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Engineering & Design

Optimize separation efficiency for multipass tray

Reliance Industries Ltd.: Jaguste, S. D.  |  Kelkar, J. V.

New calculation method provides better way to distribute flowpaths in distillation column

New approach to revamps

Aggreko: Denk
Flint Hills Resources, L.P.: Ockwig, J.

Case history of a delayed coking unit's main fractionator details a method that delivers a shorter schedule and lower cost, while retaining current best practices

Are resources at the ready to build the future LNG industry?

Transmar Consult Inc.: Chevriere, J. P.

Here are projections on likely market size and constraints facing the participants

Laser scanning solutions secure accurate dimensional data

Quantapoint: McGill, J.
Fluor Corp.: Clarke, R.  |  Griffin, V.

This engineering and construction planning tool can reduce schedules, overall costs and exposure to potentially hazardous onsite environments

Use of pipework dampers to reduce piping vibrations

Reliance Refinery: Saha, S.

This method has been applied successfully in operating facilities to increase dynamic reliability and plant life

Returning submerged gear drives to temporary service

Philadelphia Gear Corp.: DeBaecke, J.

Follow these guidelines to render the unit operational for a significant period before a rebuild is required

Operator ownership: myth or achievable reality?

KBC Advanced Technologies, Inc.: Smith, K.

Use these guidelines to transfer plant responsibilities and improve facility performance

Recover lube extraction gasoils from vacuum distillation units

Bantrel Co.: Zeidan, A.

Modeling methods explore revamping the vacuum unit to optimize lube oil production

Improved scrubbing methods control pollutants from FCCUs

eni S.p.A. Refining and Marketing Division: Amoroso, A.
Belco Technologies Corp.: Confuorto, N.

A major European refiner installed an advanced wet scrubbing unit to reduce SO2 emissions

Optimize process operation with new vacuum distillation methods

CH2M Hill: Sloley, A. W.
Sulzer Chemtech: Kiong NG, W.  |  Kolmetz, K.  |  Lim, Y. T.  |  Senthil, K.
Nova Chemicals: Zygula, T. M.

Advanced fluid dynamics modeling fine-tunes vacuum separations that improve products' qualities and increase unit reliability