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Process Optimization

Multivariable control and real-time optimization – an industrial practical view

Petrobras: Rotava, O.  |  Zanin, A. C.

Here's what can be achieved with each technology and how they are integrated at this plant

Universal key performance indicators for process plants

ExperTune Inc.: Gerry, J.
LyondellBasell: Lang, L.

Raise the performance levels of the process control system and the plant

Explicit friction factor correlation for pipe flow analysis

Bayer HealthCare: Goudar, C. T.
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center: Sonnad, J. R.

Use this representation of the universal law of friction to obtain accurate estimates

New Developments: Industry developments

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Jackson, Kim M.

Strong growth continues due to an increased need to produce low cost products

Improved scrubbing methods control pollutants from FCCUs

eni S.p.A. Refining and Marketing Division: Amoroso, A.
Belco Technologies Corp.: Confuorto, N.

A major European refiner installed an advanced wet scrubbing unit to reduce SO2 emissions

Optimize process operation with new vacuum distillation methods

CH2M Hill: Sloley, A. W.
Sulzer Chemtech: Kiong NG, W.  |  Kolmetz, K.  |  Lim, Y. T.  |  Senthil, K.
Nova Chemicals: Zygula, T. M.

Advanced fluid dynamics modeling fine-tunes vacuum separations that improve products' qualities and increase unit reliability

Understanding microbiologically influenced corrosion

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Avoid pipe corrosion under insulation

Industrial Insulation Group: Whitaker, T.

Keys are proper selection, installation and maintenance

Quickly estimate hydrate formation conditions in natural gases

Consultant: Mokhatab, S.
University of Wyoming: Towler, B.

Using this simple technique to predict unfavorable conditions can save time and cost

How to buy and operate desalters

Consider these processing criteria to minimize investment and reduce maintenance expenses for this unit