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Presentations included an overview of new technology developments and improvements to a variety of AspenTech software products. One speaker focused on aspenONE, a web-based user interface that allows process industry professionals to work with aspenONE software anytime, anywhere.
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With 2012 revenue of approximately $23 million, the Purate business of AkzoNobel provides patented, proprietary chlorine dioxide programs for use in a wide array of water treatment applications. Completion of the deal is subject to customary regulatory clearances and other standard closing conditions.
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Idemitsu Kosan, one of Japan's largest refining and petrochemical companies, said it hopes to modernize its control systems at Tokuyama while adopting global best practices and applications that can be added onto the Experion architecture quickly and with minimal disruption to operations.
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The new technology is cost-effective, according to GE officials, and will provide corrosion protection of refinery boiler and steam-condensate systems while minimizing the potential for formation of corrosive amine salts in crude distillation units where utility steam is used in crude processing.
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The Algiers refinery, located 10 km south of Algiers, in Algeria, is being revamped to increase crude oil processing capacity and ensure it can produce gasoline at specifications similar to those used throughout Europe. Emerson will supply about 600 of its Fisher control valves and regulators.
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Chemind adds new waterproofing technology to Grace’s global construction products portfolio and establishes its first waterproofing R&D and manufacturing facility in Australia. The new site will make waterproofing materials for repair, maintenance and improvement markets and for new construction.
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A new study from ARC says that developing countries, such as China and India, will drive the majority of Asia’s growth in pressure transmitter shipments going forward.
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ABB’s delivery for the project will help to measure and control the quality of the LNG at all points in the process by providing precise, continuous online measurements of critical variables as the gas is turned into liquid. ABB will then integrate the analyzer systems with other site systems.
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A Siemens executive noted that over the next few years, the largest unconventional growth outside of North America will be in the gas sector, led by China, Argentina and Saudi Arabia.
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Operating companies are increasing efforts to reduce the risk of catastrophic events such as the release of toxic, reactive or explosive chemicals that can damage the environment or plant assets.
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Metso has a large installed base for process automation products and valves, especially in the Thai pulp and paper industry. Customers include the Siam Cement Group, which has a pulp mill and several paper mills in the area. The new service center is located in Banpong, Ratchaburi.
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Experion PKS will help to optimize production processes by providing the tight integration of production subsystems as well as safety, industrial security and advanced control systems, enabling plant operators to work more effectively and make more informed decisions, according to the companies.
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The contract is part of eni’s plan to improve the refinery infrastructure and to ensure a reliable connection with the onshore Tempa Rossa oil plant. ABB is responsible for the engineering, procurement and construction of the new installation, including project management and pre-commissioning.
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Honeywell will be the main automation contractor (MAC) for this project, providing Linde and other engineering, procurement and construction contractors involved in the project with integrated control and safety systems. Honeywell’s technologies were previously implemented at the Borouge UAE site.
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Focus on the big safety improvements and the real problems. This fundamental concept applies to many tasks in addition to functional safety.
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Under the contract KBC will provide a five-year licence for Petro-SIM, selected SIM models and software services to TonenGeneral. The deal will include initial software implementation services.
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Using very conservative estimation methods, the estimated benefits for operator training simulators (OTS) show a return on investment certain to surpass the typical corporate investment hurdle rate.
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This article offers new insight into how the user interfaces to the next generation of process engineering software might look, how they will benefit their users and the key enablers that will make it all possible.