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new breed of e-commerce engine drives profits For technology to be valuable to HPI players, it must give them the tools to make and execute the right decisions, rather than provide a faster means of making the wrong ones |
Dec-01 | ||
Achieve sustained business benefits from rigorous offline process models Choose the right approach to maximize your return on investment |
Dec-97 |
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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 |
Sep-95 | ||
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Advanced Process Control and Information Systems 1997 |
Sep-97 | ||
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Advanced Process Control and Information Systems 1999 |
Sep-99 | ||
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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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Build pollution prevention into system design Emerging computer-based tools incorporate environmental considerations into process development |
Aug-94 |
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Business-to-manufacturing integration using XML This method has the potential to become the de-facto standard for efficient information exchange throughout the supply chain |
Mar-03 |
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Buy PHA software with confidence Author's guidelines show the 'pros' and 'cons' of selecting computerized hazard identification programs |
Oct-96 |
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Capture the long-term benefits of operator training simulators Here are the prerequisites, pitfalls and vision for the future |
Apr-07 |
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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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Choosing cutpoints to optimize product yields Combining linear and nonlinear models and using better data visualization techniques improve selection |
Nov-99 |
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Combinatorial optimization maximizes profits Quick and simple method develops optimal models consisting of multiple tasks with multiple constraints |
Nov-97 |
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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 integrated plant design and engineering Innovative methods are vital in new project management |
Dec-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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Constructing a refinery information system The result is fast, efficient, cost-effective and enhances competitive position |
Sep-94 |
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Converting amine concentrations A BASIC program simplifies calculations and includes data for six different amines |
Mar-94 |
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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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Decision-making and modeling in petroleum refining Understand the limitations and capabilities of linear programming |
Nov-97 |
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Design benefit method: Allocate joint costs among products, The This accounting technique can provide more accurate results than traditional practices |
Jan-06 |
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Determine the number of theoretical plates with commercial simulators A refinery case study shows the differences and pitfalls with various software packages in distillation column design |
Aug-99 |
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Dynamic simulation for process design This technology advantages are shown in three case histories |
Jul-96 |
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Easy characterization of petroleum fractions, Part 2 This FORTRAN program calculates physical properties from a distillation curve and overall density |
Jan-94 |
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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 |
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Estimate product quality with ANNs Industrial experience shows the value of this technology |
Sep-96 |
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Fine-tune compliance requirements for your company Internet-based technologies improve managing environmental and safety information in petrochemical facilities |
May-08 |
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Fine-tune refrigerated LPG loading line operations Elevation changes affect the pressure profile and phase behavior; such conditions impact product loading |
Aug-05 |
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Hazardous situations created by improper piping analyses Some computer programs do not handle hot condition calculations correctly |
Aug-03 |
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How companies are complying with the Baker Report Consider these successful approaches that progressive businesses are implementing to ensure peak process safety performance |
Nov-07 |
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How to evaluate environmental software New checklist highlights important systems features to consider before purchasing pollutant-management programs |
Sep-97 |
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Improve control with software monitoring technologies Industrial experience shows potential for these methods in many analytical applications |
Sep-96 |
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Improve nonlinear soft sensing modeling by combining multiple models FMM-based methods are shown to give better results |
Apr-00 |
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Improve pump load evaluation Modern piping analysis software is a simple and cost-effective tool to improve system reliability |
Apr-98 |
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Inferential property predictors using neural networks Embedding this technology in commercial PC spreadsheets provides a rapid and inexpensive way to produce nonlinear property correlation equations |
Oct-98 |
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Integrate empirical and physical modeling This new approach integrates neural network and dynamic simulation modeling to achieve quality control and increase throughput |
Oct-97 |
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Integrating tank farm operations Combining a high-level expert system with the DCS increased productivity and reduced losses |
Mar-02 |
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Interkama/ISA Shows ’95 A unique look at the organizations behind these two major instrumentation conferences and exhibits |
Sep-95 |
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Laser scanning solutions secure accurate dimensional data This engineering and construction planning tool can reduce schedules, overall costs and exposure to potentially hazardous onsite environments |
Dec-05 |
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Latest advances in 3-D plant engineering software Management can take full advantage of this plant design software |
Dec-97 |
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Limitations of model predictive controllers Simpler control methods often provide better results |
Jan-00 |
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Lower heat exchanger maintenance costs Failure analysis was used to predict replacement times, saving millions of dollars per year |
Mar-02 |
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Make a program to aid gas turbine selection Examples show how to develop a preliminary system evaluation |
Jul-98 |
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Manage fuel gas with an expert system Benefits include reduced flaring, lower utility costs and improved plant operations |
Sep-96 |
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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 |
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Managing global projects with virtual teams Apply effective knowledge areas to ensure successful project execution within a work environment of diverse cultures, ethics and values |
Jan-00 |
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Migrating digital plant data from design into operations Here’s an overview of the issues and potential paybacks |
Dec-03 |
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Model-free coking furnace adaptive control Novel control technology offers advantages in many applications |
Dec-99 |
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Modeling jet fuel endpoint using neural networks with genetic learning Local optima and network architecture selection problems can be reduced |
Dec-99 |
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Modular multivariable control improves hydrocracking Consider this technology for small-scale applications |
Oct-96 |
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Multivariable control and real-time optimization – an industrial practical view Here’s what can be achieved with each technology and how they are integrated at this plant |
Jun-05 |
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Multivariable control of integrated distillation towers Optimization technique simplifies controller weighting factor selection |
Dec-96 |
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Online monitoring of multivariable control utilization The key performance indicators presented could be built into software products or user implemented |
Oct-05 |
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Online optimization: what have we learned? Discover the characteristics of long-term successful projects and how to help ensure a system's profitability |
Jun-98 |
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Online soft analyzers benefit refining Typical payouts are one to three months |
Jun-98 |
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Optimize control of natural gas plants Improvements in technology enable advanced control to be implemented in gas plant distributed control systems without need for a separate process computer |
Apr-94 |
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Optimize project execution, Part 1 These activities facilitate construction and minimize startup duration of a completed facility, thereby reducing overall project length |
Jan-94 | ||
Optimize project execution, Part 2 A recently completed project used certain 'best practices' that optimized project execution processes and minimized overall startup durations |
Feb-94 |
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Optimize the supply chain The new business reality requires integrating planning, scheduling and control functions to improve order processing and bottom-line profitability |
Sep-96 |
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Pattern recognition displays capture advanced process control benefits Operational score graphs provide a real-time indication of a controller’s performance |
Jun-05 |
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Pitfalls of piping flexibility analysis Here's why piping flexibility analysis programs are not very good at analyzing above-ground swimming pools |
Oct-94 |
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Plant optimization of utility complexes The predictive model and optimizer, the equipment selection optimizer and the setpoint optimizer provide significant benefits |
Dec-99 |
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Process design and optimization ’96 Report describes process simulation technology for specific applications. Included are process names, diagrams, applications, descriptions, objectives, economics, installations, licensors and a complete list of process submissions |
Jun-96 |
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Project management for process control systems Here's how to ensure that technical, cost and schedule objectives are met |
Feb-00 |
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Quantifying the benefits of virtual plant modeling As with any new and significant development, plant managers may eventually wonder how they were able to effectively perform their work before this technology existed |
May-08 |
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Real world experiences implementing refinery expert systems A troubleshooting tree architecture combined with smart objects provides the best results |
Nov-99 |
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Recover lube extraction gasoils from vacuum distillation units Modeling methods explore revamping the vacuum unit to optimize lube oil production |
Jul-05 |
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Reengineering refinery systems: the next generation desktop Avoid creating new legacy systems |
Sep-96 |
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Refine temperature control in an 'odd-shaped' vessel Spreadsheet programs automate calculating heat transfer for nonstandard reactors |
Jul-99 |
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Reformer model improves control Simulation shows energy management is the best strategy |
Nov-94 |
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Reliability-based program assesses equipment assets This database compares and prioritizes different maintenance options |
Dec-02 |
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Seven rules for successful simulation Use these guidelines for better results |
Dec-01 |
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Simple techniques for generating process control inferentials Property estimation can be done with easy statistical tools and spreadsheet software |
Oct-05 |
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Simplify process hazard reviews with 3-D models Using CAD software, HAZOP teams find potential design problems |
Oct-94 |
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Solve nonlinear algebraic equations A fundamentals review exposes applicability limits for flowsheeting programs |
Sep-97 |
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Successfully transfer HPI proprietary technology Licensing processes does not end at basic design, rather it is a continuous communication that passes knowledge and experience between the licensor and client |
Feb-97 |
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The design benefit method: Allocate joint costs among products, This accounting technique can provide more accurate results than traditional practices |
Jan-06 |
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Understand object-oriented technology A revolution is occurring in business and control software |
Aug-98 |
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Understand operation information systems Here's how functions of the yield accounting system, real-time database and data historian can improve your plant's bottom line |
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Understand quantitative risk assessment, Part 1 Managers can improve decision making by applying safety-related tools |
Dec-94 |
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Understand quantitative risk assessment, Part 2 Using new guidelines, managers can avoid QRA pitfalls |
Jan-95 |
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Universal key performance indicators for process plants Raise the performance levels of the process control system and the plant |
Jun-05 |
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Use an enterprise portal to link plant data with refinery planning tools Here's how to better automate and integrate the process |
Oct-04 |
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Use computer-based design tools to meet OSHA reporting criteria Advancements in 3-D models help operating companies organize detail-engineering information into easy-to-access documents |
Apr-96 |
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Using a relational database for blend optimization A system involves important considerations for data organization and integration with other functions |
Sep-94 |
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Virtual analyzers help refiners meet RFG specifications One operator's experience shows the validity and cost-effectiveness of this technology |
Jun-99 |
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What’s wrong with unit closed loop optimization? Incorporate these problem-solving methods to significantly increase profitability |
Oct-95 |
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Why a simulation system doesn’t match the plant Understanding the reasons will result in more successful projects |
Mar-98 |
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