Environment & Safety Gas Processing/LNG Maintenance & Reliability Petrochemicals Process Control Process Optimization Project Management Refining

Engineering & Design

Are resources at the ready to build the future LNG industry?

Transmar Consult Inc.: Chevriere, J. P.

Here are projections on likely market size and constraints facing the participants

Laser scanning solutions secure accurate dimensional data

Quantapoint: McGill, J.
Fluor Corp.: Clarke, R.  |  Griffin, V.

This engineering and construction planning tool can reduce schedules, overall costs and exposure to potentially hazardous onsite environments

Use of pipework dampers to reduce piping vibrations

Reliance Refinery: Saha, S.

This method has been applied successfully in operating facilities to increase dynamic reliability and plant life

Returning submerged gear drives to temporary service

Philadelphia Gear Corp.: DeBaecke, J.

Follow these guidelines to render the unit operational for a significant period before a rebuild is required

Operator ownership: myth or achievable reality?

KBC Advanced Technologies, Inc.: Smith, K.

Use these guidelines to transfer plant responsibilities and improve facility performance

Recover lube extraction gasoils from vacuum distillation units

Bantrel Co.: Zeidan, A.

Modeling methods explore revamping the vacuum unit to optimize lube oil production

Improved scrubbing methods control pollutants from FCCUs

eni S.p.A. Refining and Marketing Division: Amoroso, A.
Belco Technologies Corp.: Confuorto, N.

A major European refiner installed an advanced wet scrubbing unit to reduce SO2 emissions

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

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