Process Optimization
Biorefineries: Fact or fiction?
Technology advances facilitate building integrated chemical complexes based on renewable feedstocks that can cost-effectively process ethylene derivatives
HP Water Management: Update on water treatment for ethanol plants
Several refiners have recently purchased ethanol plants; here are some insights into the water treatment issues in these plants. The unit operation with the most stringent water requirement is the low..
Are floating LNG facilities viable options?
Here's how to evaluate technological and commercial issues of these units
Consider new approach for floating LNG units
Combined technical expertise for onshore and offshore LNG facilities reduces risks and capital costs for new installations
Minimize risks from cryogenic exposure on LNG facilities
A rational approach investigates methods to protect equipment and infrastructure from liquefied natural gas releases
Consider investing in a standard-compliant process analyzer
High profits are realized with accurate vapor pressure testing
Estimate water hammer loads in steam piping
The problem is more complicated because of the two-phase flow
Optimize plant performance using dynamic simulation
This plant case history illustrates the benefits
Rethink your liquid-liquid separations
A fresh look investigates general principles in designing process coalescers
Unifying framework for six sigma and process control
The advances presented will improve quality and productivity
- Transitional Industries and CFEnergia sign feedstock supply contract for $3.3-B Pacifico Mexinol project 2/17
- Neste and World Fuel Services extend partnership, expanding SAF availability at more than 100 airports in Europe 2/17
- U.S. refined product exports by tanker increase to > 6.3 MMbpd in January 2/17
- Japan's oil and gas independence climbs to highest since 2009 2/17
- Dangote signs $400-MM equipment deal with China's XCMG to speed up refinery expansion 2/17
- Former Lukoil-owned ISAB refinery in Sicily exits crisis procedure 2/17
