Is there a consensus about a distillation column distributed control system (DCS) control strategy? Much has been written about this topic, covering configuration possibilities, constraints and interacting control considerations.
ABB released its white paper which outlines how process automation systems will evolve to support industries as they undergo digital transformation and shift to sustainable energy sources.
The 1970s were marked by several historical events that affected not only the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) but nations around the world.
Operators at refineries, petrochemical plants and power generation companies are under constant pressure to reduce maintenance and operational costs, boost productivity, minimize risk of unplanned outages and maximize time between overhaul periods.
Xu, F.-J.,
Zhou, F.-H.,
Cao, Z.-M., China National Air Separation Engineering Co.;
Yang, Q.,
Zuber, L., Sulzer Chemtech Ltd.;
Dong, J.-J., Sulzer Chemtech China
The measured pressure drop of columns in air separation units (ASUs) is often reported as being higher than the predicted pressure drop.
Molecular management, energy efficiency and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have become major focuses for petrochemical complexes, including aromatics plants.
Pressure-relief devices play a critical role in the hydrocarbon processing industry.
It is widely accepted that new management methods are needed to curb the frequent delays and cost overruns observed in engineering and construction projects.
From a historical perspective, the traditional approach to deal with “unknown magnitude of nozzle loads” can be summarized here.
Oil and gas, petrochemical and chemical companies face the difficult challenge of maximizing profitability while achieving aggressive decarbonization objectives set for 2030 and beyond.