Boilers
Pre-engineered solutions drive down advanced control costs
Process control can improve quality and operating efficiency
EPA delays implementation of new US industrial boiler regulations
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) postponed the implementation of new air pollution rules for boilers, saying it wants more feedback from the public and industry.
Titan Metal Fabricators adds new facilities in India
Titan Metal Fabricators has announced the opening of a wholly-owned production subsidiary in India. Known as Titan Metal Fabricators India, the new operation is Titan’s first expansion outside the US.
HP Water Management: Passivation in cooling water circuits
Passivation—the formation of a corrosion-resistant oxide on a clean metal surface—is the key to optimizing system reliability on the waterside of heat exchangers. Most plant personnel are aw..
Designing atmospheric crude distillation for bitumen service
Oil sands add complexity to separation units and require a new approach
Alfa Laval acquires Aalborg Industries
Alfa Laval has signed an agreement to acquire Aalborg Industries Holding A/S for a total cash consideration of SEK 5.0 billion, on an enterprise value basis, from Altor 2003 Fund, LD Equity and the company’s management.
Convert waste heat into eco-friendly energy
New developments, such as the organic Rankine cycle, help operations go ‘green’
HP Water Management: Utility water boot camp for process engineers—Part 1
The refining and petrochemical industries employ a large number of process engineers. Plants often assign newly graduated engineers to the utility water area. Process engineers in each operating unit ..
Increase crude unit capacity through better integration
In revamp projects, better energy integration provides more benefits with less capital investment and lower operating costs
Selective withdrawal flows from storage tanks
Using this technique can improve costs and product quality
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