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Process Optimization

Improved regasification methods reduce emissions

Mustang Engineers, LP: Hubbard, B. S.  |  Worthington, W. S.

New technologies promote monetization of global LNG

LNG receiving and regasification terminal operations

Vopak LNG Holding BV: Lemmers, S. P. B.

Understanding and controlling boil-off gas pressure enhances energy efficiency

Recover lube extraction gasoils from vacuum distillation units

Bantrel Co.: Zeidan, A.

Modeling methods explore revamping the vacuum unit to optimize lube oil production

Consider dividing wall distillation to separate solvents

Koch-Glitsch UK: Spencer, G.

Using an established technology as part of a revamp installation provided new products at lower capital and operating costs than conventional methods

Fine-tune operations through computational fluid dynamics

ABB Lummus Global: Gartside, R. J.
ANSYS, Inc.: Schowalter, D.
ABB Lummus Global Bloomfield: Ponzi, P. R.

Advanced modeling methods assist engineers to troubleshoot existing processing equipment

Pattern recognition displays capture advanced process control benefits

LyondellBasell Industries: Chang, E.

Operational score graphs provide a real-time indication of a controller's performance

Consider dynamic simulation for successful training

To streamline startup and subsequent operations of a new 1-butene unit, a dynamic simulator provided engineers and operators with experience prior to commissioning

Are you getting the full benefits from your advanced process control systems?

Aspen Technology, Inc.: Canney, W. M.

Myths about automation programs prevent companies from unleashing their full profit potential

Cut your energy bills

Shell Chemicals Ltd.: Thompson, I.
Shell Global Solutions International BV: van der Heijden

A European olefins plant used tailor-made, integrated solutions that reduced energy costs with minimal capital expenditure

Multivariable control and real-time optimization – an industrial practical view

Petrobras: Rotava, O.  |  Zanin, A. C.

Here's what can be achieved with each technology and how they are integrated at this plant