Hydrocarbon Processing: 1994-Present Cumulative Index Subject-PR

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cumulative index: 1994 – present

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Pumps see also Maintenance and Rotating Equipment		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: The chemical industry, by country	May-94
	Belgium
	China
	France
	Germany
	India
	Italy
	Japan
	Korea
	The Netherlands
	United Kingdom
	United States
	All you need to know about centrifugal pumps, Part 1 Understand these factors for reliable, optimal operation	Aug-01
	All you need to know about centrifugal pumps, Part 2 Specific applications, condition monitoring and other considerations are presented	Oct-01
	Better metallurgy for process equipment Use these engineering and application data to aid selection	Jan-94
	Canned motor pumps make important inroads in refinery service Difficult applications drive increased use	Aug-08
	Case 4: The wrong bearing in the right place Calculate B10 life to ensure reliable operation	Aug-01
	Case 17: Wreck of a centrifugal pump Understanding the entire flow system is important when determining the cause of a failure	Oct-03
	Case 30: One cause of a pump not pumping A stronger pump can block out the weaker one	Dec-05
	Centrifugal pump selection and upgrading for revised operating conditions Consider these options to reduce capital, energy and maintenance costs	May-05
	Combine troubleshooting and continuous monitoring of dynamic data for critical machinery Advanced systems provide more data and increase reliability	Aug-05
	Computational fluid dynamics: a key analytical tool The potential for process improvements using these methods is not yet fully realized	Aug-01
	Consider diaphragm pumps for high environmental demands Other benefits include lower maintenance costs and higher efficiency	Aug-03
	Consider dividing wall distillation to separate solvents Using an established technology as part of a revamp installation provided new products at lower capital and operating costs than conventional methods	Jul-05
	Consider precast polymer concrete pump foundations Features include faster installation, improved corrosion resistance and lower vibration levels	Jul-01
	Consider regenerative pumps for low-flow/low-NPSH applications In low-flow applications they use less horsepower when �curve run-out' is considered	Aug-04
	Control valve fugitive emissions Inspection and maintenance programs are the most cost-effective control measures	Aug-97
	Controlling centrifugal pumps Several options are available to match pump operating point to the process and still ensure system reliability	Jul-95
	Controlling positive displacement pumps Use these guidelines to match the pump to the process and provide proper equipment protection	May-96
	Dry gas seals and support systems: benefits and options Follow these guidelines for proper specification, installation and maintenance	Nov-03
	Enhancing equipment performance and operating life: an update Four upgrade opportunities are presented	May-07
	Experience with pump gas seals Lab tests and field installations show the advantages of this technology for many applications	Jan-97
	Gas lubricated mechanical seals for pumps New designs decrease the conversion cost for older pumps and improve reliability	Jan-01
	Get the facts on oil mist lubrication Savings in driver maintenance, lower operating manpower, reduced lubricant consumption and energy savings should also be included in a cost justification	Aug-08
	Heat Integration complicates heat pump troubleshooting An engineering review discovered the root-cause of the problem, saving a considerable capital expenditure	May-02
	Improve energy recovery in gas processing plants using an HPT Utilizing this innovative technology can help realize substantial savings	Jan-05
	Improve natural gas sampling techniques More front-end design preparation minimizes invalid sampling, reduces maintenance problems and ensures an easy-to-operate system for gathering, transporting or loading units	Feb-94
	Improve portable monitor selection Using new guidelines, operators can find the best analyzer to meet leak detection needs	Feb-95
	Improve process reliability and reduce emissions with sealless pumps Several successful applications were implemented at this refinery	Nov-05
	Improve pump load evaluation Modern piping analysis software is a simple and cost-effective tool to improve system reliability	Apr-98
	Improve pump reliability with advanced composite wear rings The results were reduced vibration and seal leaks at this plant	May-08
	Improve reliability of liquid film shaft seals Use these seal and support system guidelines to extend life	Aug-95
	Improve reliability with operator log sheets Collecting the right data and training the operators can prevent major losses	Jan-96
	Improve valve and pump sizing Understand how flow system components interact for more efficient designs	Jul-98
	Improved pump hydraulic selection reduces cavitation risk Follow these guidelines to improve reliability	Aug-04
	Industry initiative sets standards for pumps Operating guideline API 682 details minimum performance requirements for sealing systems to increase reliability	Jan-96
	Influence of piping vibration on pump shaft cracks Vibration analysis found the problem	Aug-98
	Magnetic-drive pumps: technology and new applications Developments in bearings, containment shells, magnets and cooling techniques improve reliability	Mar-01
	Manage leak detection and repair programs cost-effectively Preparation methods define how to set up a database-management system to monitor/reduce fugitive emissions	Jan-95
	Match valves with pumps to improve system performance Optimize pump and valve selection then make final adjustments after installation to improve performance and reliability	May-95
	Metallic flexible coupling service life and failure modes Consider these design factors that contribute to reliability	Jan-96
	Minimize capital investment for refinery revamps An optimized process design aims to fully use existing equipment	Jan-97
	Minimize pump downtime Base and foundations are overlooked as primary sources of bearing, shaft and seal problems	Jun-95
	More accurate exchanger shell-side pressure drop calculations Use this method to reduce equipment size and pumping power cost	Jul-04
	Motor considerations for turbomachinery Use these guidelines to properly match driver torque and power requirements to pumps and compressors	Feb-95
	Multivariable control of integrated distillation towers with heat pump Optimization technique simplifies controller weighting factor selection	Dec-96
	NPSHA � how much is enough? Follow these guidelines to avoid pump damage	Oct-04
	Optimize distillation operations with ejectors This heat-pump system can reduce energy consumption for various product separations	Mar-02
	Practical process hydraulics considerations Examples show how to avoid many fluid flow problems	Aug-99
	Pregrouted baseplates reduce installation time and costs Improving pump reliability is another benefit	Oct-02
	Pump cavitation caused by entrained gas Here�s how the problem was solved on an FCC main fractionator	Nov-03
	Pump control strategies benefit from compressor know-how Similar techniques can be used to avoid problems with parallel operation	Feb-05
	Pump seal standard API 682 has deficiencies Industry guidelines' attempt to increase sealing system's reliability may take a longer time to fully impact plant usage	Aug-97
	Pump vibration, rotor balance and effect on bearing life Rules-of-thumb and experience for optimally scheduling pump overhauls	Aug-07
	Pumps and NPSH: avoid problems and improve reliability Process engineers can use these guidelines to improve equipment selection	May-96
	Quality machinery installation doesn’t have to cost more Facilities design tips improve maintenance	Jan-00
	Redesign machinery for greater reliability Case histories and failure analysis guidelines illustrate the techniques	Oct-99
	Reduce costs with laser shaft alignment Significant savings result from reduced power consumption and labor, and increased machinery MTBF	Aug-96
	Requirements for successful cooling water pumping— lessons learned from a major failure Mechanical design of the pump and system design of the installation are both equally importants	May-07
	Retrofitting pillow-block bearings with optimized oil mist lubrication This refinery significantly increased bearing life	Aug-05
	Simplified method monitors pump performance Portable transit-time flowmeters reduce the number of measurements needed	Aug-02
	Sizing pumps for slurries Use these guidelines to prevent over- or undersizing	Nov-96
	Spend less time on alignment Use this technique on smaller machines that are easy to move	Jan-98
	Tank farm automation with a DCS Consider these factors for a successful project	Nov-95
	Turbogear bearing analysis Increasing use of variable-speed drives makes this more important	Apr-97
	Understand mechanical seals Use these guidelines to improve selection and reliability	Apr-95
	Use ejectors to reduce operating costs Here are some uncommon applications for the technology	Dec-05
	Use equipment failure statistics properly These data can help in deciding which reliability improvement efforts are feasible and reasonable	Jan-99
	Use PdM to optimize pump overhauls These condition monitoring methods estimate increased power consumption	Apr-03
	Visualize pump and control valve interaction easily Use these steps to set up a spreadsheet to visualize the system behavior	Aug-07

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