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Process Optimization

Optimize process operation with new vacuum distillation methods

CH2M Hill: Sloley, A. W.
Sulzer Chemtech: Kiong NG, W.  |  Kolmetz, K.  |  Lim, Y. T.  |  Senthil, K.
Nova Chemicals: Zygula, T. M.

Advanced fluid dynamics modeling fine-tunes vacuum separations that improve products' qualities and increase unit reliability

Understanding microbiologically influenced corrosion

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Avoid pipe corrosion under insulation

Industrial Insulation Group: Whitaker, T.

Keys are proper selection, installation and maintenance

Quickly estimate hydrate formation conditions in natural gases

Consultant: Mokhatab, S.
University of Wyoming: Towler, B.

Using this simple technique to predict unfavorable conditions can save time and cost

How to buy and operate desalters

Consider these processing criteria to minimize investment and reduce maintenance expenses for this unit

HP Water Management: How to inspect the waterside of a fired boiler

MarTech Systems, Inc.: Huchler, L. A.

Most refineries and chemical plants inspect the waterside of each fired boiler during the annual or bi-annual outage. The purpose of this inspection is to ensure that the corrosion and deposit control..

Industry developments

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Jackson, Kim M.

New technologies and regulations are spurring growth

What to do when you have gas

SLS Partners Inc.: Leveen, L.

Here's an analysis of the economic and environmental benefits to be gained from not simply flaring or venting natural gas

Evaluating effects of changes in process plant design

Long Interantional Inc.: Long, R. J.

A thorough understanding of the engineering, procurement and construction sequences is vital to comprehensively quantify all potential schedule and cost impacts during the pricing, review and approval process

Determining the true economic value of improved plant information

Emerson Process Management: White, D. C.

A new method is proposed for estimating benefits of the technology