Process Optimization
Beware the project management pitfalls of control and instrumentation revamps
Here are guidelines to improve the decision-making process
HP Construction: Consider an innovative method for olefin unit construction
New project management approach uses 'lessons learned' from earlier ethylene units to fast-track new steam cracker implementations
Maximize value for refinery 'orphan' products
Midsize US refiner outsourced managing and marketing of benzene to focus on its core business of gasoline and diesel production
HP Water Management: Hurricane 101: Prep and recovery for utilities
The aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita reshaped hurricane planning. Recent hurricanes in the Gulf Coast continue to teach new lessons about storm threats and methods to minimize risk and hasten ..
Consider advanced catalysts for Claus units
This evaluation explores the most influencing parameters regarding catalyst selection for sulfur recovery units
Improve calculating cetane numbers
An empirical formula simplifies estimating cetane values for different diesel fuel specifications
Improve refinery reformate yields
This refiner installed a hybrid catalytic reforming unit to raise octane of the gasoline blending pool
Tower pressure relief calculation
A practical, less-complicated method for different emergency cases
Employing chemical engineers to make more money in refineries
Help these technical professionals in your plant establish the basics of a continuous improvement process
Increase gasoline production—a case study
Adjusting naphtha product cuts from the crude unit increased gasoline production without a major revamp
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