Process Optimization
Consider new synergistic methods to upgrade bitumen
Innovative methods conserve energy resources for oil sands projects
Adopting global functional safety standards
Potential operational savings justifies the initial investment
Prevent hydrocarbon leaks in cooling water
Microbes cause problems in plant condensers and coolers
Improve waterside operation for waste-heat boiler
Better water chemistry practices can increase reliability of sulfur recovery units
Troubleshoot reverse osmosis units online
Identifying the root causes for poor performance saves operating costs and improves water quality
Consider membrane technologies to treat oily wastewater
Advanced methods enable recycling process water for plant applications
HP Water Management: Strategies to manage reliability of utility water systems-Part 4: Troubleshooting
The annual European Refining Technology Conference (ERTC) returns to Spain this month after six years of defining Industrial water systems require routine maintenance and repairs. As equipment ages, i..
Reduce alkylate costs with solid-acid catalysts
New developments in alkylation processes mitigate risk while reducing operating costs
Consider better practices for refining operations
Improved refinery planning involves two-way communication with plant groups
Modeling two-phase flow in horizontal pipe bends
New calculations of pressure loss and predictions of flow pattern in bends
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