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

Engineering & Design

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

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

Reduce energy costs for distillation column

Consultant: Meili, A.

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

Optimize process furnace operations

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

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

Use extractive distillation to simplify petrochemical processes

Consultant: Kumar, S.
GTC Technology US, LLC: Gentry, J. C.  |  Wright-Wytcherley, R.

Advances in solvent technology enable using extraction methods to separate close boiling point compounds cost-effectively

Optimize short-term refinery scheduling

Technip: Valleur, M.  |  Grue, J. L.

Constraints, different mathematical programming techniques and integrating scheduling subsystems must be considered

Implementing expert online operator advisors

Tesoro Corp.: Kern, A.G.

Follow these guidelines for successful projects