Information Systems
Service-oriented architecture simplifies data source integration
Here's how the approach helps refinery scheduling and also contributes to business-wide SOA adoption
Predicting octane numbers for gasoline blends using artificial neural networks
The ANN models were more accurate than regression models
Implementing and maintaining advanced process control on continuous catalytic reforming
The primary benefit was an increase in reformate octane barrel yield from operating the plant at its economic constraints
Computational fluid dynamics simulation of solid–liquid slurry flow
The resulting model's predictions showed reasonably good agreement with the experimental data
Genetic algorithm tuning improves artificial neural network models
The technique is illustrated by predicting hold-up of slurry flow in pipelines
Align HPI operations to economics
Clifftent optimizes risky tradeoffs at limits
Predicting important parameters using artificial neural networks
Consider them for complex nonlinear processes
Redesign of a compressor antisurge control loop using dynamic simulation
The new design solved the two-phase flow problem
Process modeling and optimization strategies integrating neural networks and differential evolution
The technology was applied to an ethylene oxide reactor
Real-time performance measurement improves plant operations
The technology is saving Sasol more than $400,000 per year
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Construction Boxscore: Project Spotlight
Project:
Long Son Petrochemicals Complex
Location:
Long Son, Vietnam
Operator:
Siam Cement Group
Cost:
$5.4 B
Capacity:
1.65 MMtpy
Completion date:
2023
Status:
Under Construction
