Process Optimization
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
HP Water Management: What's happening with the Legionella Standard?-Part 2
The present draft document provides more than performance metrics, it specifically details a single set of mandatory monitoring practices and corrective actions—the "exclusively correct practice..
Design your sulfur facility with market uncertainty in mind
These strategies can effectively deliver sulfur to the marketplace
- Digital Exclusive: Diesel demand, FCC flexibility and the growing role of additive technologies 8/4
- AnalytiChem launches CONOSTAN® GC standards range for fuel testing 8/4
- AMETEK introduces Grabner Vision Pro Series with next-generation performance in fuel analysis 8/4
- Motiva plans to begin FCCU restart at Texas (U.S.) refinery on Wednesday 8/4
- EPA gives Delek refinery biofuel relief, finds HF Sinclair petitions ineligible 8/4
- Brazil implements temporary 32% ethanol blend in gasoline 8/4

