Process Control
Improve APC uptime using analyzers with predictive models
This hybrid approach reduced payback time by about 10%
Is ultrasound leak detection reliable for steam traps?
Know the conditions that invalidate reliability of this method
HP Control: Support Professional societies
Are you or your employees members of a professional society? If so, why? If not, why not? Society membership is declining everywhere. Why is this happening? As a member of multiple societies..
Association of the German Petroleum Industry
Bill Crowley, Contributing Editor Comments? Write: editorial@HydrocarbonProcessing.com Here's another very..
Get the most out of your NIR analyzers
Follow these application, selection and installation guidelines
Optimize pour point control to save money
New developments improve online and process control of distillates and lubricants
Monitoring wastewater with UV spectrophotometry
Multiparameter analyzers allow online wastewater management
HP Control: Optimization at NPRA
The National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA) held its annual Computer Conference & Showcase, Nov. 13 - 15 in Chicago. Papers were presented on applications for infrared and ..
Mine’s bigger than yours!
Bill Crowley, Contributing Editor Comments? Write: editorial@HydrocarbonProcessing.com We just thought the..
Consider slotted orifice flowmeters
Accuracy can be an order of magnitude better with less permanent head loss

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