Petrochemicals http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/RSS.aspx?FeedID=1734©2013 Hydrocarbon Processing60 Petrochemicals Consider 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 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 GMTUS-based ultra-low-sulfur gasoline rule releasedhttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3198364/US-based-ultra-low-sulfur-gasoline-rule-released.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTDriven by China, global methanol demand rises 23% in two yearshttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183718/Driven-by-China-global-methanol-demand-rises-23-in-two-years.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 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 GMTHP Briefhttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183713/HP-Brief.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 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 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