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A fast simulation algorithm for industrial cracking furnaces Comparison with actual plant data shows it is accurate enough for real-time optimization |
Dec-02 | ||
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A path forward for DCS alarm management Follow these guidelines to reduce operator overload and improve plant safety |
Nov-03 |
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A step-by-step approach to advanced process control This implementation procedure makes the technology more practical for less obvious processes |
Oct-03 |
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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 |
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ACHEMA '94 perspective: Asian petrochemicals: what impact? East Asia offers opportunities for both international and regional companies. Windows will open and close each country |
May-94 |
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ACHEMA '94 perspective: The chemical industry, by country |
May-94 |
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Achieving operational excellence in gas plants Real-time performance diagnostics provide substantial benefits |
Jan-05 |
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Adaptive control of sulfur recovery units Efficiency was increased by improving tail gas ratio control |
Aug-94 |
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Advanced control improves MHC-VGO unit operation |
Mar-95 |
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Advanced control methods improve polymers' business cycle Using nonlinear technologies, major polyolefins manufacturer increases plant capacity without equipment retrofits |
Apr-04 |
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Advanced level control: explained and analyzed Use these guidelines to significantly improve plant operation |
Jun-95 |
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Advanced Process Control and Information Systems Handbook This handbook-type industry reference source is produced biennially by the staff of Hydrocarbon Processing magazine. It contains flow diagrams and descriptions of major process control and information systems technologies from over 20 licensors. 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). |
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Advanced Process Control and Information Systems 1995 |
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Advanced Process Control and Information Systems 1997 |
Sep-97 | ||
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Advanced Process Control and Information Systems 1999 |
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Allowable vapor control valve pressure drops Understand the relationship between the pressure drop and the process system |
Mar-08 |
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Analyze trace sulfur compounds in hydrocarbon gas streams Use these techniques to accurately identify and quantify sulfur in fuel gases |
Apr-97 |
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APC improves TA/PTA plant profits Product quality improvements and increased throughput were primarily responsible for the benefits |
Oct-97 |
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Applications for multifunction pressure instruments Case histories show how these devices can improve reliability and lower costs |
Oct-03 |
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Applied artificial intelligence for delayed coking Implement this real-time technology to improve process control results |
Nov-00 |
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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 |
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Applying FT-IR in chemical cleaning This analysis technique can reduce maintenance costs by identifying deposits and films |
Aug-97 |
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Applying instrumented overpressure protection systems Transient analysis is required to verify their effectiveness |
Jan-06 |
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Applying neural networks Use these practical guidelines for successful applications |
Sep-98 |
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Applying safety instrumented systems to raw natural gas complexes Safety transmitters provide a higher level of protection than conventional instruments |
Nov-05 |
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Applying temperature-activated relief devices Follow these system design and installation guidelines |
Nov-05 |
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Are you getting the full benefits from your advanced process control systems? Myths about automation programs prevent companies from unleashing their full profit potential |
Jun-05 |
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Assessing profitability of real-time optimization Perform these pre- and post-project audits |
Jun-04 |
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Automate halogen and sulfur detection in hydrocarbons New instrumentation methodology makes this analysis quick and simple |
Jun-04 |
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Automated steady-state identification in multivariable systems Use this technique for better results and less computational burden |
Sep-00 |
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Avoid control valve application problems with physics-based models Kinetic energy criteria have many limitations |
Aug-01 |
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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 |
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Benefits of advanced process control maintenance Program reduces maintenance costs and increases return on investment |
Jan-95 |
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Benefits of electronic device description language for fieldbus installations The technology is a major advancement toward achieving interoperability of intelligent field instrumentation incorporating different fieldbus protocols |
Mar-05 |
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Better reciprocating compressor capacity control Developments in the automotive and electronics industries are enabling improvements |
Feb-97 |
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Bioventing reduces soil cleanup costs Supplied with oxygen and nutrients, naturally-occurring bacteria digest organic contaminants with no offgas |
Aug-95 |
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Burn wastes cost-effectively Incinerators provide safe, economical methods to convert hazardous aqueous/liquid byproducts into disposable residuals |
May-98 |
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Calculate hydrocarbon dew point for natural gas Using this methodology can save costs and time |
May-05 |
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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 |
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Case history: Revisit fundamentals for blending rules Refiners use models to optimize operations, but are these models totally accurate? |
Mar-04 |
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Centralized control room operates five process units The 'stretch' thinking of project team members produced an innovative building in just one and a half years |
Apr-02 |
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Challenges in control room design Use these guidelines to reduce shiftwork fatigue and increase operator situational awareness |
Sep-00 |
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Challenges in simulating heat exchanger networks Engineering judgment plays a vital role when building, monitoring performance and troubleshooting software models |
Oct-96 |
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Chemical plant satisfies OSHA and ISO standards Improve employee skills and receive ISO certification, as well |
Jun-95 |
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Chromatographic methods to analyze ethanol and gasoline/ethanol blends These techniques offer better process control and can improve the bottom line |
Mar-08 |
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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 |
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Combine temperature surveys, field tests and gamma scans for effective troubleshooting Each method offers pros and cons; yet combined, these techniques form a powerful tool to diagnose operational problems in fractionators |
Apr-03 |
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Combine troubleshooting and continuous monitoring of dynamic data for critical machinery Advanced systems provide more data and increase reliability |
Aug-05 |
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Computerization: problems and solutions To stay competitive you can't avoid it. Follow these suggestions to sidestep the pitfalls |
Jun-94 |
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Connecting fieldbus—selecting the system to match the task Power supplies, cables and connectors are critical to project success |
Mar-08 |
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Condition monitoring for reciprocating compressors Practical experience with computer-aided online systems shows how useful they can be |
Sep-02 |
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Consider a neuro-fuzzy system to model a delayed coking process Soft-sensing techniques can be used to achieve realistic control models |
Sep-02 |
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Consider a satellite-based communications backup system This refiner lost communications during a hurricane. Here's how it solved the problem |
Mar-07 |
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Consider comprehensive CPD efforts to cut costs With performance real-time field data, designers can devise process retrofits at the conceptual stage that control project scope and minimize engineering revisions during FEED and detailed engineering |
Jun-02 |
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Consider dynamic simulation for successful training To streamline startup and subsequent operations of a new 1-butene unit, a dynamic simulator provided engineers and operators with experience prior to commissioning |
Jun-05 |
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Consider dynamic simulation tools when planning new plant startup Simulation-based operator training uncovers potential process and operational problems before feed enters the unit |
Oct-03 |
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Consider fieldbus for retrofits Benefits result from reduced maintenance, greater safety and increased performance |
Sep-00 |
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Consider genetic programming for process identification Given process input-output data, it is now possible to automatically obtain the functional forms of best fitting expressions |
Jul-99 |
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Consider integrated plant design and engineering Innovative methods are vital in new project management |
Dec-07 |
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Consider modeling tools to revamp existing process units In this case history, a refiner uses simulation models with plant test data to debottleneck a crude unit |
Jun-00 |
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Consider MRA for online analysis This new technique uses radio frequencies to do quantitative evaluations on hydrocarbon streams |
Jun-04 |
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Consider near infrared methods for inline blending A comparison shows the benefits vs. CFR knock engine tests |
Jun-05 |
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Consider neural networks for process identification Although the industrial system tested is inherently complex, the model predictions are very good |
Jun-95 |
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Consider new technology to reduce development life cycles New concept approaches rapidly move novel products and manufacturing methods from lab-scale to full-commercial units |
Apr-04 |
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Consider online monitoring of HF acid when optimizing alkylation operations In an innovative effort, this refiner improved operations and reduced acid losses by installing an online analyzer to measure HF compositions |
Aug-01 |
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Consider online predictive technology to reduce electric motor maintenance costs Continuous monitoring can increase plant revenue and minimize downtime |
Jul-02 |
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Consider online sulfur measurement for clean fuels A new analytical method can increase process optimization and regulation compliance. |
Feb-02 |
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Consider oxygen monitoring systems designed for safety and reliability Programmable automation controllers can give added performance |
May-05 |
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Consider piping models for safety evaluations New simulation tools allow engineers to fully investigate processing conditions in piping systems |
Nov-07 |
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Consider portable data transfer over satellite Recent advances make this a viable technology for access to and from remote locations |
May-03 |
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Consider process control a specialty within chemical engineering – Part 1 These guidelines can be beneficial to any plant |
Sep-02 |
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Consider process control a specialty within chemical engineering – Part 2 Identifying which variables affect the gains is the key for any control scheme |
Oct-02 |
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Consider process control a specialty within chemical engineering – Part 3 By recognizing which process conditions are limiting, designs can avoid pitfalls in control strategies |
Dec-02 |
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Consider remote-control methods for floating roof tanks Continuous online methods fine-tune safety and control operations for these storage tanks |
Nov-05 |
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Consider retrofits to handle high-viscosity crudes Refiners must fine-tune crude unit process design and energy balance to process a heavy feedslate |
Sep-04 |
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Consider slotted orifice flow meters Accuracy can be an order of magnitude better with less permanent head loss |
Dec-00 |
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Consider the generalized IMC-PID method for PID controller tuning of time-delay processes This simple analytical method provides PID parameters to give a desired closed-loop response while available for any class of time-delay processes |
Jan-06 |
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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 |
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Consider vortex flowmeters for gas custody transfer Review these seven factors before purchasing a differential pressure/orifice plate metering system for this application |
Jul-95 |
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Considerations for batch control Using these guidelines to help select the right equipment and system development procedures |
Sep-94 |
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Constructing a refinery information system The result is fast, efficient, cost-effective and enhances competitive position |
Sep-94 |
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Control cyanides at source A refiner develops an action plan to reduce cyanide emissions from FCCU sour water streams |
Jul-98 |
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Control level under fouling conditions Technique can be applied where level can be inferred by discrete measurements |
Nov-00 |
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Control optimization saves money in distillation A control system simulation with an air-cooled condenser demonstrates a method to reduce operating costs |
Jun-07 |
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Control systems upgrade: a users perspective Checklist and guidelines help meet minimum requirements |
May-97 |
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Control valve fugitive emissions Inspection and maintenance programs are the most cost-effective control measures |
Aug-97 |
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Controlling centrifugal pumps Several options are available to match pump operating point to the process and still ensure system reliability |
Jul-95 |
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Controlling FCCU power recovery trains during a breaker trip With this algorithm, the process can be operated more efficiently and reliably |
Mar-99 |
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Controlling fired heaters Use these guidelines to optimize operation and ensure safety |
Apr-97 |
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Controlling positive displacement pumps Use these guidelines to match the pump to the process and provide proper equipment protection |
May-96 | ||
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Controlling shell and tube exchangers Follow these guidelines to better match the exchanger to the process |
Mar-96 |
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Controlling steam heaters Use these guidelines to avoid process and safety problems |
Nov-96 |
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Controlling vessels and tanks Understanding their functions will improve control |
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Coriolis flowmeters improve hydrogen production Accurate steam-to-carbon ratio control provided efficient operation |
Aug-07 |
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Cost of ownership resulting from field-based control Outlays could be reduced to $1,200 per loop |
Jul-99 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Criteria for recalibrating automatic sampling systems in crude service Use these guidelines to determine when recalibration is necessary |
Aug-02 |
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Critical situation management – avoiding the pitfalls Guidelines are based on over 50 projects |
Oct-02 |
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Crude oil blend scheduling optimization: an application with multimillion dollar benefits – Part 1 Schedule the crude oil blendshop more effectively |
Jun-03 |
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Crude oil blend scheduling optimization: an application with multimillion dollar benefits – Part 2 The ability to schedule the crude oil blendshop more effectively provides substantial downstream benefits |
Jul-02 |
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Cut your energy bills A European olefins plant used tailor-made, integrated solutions that reduced energy costs with minimal capital expenditure |
Jun-05 |
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Cyber security – Are your facility computer systems safe from attack? Performing a CSVA identifies vulnerabilities and needed security measures |
Mar-04 |
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Data asset approach to plant design Owners/operators implement new computer-based model for lifecycle management that becomes cost-saving investment |
Feb-99 |
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Data reconciliation with unmeasured variables Techniques improve information and identify measurement errors |
Mar-94 |
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Designing for pressure releases during fires—Part 1 Wetted equipment requires a different calculation approach for fire relief loads |
Nov-07 |
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Designing for pressure releases during fires—Part 2 Wetted equipment requires a different calculation approach for fire relief loads |
Dec-07 |
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Detect fugitive emissions with lasers Using near infrared spectroscopy, refiners can monitor fencelines for hazardous compounds |
May-96 |
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Detect shaft cracks earlier Case study shows how an online monitoring system prevented a potentially catastrophic incident |
Nov-95 |
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Determine low-level sulfur in hydrocarbon gases Consider a dual-channel gas chromatographic system as an analytical option |
Feb-03 |
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Determining system capability for loss control and custody transfers The key is a planned evaluation of the measurement systems and procedures |
Mar-05 |
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Determining the true economic value of improved plant information A new method is proposed for estimating benefits of the technology |
Dec-04 |
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Diagnostics capabilities of Foundation fieldbus pressure transmitters Tests in an FCC unit showed both instrument and process problems could be detected |
Apr-03 |
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Distillation column relief loads—Part 1 The conventional method is expanded and a series of guidelines are developed |
Apr-08 |
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Distillation column relief loads—Part 2 The conventional method is expanded and a series of guidelines are developed |
Mar-08 |
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Distinguishing online benefits from those of advanced controls An FCCU case study illustrates the procedure |
Jun-00 |
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Disturbance rejection capabilities of ARMA and FIR model structures in predictive control The parametric model is shown to be more robust |
Oct-01 |
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Dry gas seals and support systems: benefits and options Follow these guidelines for proper specification, installation and maintenance |
Nov-03 |
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Duplex versus triplex architectures for process control systems There is no significant availability difference when the impact of field devices is considered |
Jun-03 |
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Dynamic monitoring system for FCC product qualities Neural network technology increased light oil product recovery |
Apr-01 |
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Easy way to estimate control valve pressure drops Use this method to ensure proper operation and minimize operating costs |
Aug-00 |
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Economic analysis of FCCU control re-examined Common statistical rules-of-thumb for estimating control performance may need to be revised to reflect technology developments |
Apr-99 |
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Economics of business process integration and automation Where along the automated integration continuum should your plant be? |
Sep-00 |
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| EDDL: improved interoperability, better integration Industry standard technology offers powerful new features |
Mar-07 |
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Effective alarm management Follow these guidelines to reduce operator overload and mistakes |
Jan-04 |
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Effective machinery monitoring: getting the most for your investment Here’s why, when, where and how to make the effort |
Mar-00 |
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Effective pH control through intelligent automation This technology can improve reliability while reducing operating costs |
Oct-07 |
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Electrical and instrumentation CAD improve plant design Here's how this technology reduces design time and costs |
Mar-96 |
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Embedded APC tools reduce costs of the technology Control projects can be more easily justified for smaller plants |
Oct-04 |
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Emerging technologies and six sigma Achieving this performance level can result in substantial gains in product quality and productivity |
Apr-98 |
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Enhance process control performance Properly incorporating summers into a control configuration can increase benefits for nominal cost |
Oct-03 |
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