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Process Optimization

Temperature variation and its effects on pH

Gujarat Refinery, Indian Oil Corporation Limited: Ramakumar, K. R.

This important parameter is often overlooked in day-to-day operations

HP Water Management: Strategies to manage reliability of utility water systems - Part 2: Tools to improve operator competency

MarTech Systems, Inc.: Huchler, L. A.

Employees are important contributors to maintaining systems reliability. The increasing complexity of process control systems and reduction in staffing levels demand better-educated and more proficien..

Relation between knock and physical properties explored

Advisor, Essar Oil Ltd.: Rao, P. K.

New research improves estimating knock (octane numbers) by simpler methods

Increase distillation capacity with side heaters and coolers

Esfahan Oil Refining Co.: Yahyaabadi, R.

Debottlenecking towers involves close review of product yields while reducing tray flooding and energy consumption

HP Viewpoint: Strategies to manage reliability of water systems—Water doctors

MarTech Systems, Inc.: Huchler, L. A.

"Water doctor" is a colloquial term for a professional who serves as an expert technical resource for utility systems in industrial operations. Corporations typically employ this professional to provi..

How to handle low-liquid loadings

CH2M Hill: Sloley, A. W.
Sulzer Chemtech USA, Inc.: Summers, D. R.

Better tray design techniques reveal dynamics to improve minimum liquid load conditions

Consider continuous thermodynamics approach for modeling

WorleyParsons: Datta, K. A.
Fort Wheeler Eastern Pte. Ltd.: Singh, S.

A new simulation method selectively uses key components to optimize various refining units

Tank farm safety design: Updates

Plant Engineering Construction Pte., Ltd.: Swarup, J.

New review queries guidelines and various international codes for tank farm bunds

Reduce stress in piping layouts

Reliance Refinery: Chowdhary, M. G.  |  Darji, P.  |  Sharma, R. S.

Several examples illustrate proper designs

Spot energy-savings opportunities in your plant

Petro-Canada: Patel, S.

Choosing the appropriate equipment design and other system components can improve system reliability and save money