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Applied artificial intelligence for delayed coking

Hydrocarbon Processing / November 2000
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Implement this real-time technology to improve process control results

HP Control: Why visit MyPlant.com?

Hydrocarbon Processing / October 2000
Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Kane, L.
Process Control

MyPlant.com held a seminar for editors on September 21 - 23 in Scottsdale, Arizona. The purpose was to show the "press" what is available on the site today and discuss future plans in i..

Hydrocracker advanced control improves profitability Fig 1

Hydrocarbon Processing / October 2000
Process Control

Fig. 1. The hydrocracker consists of three main units: first- and second-stage reactors, and a fractionator. ..

Hydrocracker advanced control improves profitability

Hydrocarbon Processing / October 2000
Process Control

This refinery maximized jet fuel yield, while minimizing hydrogen consumption

Modern advanced control pays back rapidly

Hydrocarbon Processing / September 2000
Honeywell Hi-Spec Solutions: la Grange, T. G.
ProSys Engineering Pty Ltd.: Taylor, A. J.
Sasol Technology: Gous, G. Z.
Process Control / Information Systems

Applying proven multivariable predictive control (MPC) techniques coupled with robust online product quality predictions is an effective way to maximize unit profitability. This approach has been used..

Consider fieldbus for retrofits

Hydrocarbon Processing / September 2000
Fisher-Rosemount: Dunlap, R.
Process Control / Information Systems

Benefits result from reduced maintenance, greater safety and increased performance

Implementing a refinery information system

Hydrocarbon Processing / September 2000
Brad Adams Walker Architecture: Smith, K. D.
Comcept Internatinal, Inc.: Karasiuk, C. J.  |  Rooney, D. J.
Process Control / Information Systems

The South African refining company, Natref (jointly owned by Sasol and Total, South Africa), recently integrated a large refinery management information system into the operation of its Sasolburg refi..

Challenges in control room design

Hydrocarbon Processing / September 2000
Brad Adams Walker Architecture, P.C.: Walker, B. A.
Brad Adams Walker Architecture: Smith, K. D.
Process Control / Information Systems

Use these guidelines to reduce shiftwork fatigue and increase operator awareness+

Economics of business process integration and automation

Hydrocarbon Processing / September 2000
Aspen Technology, Inc.: Holden, D. G.
Process Control / Information Systems

Where along the automated integration continuum should your plant be?

Automated steady-state identification in multivariable systems

Hydrocarbon Processing / September 2000
School of Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University: Brown, P. R.  |  Rhinehart, R. R.
Process Control / Information Systems

Use this technique for better results and less computational burden