Engineering & Design
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Follow these guidelines for successful projects
New challenges confront ethylene furnace designers
New advancements in coil and furnace design now overcome size and environmental obstacles for mega-sized ethylene furnaces
Assessing profitability of real-time optimization
Perform these pre- and post-project audits
Improve processing of 'opportunity crudes'
Consider these options to minimize adverse impacts when upgrading low-priced crudes
Control microbial growth in your cooling water
Proper monitoring and chemical dosing can alleviate this challenge
Case history: Revisit fundamentals for blending rules
Refiners use models to optimize operations, but are these models totally accurate?
Consider revamping hydrotreaters to handle higher H2 partial pressures
Most clean fuel programs will reuse existing equipment. A thorough review of pressure ratings can optimize design opportunities
Performance-based contracting
Selecting this strategy for plant services can lower maintenance costs and raise productivity
Plant design team: Think outside the box
Following all the written codes and normal practices does not necessarily ensure a good finished product
Consider tubing solutions to enhance plant efficiency
It is more economical and less prone to leaks in many applications
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