Engineering & Design
Use of pipework dampers to reduce piping vibrations
This method has been applied successfully in operating facilities to increase dynamic reliability and plant life
Returning submerged gear drives to temporary service
Follow these guidelines to render the unit operational for a significant period before a rebuild is required
Operator ownership: myth or achievable reality?
Use these guidelines to transfer plant responsibilities and improve facility performance
Recover lube extraction gasoils from vacuum distillation units
Modeling methods explore revamping the vacuum unit to optimize lube oil production
Improved scrubbing methods control pollutants from FCCUs
A major European refiner installed an advanced wet scrubbing unit to reduce SO2 emissions
Optimize process operation with new vacuum distillation methods
Advanced fluid dynamics modeling fine-tunes vacuum separations that improve products' qualities and increase unit reliability
Quickly estimate hydrate formation conditions in natural gases
Using this simple technique to predict unfavorable conditions can save time and cost
How to buy and operate desalters
Consider these processing criteria to minimize investment and reduce maintenance expenses for this unit
Evaluating effects of changes in process plant design
A thorough understanding of the engineering, procurement and construction sequences is vital to comprehensively quantify all potential schedule and cost impacts during the pricing, review and approval process
Determining the true economic value of improved plant information
A new method is proposed for estimating benefits of the technology
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- BASF launches AdBlue GE (green electricity) to decarbonize mobility value chain 2/19
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- Orlen plans maintenance at Polish, Czech refineries in 2026 2/19
- India's Bharat Petroleum, HPCL Mittal buy Venezuelan oil 2/19
