Valves
Optimize cracked-gas compressors with smart-automation technology
Machine health monitors can provide critical information to avoid unit and plant-wide shutdowns
Circumvent design issues when adding new hydrotreating units
Follow these guidelines for substantial capital cost savings with existing flare systems
HP Control: Inferential control model input selection
It is not a secret that I prefer to base inferential models on engineering principles, rather than on regression. Having said that, the use of regression is widespread, and being a consultant in the f..
Avoid condensation-induced transient pressure waves
Case studies give an indication as to probable causes for water hammer
Designing the correct pressure-relieving system
Use these relief rate calculations for gas thermal expansion as a cause for overpressure
Consider new analysis for flares
Applying dynamic models in designing safety systems can reduce capital costs
Case 59: Heat-up rates and thermal cracking
A good analysis is usually better than speculation
HP Innovations: HPInnovations
New FCC catalyst announcedGrace Davison has released a new fluid catalytic cracking catalyst technology called Alcyon. This catalyst reflects Grace’s continuing commitment to delivering a broad p..
ABB and Dresser Masoneilan collaborating on emergency shutdown valves
ABB will collaborate with Dresser Masoneilan on an integrated process to monitor, test and manage emergency shutdown valves (ESDV) during all operational conditions, from normal plant operations to abnormal situations.
Valve revenues could rise to $52 billion by 2015
The world market for industrial valves will grow from $44 billion this year to $52 billion in 2015. This is the latest forecast in Industrial Valves: World Market, published by the McIlvaine Company.
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