Process Optimization
Consider a new contractor selection process for a shutdown alliance
This formalized quality evaluation can yield company-wide strategic benefits
Project practices for success
Successful projects will result by following logical and proven project execution practices. Executing according to the practices presented here can result in a project that is: Completed within..
Document management throughout plant construction
Electronic system can improve design and communications between engineers, contractors and operators
World-class pipe-spool fabrication
Use these guidelines and checklist to evaluate a fabricator's ability to deliver the specified product on time
Calculate water in combustion air
A simple procedure estimates combustion-air moisture from wet- and dry-bulb temperatures
High-capacity distillation
New directions with trays increase tower capacities
Influence of piping vibration on pump shaft cracks
Vibration analysis found the problem
Improve DMT production
New processing techniques reduce raw material consumption for this polyester precursor
Successful closed-loop olefins plant optimization
Most of the important factors do not involve optimizer mechanics
Simple method determines flow regime for friction factor calculations
Use these criteria to avoid trial-anderror procedures
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