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Process Optimization

Trends in laser scanning systems to support revamp, retrofit projects

AVEVA Group plc: Sanins, J.

Compared with the traditional site surveying techniques and measurement practices, engineering cost savings of up to 15% have been achieved

Avoid distorted translations of technical terms

John Zink Co. LLC: Riera, J.

Knowing accurate English and Spanish usage diminishes risk of costly operational hazards

Benefits of pre-engineered modules

Armstrong International Inc.: Calogero, M. V.

As petrochemical manufacturing and refining organizations become leaner, even mature technologies are candidates for vendor designed, engineered and fabricated systems

HP Water Management: Should you install an online hardness analyzer?

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

Manufacturers have improved the reliability of online hardness analyzers, increasing the feasibility to automate many water treatment units. The most common applications are boiler feedwater quality a..

Reduce energy costs for distillation column

Consultant: Meili, A.

Steam ejectors as part of the auxiliary water circuit can optimize energy and improve reliability

Systematic depressurization design is more than just a safety necessity

WorleyParsons: Datta, K. A.

Implementing this approach can save money while meeting required regulations

What to look for in a project feasibility study - Part 2

Dynalytics Corp.: Cooper, H. W.
Hudson Strategic Partners, Inc.: Ebin, L. A.

Here's how to judge the strengths and weaknesses of its technical and economic content

Improve custody-transfer operations

Total Austral: Moldes, R.

Coriolis flowmeters overcome maintenance problems when used in light hydrocarbon service

Optimize process furnace operations

C&M Technologies, Inc.: Hellander, J. C.

Ceramic coatings improve production capabilities and thermal efficiencies of process furnaces and boilers

HP Water Management: Passivating heat exchangers: Is it necessary?

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

Refineries and petrochemical plants have a large number of heat exchangers. Maintaining reliability and heat transfer efficiency of these heat exchangers is critical to optimizing refinery operation..