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Improved scrubbing methods control pollutants from FCCUs

Hydrocarbon Processing / May 2005
eni S.p.A. Refining and Marketing Division: Amoroso, A.
Belco Technologies Corp.: Confuorto, N.
Environment & Safety / Process Optimization / Engineering & Design

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

Optimize process operation with new vacuum distillation methods

Hydrocarbon Processing / May 2005
CH2M Hill: Sloley, A. W.
Sulzer Chemtech: Kiong NG, W.  |  Kolmetz, K.  |  Lim, Y. T.  |  Senthil, K.
Nova Chemicals: Zygula, T. M.
Process Optimization / Refining / Engineering & Design

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

Understanding microbiologically influenced corrosion

Hydrocarbon Processing / May 2005
Process Optimization

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Avoid pipe corrosion under insulation

Hydrocarbon Processing / April 2005
Industrial Insulation Group: Whitaker, T.
Environment & Safety / Process Optimization / Equipment

Keys are proper selection, installation and maintenance

Quickly estimate hydrate formation conditions in natural gases

Hydrocarbon Processing / April 2005
Consultant: Mokhatab, S.
University of Wyoming: Towler, B.
Process Optimization / Engineering & Design

Using this simple technique to predict unfavorable conditions can save time and cost

How to buy and operate desalters

Hydrocarbon Processing / March 2005
Process Optimization / Engineering & Design

Consider these processing criteria to minimize investment and reduce maintenance expenses for this unit

HP Water Management: How to inspect the waterside of a fired boiler

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2005
MarTech Systems, Inc.: Huchler, L. A.
Process Optimization

Most refineries and chemical plants inspect the waterside of each fired boiler during the annual or bi-annual outage. The purpose of this inspection is to ensure that the corrosion and deposit control..

Industry developments

Hydrocarbon Processing / February 2005
Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Jackson, Kim M.
Process Optimization / Project Management / Construction

New technologies and regulations are spurring growth

What to do when you have gas

Hydrocarbon Processing / January 2005
SLS Partners Inc.: Leveen, L.
Process Optimization / Project Management / Economics

Here's an analysis of the economic and environmental benefits to be gained from not simply flaring or venting natural gas

Evaluating effects of changes in process plant design

Hydrocarbon Processing / December 2004
Long Interantional Inc.: Long, R. J.
Process Optimization / Project Management / Engineering & Design

A thorough understanding of the engineering, procurement and construction sequences is vital to comprehensively quantify all potential schedule and cost impacts during the pricing, review and approval process