Process Engineering - Europehttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/RSS.aspx?FeedID=1713©2013 Hydrocarbon Processing60Process Engineering - EuropeAsset information management improves life cycle benefits for equipmenthttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3198510/Asset-information-management-improves-life-cycle-benefits-for-equipment.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTAvoid hidden costs of suction-specific speed in pumpinghttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3198522/Avoid-hidden-costs-of-suction-specific-speed-in-pumping.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTCase 72: Interaction between disciplines when troubleshootinghttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3199134/Case-72-Interaction-between-disciplines-when-troubleshooting.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTConsider both actual and virtual spare parts inventoryhttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3198969/Consider-both-actual-and-virtual-spare-parts-inventory.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTConsider integral-gear compressors in CO2 serviceshttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3198518/Consider-integral-gear-compressors-in-CO2-services.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTConsider novel CGC and front-end depropanizer system for olefins productionIn the presented case study, an innovative design for an integrated CGC-DeC3 system introduces part of the heavier condensate from the early compression stages directly into the high-pressure (HP) depropanizer.http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3199068/Consider-novel-CGC-and-front-end-depropanizer-system-for-olefins-production.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTEnhance operation and reliability of dividing-wall columnshttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3199073/Enhance-operation-and-reliability-of-dividing-wall-columns.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTInvestigate power limitations in a large steam turbinehttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3198904/Investigate-power-limitations-in-a-large-steam-turbine.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTManage your time constructivelyhttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3198499/Manage-your-time-constructively.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTRerating rotating equipment optimizes olefins plant performanceRerating your installed compressors and steam turbines can become a cost-effective, time-saving solution for increasing throughput without having to invest in new equipment. http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3198838/Rerating-rotating-equipment-optimizes-olefins-plant-performance.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTSeal safety may require going beyond typical standardsTop industry professionals believe users must reach beyond typical standards in applying safer mechanical seals when hazardous and toxic chemicals are involved.http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3198916/Seal-safety-may-require-going-beyond-typical-standards.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTAre Arctic projects safe?Key industry officials answer a poll question from HydrocarbonProcessing.comhttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183714/Are-Arctic-projects-safe.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTEthylene in evolution: 50 years of changing markets and economicshttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183729/Ethylene-in-evolution-50-years-of-changing-markets-and-economics.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTEvaluate challenges in meeting clean-fuel specifications with heavier crudehttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183797/Evaluate-challenges-in-meeting-clean-fuel-specifications-with-heavier-crude.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTFact-checking list from recent reliability conferenceshttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183724/Fact-checking-list-from-recent-reliability-conferences.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTHigh-pressure polyethylene: Reemergence as a specialty chemical or not?The analysis results indicate that, while investment capital for new plants favors LLDPE, plant profitability—which is a function of product slate (revenue) and cost—is, in many cases, higher for LDPE plants.http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183781/High-pressure-polyethylene-Reemergence-as-a-specialty-chemical-or-not.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTHPI Focus: New vs. debottlenecking projectsAs most owners do not have adequately skilled engineering teams to study these scenarios, engaging an experienced, qualified engineering contractor to support the conceptual study is often warranted.http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183783/HPI-Focus-New-vs-debottlenecking-projects.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTImprove coker efficiency with reliable valve automationThe case history discusses conditions occurring in delayed coker operations at two refineries in Louisiana, the impacts on valve performance, and a solution that offers extended life, better reliability and other benefits.http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183813/Improve-coker-efficiency-with-reliable-valve-automation.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTIndustrial considerations for BYODhttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183726/Industrial-considerations-for-BYOD.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTInnovationshttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183722/Innovations.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTNorth American olefin producers riding the shale gas waveWith the prospect of abundant low-cost ethane, several producers have announced intentions to build new ethylene capacity.http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183769/North-American-olefin-producers-riding-the-shale-gas-wave.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTShale energy resources driving resurgence for ethylene industryhttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183764/Shale-energy-resources-driving-resurgence-for-ethylene-industry.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTTake a quicker approach to staggered blowdownhttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183827/Take-a-quicker-approach-to-staggered-blowdown.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTUse model-based temperature control for fixed-bed reactorshttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183778/Use-model-based-temperature-control-for-fixed-bed-reactors.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT