Process Optimization
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
HP Water Management: Could your process cooling tower close your plant?
LORAINE A. HUCHLER, Contributing Editor    Comments? Write: editorial@HydrocarbonProcessing.com If legionella bacteria were present in the..
Distillation column relief loads—Part 2
The conventional method is expanded and a series of guidelines are developed
Improve crude oil fractionation by distributed distillation
Heat-integrated distributed distillation in crude oil fractionation can reduce energy consumption and emissions
Employing chemical engineers to make money in refineries
Here are suggestions on how plant owner/operators can get more value out of these technical professionals
Selecting the right welded-metal bellows seal
Understand the differences to get the most effective product for the application
Psychrometric effluent water evaporation
This novel zero-discharge method can reduce your operating costs
HP Water Management: Lessons learned: Online analyzers in utilities
LORAINE A. HUCHLER, Contributing Editor    Comments? Write: editorial@HydrocarbonProcessing.com Online analyzers are increasingly common i..
In pursuit of flawless project execution
Using a main automation and electrical contractor approach can provide predictable costs, consistent results, standardized and scalable designs, and lower risk of unexpected scope growth
Lessons learned during revamp of 34 year-old reformer
Retrofit of heater required unique engineering, design and construction methods
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