Process Engineering - Engineering & Designhttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/RSS.aspx?FeedID=1714©2013 Hydrocarbon Processing60Process Engineering - Engineering & DesignAre you using pinch technology effectively in your daily operations?—Part 1http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3213542/Are-you-using-pinch-technology-effectively-in-your-daily-operationsPart-1.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTCan process automation increase energy efficiency?Energy efficiency doesn’t imply producing less to reduce energy consumptions, but rather improving plant productivity and effectiveness, allowing plants to produce the same amount of product with fewer resources.http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3213538/Can-process-automation-increase-energy-efficiency.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTCase history: New developments with lower catalyst-to-feed ratios for FCC unitsA study was conducted using a series of FCC catalysts that included reduced rare-earth content and increased zeolite Y quantity systems. The goal was to raise gasoline yield along with greater yields of olefins.http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3213535/Case-history-New-developments-with-lower-catalyst-to-feed-ratios-for-FCC-units.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTGain more flexibility with special liners for reciprocating compressor cylindersBy changing only the crank-end head, piston and rod assembly, the same cylinder body can be mounted on any of the common 5-in. to 7-in. stroke compressor frames that have been manufactured in the last five decades. http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3212797/Gain-more-flexibility-with-special-liners-for-reciprocating-compressor-cylinders.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTHow to select the ‘best’ fired heater for your operationsWith the fluctuation of natural gas pricing, it is important to evaluate technically feasible solutions and choose the most economical alternative. Ultimately, this leads to a simpler and more cost-effective solution.http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3213536/How-to-select-the-best-fired-heater-for-your-operations.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTOptimize crude preheat train to balance efficiency and operabilityhttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3213541/Optimize-crude-preheat-train-to-balance-efficiency-and-operability.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTAsset 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 GMTOptimize vacuum ejector operationshttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3199124/Optimize-vacuum-ejector-operations.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 GMTUS demand for corrosion inhibitors to reach $2.5 billionhttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3198401/US-demand-for-corrosion-inhibitors-to-reach-25-billion.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT