Equipment
When is CO2 more hazardous than H2S
Data shows potential harmful effects to workers due to acid gas exposure
Consider different alternatives for enriching lean acid gases
New developments improve operation of Claus sulfur recovery units
Case 60: Socket-weld failures
A risk analysis can determine which critical welds to repair
HP Control: Process control practice renewal—select CVs
I followed my April 2010 call for renewal of process control and IT practice with editorials on purpose in August, performance in October and consequences in December. Now I turn to selection of contr..
HP Reliability: Packing not best practice for firewater pumps
Statistics show that for every 1,000 pump failures in hydrocarbon processing plants, there will be a fire. Fig. 1 shows a typical visible outcome, and the final bill for remedying such disastrous resu..
Maximize return on capital projects
How to achieve all of your major capital investments objectives on budget and schedule
Improve engineering via whole-plant design optimization
New simulation methods identify cost-effective advantages early
Convert waste heat into eco-friendly energy
New developments, such as the organic Rankine cycle, help operations go ‘green’
Optimize heat exchanger installations
This case study proves that a systematic approach for thermal design can identify substantial savings in projects
Prevent flow-induced vibration in heat exchangers
New technology can be used in existing tube bundles to enable higher flowrates without risk of tube damage
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