Process Optimization
Consider a utility-savvy refinery to reduce capital investment
New refining concept encapsulates future capacity expansion for developing markets with least cost
Successful multivariable control without plant tests
First-principles dynamic simulation models can be used instead
Optimize sour water treatment
This checklist details several common problems associated with sour-water strippers and the workarounds to correct them
Crude oil blend scheduling optimization: an application with multimillion dollar benefits – Part 1
The ability to schedule the crude oil blendshop more effectively provides substantial downstream benefits
Duplex versus triplex architectures for process control systems
There is no significant availability difference when the impact of field devices is considered
Generalized gravity flow line calculations
These equations handle fittings, instruments, block valves and different pipe sizes
HP Water Management: Understanding alkalinity
Alkalinity is naturally present in raw water and is an important control parameter in boilers with softened water make-up and cooling water systems. Understanding alkalinity requires underst..
Dynamic analysis of pipe stress
Proper mathematical modeling requires a good understanding of the fundamentals
HP Water Management: Influent clarification
Surface water from lakes and rivers requires removal of suspended solids to be suitable for cooling systems or to feed softeners, demineralizers or reverse osmosis units. The convention..
Integrate workflow to execute projects quicker and at lowest cost
Here’s how to engineer to the job’s best interest, instead of the demands of the tools
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