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Use of 3D scanning safely saves time, money for a Louisiana plant retrofitting

Trimble: Ahern, B.

The technology facilitates design by enabling interference checking, accurate parts prefabrication and visualization of results

Technology has created an alarm management crisis

ARC Advisory Group: O'Brien, L.

Here's what needs to be done to solve the problem

Why many experts are wrong in forecasting capital investments and other emerging events

Transmar Consult Inc.: Chevriere, J. P.  |  Munisteri, J. G.

The challenge for HPI managements competing for superior foresight is to create hindsight in advance

In pursuit of flawless project execution

Using a main automation and electrical contractor approach can provide predictable costs, consistent results, standardized and scalable designs, and lower risk of unexpected scope growth

Lessons learned during revamp of 34 year-old reformer

North Atlantic Refining Ltd.: Edmunds, K.
Born Heaters Canada ULC: Newnham, R.  |  Uzelac, S.

Retrofit of heater required unique engineering, design and construction methods

Simple, but often overlooked, plant design techniques

E-Technology, LLC: Gay, J. L.

Use these tips and real-world examples to improve the quality of your layouts

Is modularization right for your project?

One gasoil hydrotreater case history illustrates how $12.5 million was saved

Consider new approach to estimate styrene industry metrics

HSB Solomon Associates LLC: Jeng, J. S.  |  Jones, R. B.

Key benchmarks define operations performance for global industry

Consider integrated plant design and engineering

Aspen Technology: Dhole, V.
AspenTech: Mullick, S.

Innovative methods are vital in new project management

No small task to move plant from Kansas to Colombia

Wood Group: Dale, H.
ABOCOL: Garzon, R.
ABOCOL-Wood Group Alliance: Rios, J.

Relocating an entire agrochemical facility added needed capacity while saving significant time and money