Process Control
HPInternet: The 17th Congress of the World Energy Council
The 17th Congress of the World Energy Council was held on September 13 – 18, 1998, in Houston, Texas. Industry and government leaders from over 100 nations discussed and debated the key issues th..
Real-time optimization: an ''alternative approach''
Performing functions simultaneously can improve performance
Applying neural networks
Use these practical guidelines for successful applications
LP integrates economics into dynamic matrix control
This popular algorithm becomes cost conscious
Tips for control engineers
Use these guidelines to improve project success
HPInternet: Chemcyclopedia – commercially available chemicals
New and updated for 1998, Chemcyclopedia from the American Chemical Society (ACS) is a real gem of a Web site (http://pubs3.acs.org:8899/chemcy98/). Like any other encyclopedia, it will not make you a..
Understanding object-oriented technology
A revolution is occurring in business and control software
HPInternet: Delft University of Technology
Let's visit Europe this month, specifically the Delft University of Technology's Waterman Institute and the department for Chemical Process Technology (http://www.cpt.stm.tudelft.nl/cpt/). This area o..
More about closed-loop optimization
Editor's note: In the March '98 "HP In Control" editorial1, I named several controversial issues and requested readers' input. Dr. Friedman is responding to per..
Reduce acid usage on alkylation unit
A refiner installs an online acid analyzer and achieves payback within one month
- Envision Energy powers world's first green marine ammonia bunkering 7/25
- 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
