Process Optimization
Improve condensate recovery systems
Using these fundamental design guidelines, plant engineers can improve the operation and reliability of steam distribution systems
Reduce compressed air costs
There are many practical ways, and all use common sense
HP Water Management: What does deposit analysis mean?
Inspecting waterside equipment is the best method to evaluate the effectiveness of your water treatment program. Deposits can form from contaminants in the water, treatment chemicals, p..
Evaluating liquid distributors in hydroprocessing reactors
Quickly assess catalyst utilization of various tray designs and estimate the benefits of an internals revamp
HP Water Management: What is the best water treatment program for waste-heat boilers?
Waste-heat boilers (WHBs) are found in many applications including petrochemical and ammonia manufacturing. Heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) is a special type of WHB; it uses the ho..
Industrial applications of safety information management systems
A new computer-aided system reduced accidents by 60% in one year
Optimize EO/EG operations Fig. 6
Fig. 6. Simple process flow diagram of EO process. ..
Optimize EO/EG operations
To raise plant capacity, the design team investigated several options that increased oxygen supply
Prevent plugging in stripping columns
A plant operator replaced packing with new trays to minimize fouling from tars
HP Water Management: What about Legionella in industrial cooling towers?
Legionellosis is an infection caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. This bacterium naturally occurs in surface water. The route of infection is the inhalation of aerosols. The..
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