Process Optimization
KBR and Petrobras come together for ammonia project
KBR has a contract with Petrobras to provide licensing, basic engineering and extended basic engineering, and technical consulting services for the development of a grassroots ammonia plant in Tres La..
Mustang selected for North Dakota refinery study
Mustang, is partnering with Corval Group to study the feasibility of increasing oil refining capacity in North Dakota.
KBR and SK Energy Co. Ltd. form joint venture
KBR has formed a joint venture, SK-KBR Technologies Pte. Ltd. (SK-KBR), with Korean-based SK Energy Co., Ltd. (SK Energy).
How will carbon emissions regulations revise energy conservation economics?
Including the cost of carbon in refinery project economics has the potential to convert previously marginal energy projects into more attractive options
Low-cost advanced process control project captures energy savings in utilities area
This low-cost project resulted in over $300,000 per year in benefits
Modify your vacuum-tower transfer line to increase benefits
Designing the vacuum unit is a challenge. Revamping the transfer line can make this unit more profitable
Advanced process control: quick and easy energy savings
Here are some of the energy savings benefits routinely produced by implementing advanced process control
Consider low-voltage AC drives for hazardous areas
Such drives used with electric motors can offer significant process improvements and energy savings for equipment used in explosive zones
Trading silicon for carbon: how to reduce energy usage through automation
The average plant can conservatively achieve 15% energy savings through this technology
How to avoid interface engineering problems
Here are several ways to accurately exchange information
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