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Monitor microbiological populations in cooling water

Hydrocarbon Processing / September 2002
MarTech Systems, Inc.: Huchler, L. A.
Process Optimization

Cooling water provides a perfect environment for microbiological (MB) organisms - a hospitable temperature range, a constant pH and a plentiful food supply from the chemical treatment. ..

Is your process correctly scaled to manufacture consistent product?

Hydrocarbon Processing / August 2002
Borealis A/S: Moen, O.
Process Optimization / Engineering & Design

Mixing technology is a vital parameter for premium processing

HP Water Management: Understand your ion-exchange resin analysis

Hydrocarbon Processing / August 2002
MarTech Systems, Inc.: Huchler, L. A.
Process Optimization

In utility systems, ion-exchange resins remove dissolved contaminants from filtered water to create boiler feedwater. The simplest ion exchange process is sodium zeolite softening that..

Securing supervisory control and data acquisition systems

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2002
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.: Saad, A. Y.
Process Optimization / Heat Transfer

Use these guidelines to reduce the impact of cyberterrorism

Variable-speed drives lower compressed air costs

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2002
Kaeser Compressors, Inc.: Perry, W.
Process Optimization / Heat Transfer

Users can improve energy efficiency, start / stop motors repeatedly, plus reduce maintenance costs and noise levels

Consider online predictive technology to reduce electric motor maintenance costs

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2002
GE Inspection and Repair Services: Flickinger, G.
GE Power Systems: House, M.
GE Global Research Center: Lee, S. B.
GE IDAX: Weinstein, H.
Process Optimization / Heat Transfer

Continuous monitoring can increase plant revenue and minimize downtime

Modernizing an electrical distribution system

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2002
Foster Wheeler: Virgilio, R. J.
Process Optimization / Heat Transfer

The project presented several technical, logistical and environmental challenges

Improve plant water treatment

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2002
Consulting Engineer: Choi, D. W.
Process Optimization / Heat Transfer

Preparing water for plant applications is a fine science that involves many complex steps

Reduce risk of vibration-induced pipework failure

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2002
Shell UK Exploration and Production: Ballantyne, D.  |  Lewandowski, S.
Shell Global Solutions International BV: Martin, J. T.
ATL Consulting Group Ltd.: Swindell, R. J.
Maintenance & Reliability / Process Optimization / Equipment

Use these guidelines to help ensure reliability after plant modifications

HP Water Management: Audit your water systems for conservation, reuse and compliance options

Hydrocarbon Processing / July 2002
MarTech Systems, Inc.: Huchler, L. A.
Process Optimization

Due to drought conditions in the northeastern U.S., many manufacturing facilities are strongly motivated to consider water conservation and reuse options. Compliance studies are typica..