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Process Optimization

Improve engineering via whole-plant design optimization

Process Systems Enterprise Ltd.: Matzopoulos, M.
Repsol (Technology Unit): Martín Rodríguez, H.
Process Systems Enterprise, Inc.: Cano, A.

New simulation methods identify cost-effective advantages early

Viewpoint: Project engineering—myth and reality

MWKellog: Moulik, S.

Today, the term project engineer is used in a very wide spectrum in the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) industry. Starting from an assistant to the project manager, engineering manager..

Convert waste heat into eco-friendly energy

WorleyParsons: Bourji, A.  |  Barnhart, J.  |  Winningham, J.  |  Winstead, A.

New developments, such as the organic Rankine cycle, help operations go ‘green’

Optimize heat exchanger installations

Fluor Daniel India Pvt. Ltd.: Mandal, M.

This case study proves that a systematic approach for thermal design can identify substantial savings in projects

Prevent flow-induced vibration in heat exchangers

ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Co.: Wanni, A. S.  |  Ruzek, Z. F.

New technology can be used in existing tube bundles to enable higher flowrates without risk of tube damage

Implementing advanced process control on ammonia plants

Aspen Tech Middle East (ATME): Banerjee, P.
Petrochemical Industries Company: Al-Azmi, S.  |  Nayfeh, L.  |  Al-Azmi, K.

Benefits exceeding the guarantee were realized through APC by simultaneously stabilizing and optimizing the plant in the presence of significant feed density variations that impact the entire plant operation

What is new in API 610 11th Ed. (ISO 13709 2nd Ed.)?

Flowserve Corp.: Korkowski, F.
Consultant: Jones, R. L.

Updates to global specifications address pump reliability and much more

HP Control: Process control practice renewal—consequences

Clifftent Inc.: Latour, P. R.

In my April 2010 editorial, I initiated and justified a call for renewal of process control and IT practice in the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) with a review of the basics. In August 2010, I ..

HP Integration Strategies: 3D-design tools help EPCs and owner-operators alike

The wide diversity of energy market requirements, potential power sources and enabling technologies drives strong demand for design/build/operate solutions for projects in the hydrocarbon processing i..

HP Construction: North America

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Meche, Helen

C&I Engineering has completed the startup of what is said to be the world’s only dimethyl sulfide (DMS) plant, which is a cooperative venture between Hunt Refining Co. and Gaylord Chemical Co. LL..