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Process Optimization

Estimate water hammer loads in steam piping

Reliance Refinery: Darji, P.  |  Saha, S.

The problem is more complicated because of the two-phase flow

Optimize plant performance using dynamic simulation

Saudi Aramco: Al-Dossary, A.  |  Al-Juaid, M.
Snamprogetti: Brusamolino, C.  |  Meloni, R.
Hyperion Systems Engineering, Modeling and Simulation: Harismiadis, V. I.  |  Mertzanis, V.

This plant case history illustrates the benefits

Rethink your liquid-liquid separations

Koch-Glitsch, LP: Cusack, R.

A fresh look investigates general principles in designing process coalescers

Unifying framework for six sigma and process control

Six Sigma and Advanced Controls, Inc.: Deshpande, P. B.  |  Tantalean, R. Z.

The advances presented will improve quality and productivity

IT/automation convergence revisited

Tesoro Corp.: Kern, A.G.

Keeping automation close-coupled to operation is key

Maximize ethylene gain in acetylene removal units

Sud-Chemie Inc.: Blankenship, S.  |  Cooper, D. B.  |  Sun, M.  |  Urbancic, M. A.

New-generation catalysts and proper operating strategies offer improved selectivity and cycle length

Re-evaluate your expansion projects for the new global market

KBC Advanced Technologies, Inc.: Fairleigh, B.  |  Jacobs, J.  |  Ohmes, R.

Tighter economic conditions require refiners to reconsider benchmark and optimization tools for revamps

Explicit friction factor correlations for turbulent fluid flow in noncircular ducts and polymeric fluids

Bayer HealthCare: Goudar, C. T.
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center: Sonnad, J. R.

New equation provides highly accurate estimates

New explicit friction factor equation for turbulent flow in rough pipes

Bouali Sina Petrochemical Company: Sasan-Amiri, A.

It is more reliable and accurate than existing equations

Facility siting—balancing risk vs. cost

Brad Adams Walker Architecture, P.C.: Walker, B. A.

Companies should take a second look at identifying and analyzing hazards associated with temporary buildings