Reactorshttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/RSS.aspx?FeedID=1805©2013 Hydrocarbon Processing60ReactorsConsider 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 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 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 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 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 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 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