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Minimize flaring with flare gas recovery

Hydrocarbon Processing / June 2002
Jacobs Consultancy: Brendel, R.
Trimeric Corp.: Fisher, K.
John Zink Co. LLC: Brennan, D.
Lion Oil Co.: Fisher, P. W.
Environment & Safety / Process Optimization / Engineering & Design

To reduce facility-wide air emission, a refinery retrofitted the flare system and reuses waste gas as fuel gas

Increase plant productivity through online performance monitoring

Hydrocarbon Processing / June 2002
Emerson Process Management: White, D. C.
Process Optimization / Engineering & Design

The technology can increase production by 1 - 3% and reduce unplanned maintenance costs by 10 - 30%

Consider comprehensive CPD efforts to cut costs

Hydrocarbon Processing / June 2002
Process Consulting Services, Inc.: Barletta, T.  |  Martin, G. R.
National Petroleum Refiners of South Africa Ltd.: Visser, A.
Process Optimization / Engineering & Design

With performance real-time field data, designers can devise process retrofits at the conceptual stage that control project scope and minimize engineering revisions during FEED and detailed engineering

Is regulatory compliance a burden or an opportunity?

Hydrocarbon Processing / June 2002
Environment & Safety / Process Optimization / Engineering & Design

Using a proactive approach can reap significant benefits

Refine your approach to process troubleshooting and optimization

Hydrocarbon Processing / June 2002
KBC Advanced Technologies, Inc.: Smith, K.
Process Optimization / Engineering & Design

Follow this methodology to improve problem diagnosis and communication

Centralized control room operates five process units

Hydrocarbon Processing / April 2002
Halliburton KBR: Shuman, G.  |  Walker-Peek, S.
Process Optimization / Project Management / Engineering & Design

The ‘stretch’ thinking of project team members produced an innovative building in just one and a half years

Improve the capital investment decision-making process

Hydrocarbon Processing / April 2002
Process Optimization / Project Management / Engineering & Design

A comprehensive workflow methodology and supporting technology framework offer a solid approach to strategically managing assets, before a company invests major resources

Should you change to contract maintenance and operations?

Hydrocarbon Processing / April 2002
Polaris Veritas Inc.: Price, B.
Process Optimization / Project Management / Engineering & Design

Here are the major considerations and contractor evaluation tips

Survival guide for a fieldwork assignment

Hydrocarbon Processing / April 2002
E-Technology, LLC: Gay, J. L.
Process Optimization / Project Management / Engineering & Design

Here are practical tips to help prepare for a journey to the real world of process plants

Treat a drawings update program as a healthy investment

Hydrocarbon Processing / April 2002
Visiting Faculty, Mumbai University Institute of Chemical Technology: Goyal, O. P.
Process Optimization / Project Management / Engineering & Design

Having access to detailed, current engineering designs is essential for the safety and efficiency of process plants