Process Control
HP Control: Fieldbus getting more confusing
We are preparing our next Fieldbus Technology supplement which will be published in our June issue. Much has happened in the fieldbus arena in the past few years that has caused some confusion. Follow..
HPInternet: Canada – refined petroleum products industry
If Canada is in your downstream crosshairs, you will need to frequent a site brought to us by the folks at Industry Canada. Strategis is the name for a vast collection of Canadian data on the Internet..
Reciprocating compressor condition monitoring
Ensure your system includes these capabilities
HP Control: How can e-commerce help you?
If you read Wendy Weirauch's editorial, you know Gulf Publishing will be getting into electronic-commerce (e-commerce). Our first project involves putting our Composite Catalog of Oilfield Equipment a..
HPInternet: Natural Gas Information and Educational Resources
Here is a fantastic Web site for those of you interested in natural gas. It provides a lot of information at one location, making it one of the best resource pages I've seen (http://www.naturalgas.org..
Limitations of model predictive controllers
Simpler control methods often provide better results
HP Control: Closed-loop optimization update – a step closer to fulfilling the dream
Closed-loop economic optimization of refineries and chemical units has been a dream in our industry for over four decades. There have been at least three waves of attack on this problem, but optimizat..
HPInternet: Canadian Energy Pipeline Association
Let's go to Canada this month and visit an industry association that does a great job providing information and help to both the public and its members. You don't need to be in Canada to gain from thi..
HP Control: Systems integration insights from NPRA
The National Petrochemical and Refining Association held its annual Computer Conference and Showcase November 14–17 in Kansas City, Missouri. The topic of the question-and-answer session was syst..
HPInternet: Y2K: ready or not, here it comes
As I write this column in mid-November, I hope that you will never need the links I've posted here. The opinions over Y2K readiness vary from "non-event" to three-year disaster. Many articles and Web ..
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- New catalyst breakthrough could make clean ammonia easier to produce 7/25
- U.S. Gulf refiners seek Middle East, S. American oil to offset Venezuela, Mexico losses 7/25
- CEO of Russia-backed Indian refiner Nayara resigns after EU sanctions 7/25
- PetroChina makes FID for new northeast refinery complex 7/25
- Valero Energy beats Q2 profit estimates as refining margins improve 7/24
