systems, Inc.: Huchler, L. A.
Process Optimization

Many refineries and chemical plants have replaced or supplemented sodium zeolite softeners with reverse osmosis (RO) membrane units to remove soluble contaminants from water used as boiler makeup. Ben..

HP Impact: Growth remains strong throughout the HPI

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2006
Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Jackson, Kim M.
Process Optimization / Project Management / Construction

Gas processing. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) growth is still bullish. Large capital expenditures are forecasted through the year 2025 with more than $50 billion in combined LNG projects coming onstream..