Hydrocarbon Processing: 1994-Present Cumulative Index Subject-EA

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cumulative index: 1994 – present

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Environment		Date

	ACHEMA '94 perspective: A view of ACHEMA '94 conference A massive exhibit and numerous conference sessions address the petrochemical/chemical industry's current state and outlook	May-94
	ACHEMA '94 perspective: Detergents: the scene is changing New technologies and environmental issues are shaping the future of detergents and their ingredients. Here are the dynamics	May-94
	ACHEMA '94 perspective: The chemical industry, by country	May-94
	Belgium
	China
	France
	Germany
	India
	Italy
	Japan
	Korea
	The Netherlands
	United Kingdom
	United States
	ACHEMA '97 Perspective: A view of ACHEMA '97 conference The largest exhibit and industrial meeting addresses the present and future outlook for the petrochemical/chemical industry	May-97
	Argentina
	Belgium
	Brazil
	China
	France
	Germany
	India
	Italy
	Japan
	Korea
	Mexico
	Russia/The Former Soviet Union
	Thailand
	The Netherlands
	United Kingdom
	United States
	Venezuela
	ACHEMA Perspective 2003 The authors (executives from the chemical trade associations and HPI consultants in 15 countries that produce most of the world�s petrochemicals) summarize their countries� 2001 � 2002 petrochemical/chemical performance and provide outlooks for 2003.	May-03
	Argentina
	Belgium
	Brazil
	China
	France
	FSU (Russia)
	Germany
	Indonesia
	Japan
	Korea
	Mexico
	Saudi Arabia
	United Kingdom
	United States
	Venezuela
	Advanced Process Control and Information Systems Handbook This handbook-type industry reference source is produced biennially by the staff of Hydrocarbon Processing magazine. Licensors have provided flow diagrams and descriptions of major process control and information systems technologies. It is unique in that it shows how these technologies are applied to specific HPI processes and plants. The Handbook has become the user reference when implementing these advanced control and information system projects in the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI).
	Advanced Process Control and Information Systems 1995	Sep-95
	Advanced Process Control and Information Systems 1997	Sep-97
	Advanced Process Control and Information Systems 1999	Sep-99
	Advanced Process Control and Information Systems 2001	Sep-01
	Advanced Process Control and Information Systems 2003	Oct-03
	Advanced Process Control and Information Systems 2005	Oct-05
	Air pollution control options to successfully manage VOC/HAP emissions Choose the correct technology to comply with permitting requirements	Nov-03
	Apply biofiltration methods to manage VOC emissions �Green� technology can offer economic benefits while complying with permit requirements	Oct-03
	Apply new strategies for your clean fuels programs Credits and allotments for early compliance with low-sulfur fuels can be effective business tools	Feb-04
	Apply online analyzers to monitor �sulfur-free� fuel New x-ray fluorescence methods enable real-time detection of low sulfur concentration in hydrocarbons	Feb-04
	Applying instrumented overpressure protection systems Transient analysis is required to verify their effectiveness	Jan-06
	Applying temperature-activated relief devices Follow these system design and installation guidelines	Nov-05
	Are spent hydrocracking catalysts listed hazardous wastes? The author discusses critical points from the U.S. EPA's memorandum regarding spent ?dual purpose' catalysts	Jul-00
	Are you prepared if EPA demands an inspection of your plant? A quick overview highlights key environmental provisions that HPI managers should be watchful for	Aug-99
	Audit environmental processes using life cycle costs These easy-to-use forms include fixed and variable costs as part of the rough-cut elimination strategy when investigation remedial applications	Aug-94
	Avoid distorted translations of technical terms Knowing accurate English and Spanish usage diminishes risk of costly operational hazards	Dec-04
	Avoid these mistakes when installing a flare flowmeter New environmental regulations mandate reporting mass rates for hazardous compounds at flares. Apply these common sense guidelines and streamline meter selection	Jan-05
	Biocatalytic desulfurization The biorefining of petroleum fractions	Feb-94
	Biodiesel: A feedstock quandary Life cycle costs will affect feedstock selection for renewable fuels	Sep-07
	Biodiesel: clean fuel of the future New processing technologies uncover means to produce low-sulfur biomass-based diesel	Feb-05
	Biofuels: What is beyond ethanol and biodiesel? Emerging technologies to produce gasoline and diesel from renewable biological resources will reshape the agricultural, chemical and refining industries	Sep-07
	Bioventing reduces soil cleanup costs Supplied with oxygen and nutrients, naturally-occurring bacteria digest organic contaminants with no offgas	Aug-95
	Build a better NGL sour water stripping unit Better design practices can enhance process performance	Jan-03
	Build pollution prevention into system design Emerging computer-based tools incorporate environmental considerations into process development	Aug-94
	Burn liquid wastes efficiently Improved dispersion process for fired boilers can continuously incinerate varying olefin byproducts and recover the waste's thermal energy	Jan-99
	Burn wastes cost-effectively Incinerators provide safe, economical methods to convert hazardous aqueous/liquid byproducts into disposable residuals	May-98
	C₅ alkylate: a superior blending component This material has advantages for refiners using the complex model	Feb-94
	Calculate water in combustion air A simple procedure estimates combustion-air moisture from wet- and dry-bulb temperatures	Sep-98
	Can motor fuels be redesigned? How challenging is the task to provide 'green' transportation fuels without bankrupting the global economy?	Feb-08
	Can optical remote sensing techniques detect air contaminants? An industry-sponsored test investigates using open-path Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy to discern air emissions	Jan-98
	Case history: Converting an MTBE unit to isooctane operation Due to the ban of blending MTBE into RFG, this company revamped its operation to produce another gasoline component using technology never proven on world-scale levels	Sep-03
	Case history: Desulfurization of FCC naphtha This refiner used pilot-plant testing of actual refinery FCC streams to find the best technology for blending 10-ppm gasoline	Feb-04
	Cat naphtha sulfur management: undercut or not? Several processing options can create a high-sulfur heavy cat naphtha that concentrates FCC sulfur into one stream	Feb-01
	Ceramic coat furnace tubes for improved operations First introduced in October 1993 HP, this technology has now been proven to increase efficiency	Jan-97
	Choosing the wrong flame arrestor can prevent capacity enhancement This Iranian gas facility debottlenecked its process and increased production	Aug-07
	Clean fuels programs � Asia-Pacific and Western Europe styles Two refiners from different continents strive to meet the challenges of producing lower- sulfur fuels while endeavoring to protect the environment	Sep-03
	Clean fuels: What are the issues? Critical hurdles such as testing and supply distribution must be resolved as part of new fuel mandates	Feb-05
	Combine power options with clean fuels project A build-own-operate project structure involving refinery upgrade results in increased product yield and power production	Feb-01
	Command and control: a learning disability Will this traditional belief system work for tomorrow's managers?	May-98
	Computerization: problems and solutions To stay competitive you can't avoid it. Follow these suggestions to sidestep the pitfalls	Jun-94
	Consider a risk-based inspection program to improve safety and availability Within the framework of a process safety management program, this method helps to minimize maintenance costs and reduce plant risk level	Feb-03
	Consider an integrated execution methodology for your next project Two major refiners used a new project approach for their Clean Fuels Projects that ensured a quality, and timely, startup while minimizing expenses	Sep-04
	Consider diaphragm pumps for high environmental demands Other benefits include lower maintenance costs and higher efficiency	Aug-03
	Consider divided-wall technology for butadiene extraction Using this process can improve energy consumption and costs	Mar-02
	Consider dual magnetic hermetic bearing housing seals to protect both assets and the environment Here's where they can be used to improve reliability and reduce emissions from oil-mist lubrication systems	Nov-04
	Consider fast-track solution to increase crude production This Gulf-Coast refinery used an innovative approach to debottleneck wastewater treatment to raise site processing capability	Nov-04
	Consider improved liquid alkylation catalysts To process 'cleaner fuels,' refiners will seek octane gains from the blending pool; alkylate refinements are a possible solution	Feb-01
	Consider integrating refining and petrochemical operations Converting low-value gas oil streams via hydrocracking yields high-value olefins feedstocks	Feb-04
	Consider membrane technologies to treat oily wastewater Advanced methods enable recycling process water for plant applications	Nov-07
	Consider new FCC technologies to produce low-sulfur gasoline Capital-free techniques such as catalyst and additive programs are viable options when meeting clean fuel specifications	Sep-03
	Consider new synergistic methods to upgrade bitumen Innovative methods conserve energy resources for oil sands projects	Dec-07
	Consider new refinery compliance standards now being set through litigation actions In addition to established environmental laws, the U.S. EPA uses enforcement settlements to devise more stringent performance for manufacturing facilities, especially refineries	Aug-02
	Consider new regasification technology for natural gas transport Constructing new terminals requires overcoming resistance to meet energy needs	Jan-08
	Consider new technologies to replace MTBE Processing methods enable using 'stranded' MTBE facilities and feedstocks for high-octane applications	Feb-02
	Consider online sulfur measurement for clean fuels A new analytical method can increase process optimization and regulation compliance.	Feb-02
	Consider onsite gas supply to meet processing needs By outsourcing industrial gas sources, refiners can focus resources � capital and manpower � on upgrading crude oil into higher-value products	Feb-03
	Consider over-the-fence product stream swapping to raise profitability By exchanging process streams, neighboring HPI facilities can increase yields without new unit construction.	Mar-02
	Consider oxygen monitoring systems designed for safety and reliability Programmable automation controllers can give added performance	May-05
	Consider physical solvents to treat natural gas New systems cost-effectively remove high-CO2 concentrations to meet pipeline specs	Jun-03
	Consider remote-control methods for floating roof tanks Continuous online methods fine-tune safety and control operations for these storage tanks	Nov-05
	Consider revamping hydrotreaters to handle higher H₂ partial pressures Most clean fuel programs will reuse existing equipment. A thorough review of pressure ratings can optimize design opportunities	Mar-04
	Consider SCR to mitigate NO_x emissions Integrated H₂ production with a stationary gas turbine yields processing gases, steam and electricity while complying with stringent air-emission requirements of a nonattainment area	Nov-03
	Consider using hydrogen plants to cogenerate power needs Many forces are reshaping the worldwide hydrogen market; refiners have several options to receive steam and electrical power from a hydrogen plant	Dec-99
	Consider using new technology to improve FCC unit reliability In this revamp project, installing new equipment increased throughput with the added bonus of greater mechanical integrity for the unit	Feb-05
	Consider using reverse jet scrubber technology for FCC offgases Installing this technology helped a refinery meet its air and particulate emissions	Sep-05
	Consider using 'soft analyzers’ to improve SRU control Researchers use neural networks and regression methods to build models that accurately predict H₂S and SO₂ in tail gas	Jan-00
	Consider validating process data to develop realistic hydrogen balances With accurate information, refiners can apply new assessment tools to fine-tune plant networks	Jul-05
	Constructing and designing blast-resistant buildings New technology improves safety and reliability for this critical plant structure	Nov-05
	Control contaminants in olefin feedstocks and products, Part 1 Operators can use this technology review when evaluating available process design options and treatments	Jul-96
	Control contaminants in olefin feedstocks and products, Part 2 New technologies selectively remove problematic compounds	Sep-96
	Control corrosion in washwater systems When operating reactor wash units above design conditions residual salts can cause equipment failures	Jun-97
	Control cyanides at source A refiner develops an action plan to reduce cyanide emissions from FCCU sour water streams	Jul-98
	Control FCC flue-gas emissions An innovative approach removes SO_x, NO_x and particulates from gas streams with minimized effluents and byproducts	Jul-00
	Control loading emissions Techniques for destroying or recycling vapors can benefit operators of ship, barge, rail car and tank truck facilities	May-98
	Control refinery NO_X emissions cost-effectively Refiner uses new ultra low-NO_x burner technology to control emission levels from major sources	Nov-01
	Control refinery NO_x with SCRs Installing new technology provided this refiner with more flexibility with fuel gas and reduced total plant emissions	Nov-04
	Control valve fugitive emissions Inspection and maintenance programs are the most cost-effective control measures	Aug-97
	Control VOC emissions Consider these helpful suggestions to reduce or eliminate hydrocarbon or toxic emissions in process plant	Aug-95
	Convert oil sands into distillate cost-effectively New hydrocracking methods upgrades bitumen into low-sulfur naphtha	Jan-06
	Cost-effectively improve hydrotreater designs When retrofitting for clean fuels specification, consider present and future flexibility of licensed hydrotreating technologies	Nov-01
	Cost-effectively reduce emissions for natural gas processing Through an industry-government initiative, companies can voluntarily identify and carry out operating methods to minimize greenhouse gas releases	Oct-99
	Creating the 'smart plant' Before too long, your doorbell may ring and a repairman might say, �I received a request over the Web from your refrigerator to come and replace the drive belt.� Will process equipment be far behind?	Oct-03
	Demonstrating tail-gas treater reliability reduces costs Use fault tree analysis to predict downtime and improve unit design	Apr-95
	Design a turnkey floating LNG facility Important factors to consider when planning an FPSO	Jul-04
	Design an effective storm water pollution prevention plan Using practical checklists, engineers can execute housekeeping and operational procedures that reduce the workload on the wastewater treatment plant	Aug-95
	Design ‘clean’ chemical processes Mass integration tools facilitate optimal resource usage while reducing waste generation	Apr-98
	Detect fugitive emissions with lasers Using near infrared spectroscopy, refiners can monitor fencelines for hazardous compounds	May-96
	Direct heat recovery of a cogeneration unit saves utilities and reduces emissions Other benefits include improved refinery onstream time and reduced heater fouling/ coking	Jul-04
	Do you manage your environmental risks effectively? Companies achieve compliance by using the corporate management system to handle their environmental agenda	Dec-96
	Do your environmental practices offer a payback? Using a new management tool, companies can actually achieve profits on compliance spending	Aug-97
	Does the HON apply to your facility? Refiners must use common-sense rules to meet new emission standards	Aug-94
	E85—it's a whole new ballgame Additive programs must be designed to handle higher ethanol concentrations in renewable fuels	Feb-08
	Energy balances and climate change—hard choices for Asia Oil and gas industries will play a pivotal role in carbon-emission reduction programs	May-07
	Energy waste: A process quality defect? Many engineers know how their companies could profitably save energy, but the problem is to convince management	Feb-96
	Environmental Processes Handbook This handbook-type industry reference source features emerging remedial processes handling air, water and solid HPI waste streams. Each 'clean' process technology description includes flow diagram as well as application, operations, waste definitions, regulatory applications, economics and licensor information.
	Environmental Processes '93	Aug-93
	Environmental Processes '94	Aug-94
	Environmental Processes '96	Aug-96
	Environmental Processes '98	Aug-98
	Equipment health management program improves plant reliability Following these guidelines will ensure a well-designed and efficient plant	Oct-97
	Ergonomics is still good business Though legislation in the U. S. has stalled, these principles and resources can be applied to improve productivity	Nov-01
	EU environmental laws impact fuels’ requirements European refiners will have to make adjustments and investments to meet 2000/2005 "clean" gasoline and diesel specifications	May-00
	FCCU main fractionator revamp for CARB gasoline production Here is one refiner�s experience with a major project to produce clean gasoline	Feb-98
	Fine-tune compliance requirements for your company Internet-based technologies improve managing environmental and safety information in petrochemical facilities	May-08
	Fine-tune FCC operations for changing fuels market New technology improves FCC performance and operational reliability	Sep-05
	Fine-tune operations through computational fluid dynamics Advanced modeling methods assist engineers to troubleshoot existing processing equipment	Jun-05
	Fine-tune SCR operations Improving the quality of aqueous ammonia can reduce maintenance and raise reliability for pollutant-abatement system	Jan-05
	Fire-safe packing curbs emissions Hybrid valve packing system combines fluoropolymer with graphite and still meets EPA leakage requirements	Oct-97
	Five steps to street smart environmental management An effective plant-level professional will employ these useful guidelines	Apr-98
	Floating-roof technology advances with lessons learned from an 80-year history Consider these design fundamentals when selecting your storage solution	Sep-03
	Gas Processes Handbook This handbook-type industry reference source features the latest commercially viable gas processing processes categorized by process function. It contains flow diagrams and descriptions of commercially viable gas processing processes from licensors. Included are drying, treating, contaminant removal, cleanup, hydrogen, liquefied natural gas, syngas, sulfur, gas-to-liquids, etc. Each process description includes a full color flow diagram as well as application, operation, economic, yield and licensor information. The processes are indexed by process and contributing company.
	Gas Processes '94	Apr-94
	Gas Processes ’96	Apr-96
	Gas Processes ’98	Apr-98
	Gas Processes 2000	Apr-00