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White, D. C.

Emerson Process Management, Houston, Texas

Determining the true economic value of improved plant information

Hydrocarbon Processing / December 2004
White, D. C., Emerson Process Management

A new method is proposed for estimating benefits of the technology

Creating the 'smart plant'

Hydrocarbon Processing / October 2003
White, D. C., Emerson Process Management

Before too long, your doorbell may ring and a repairman might say, 'I received a request over the Web from your refrigerator to come and replace the drive belt.' Will process equipment be far behind?

Increase plant productivity through online performance monitoring

Hydrocarbon Processing / June 2002
White, D. C., Emerson Process Management

The technology can increase production by 1 - 3% and reduce unplanned maintenance costs by 10 - 30%

Distinguishing online optimization benefits from those of advanced controls

Hydrocarbon Processing / June 2000
White, D. C., Emerson Process Management; Jackson, J., Timmons, C., CITGO Refining and Chemicals LLP

An FCCU case study illustrates the procedure

Online optimization: What have we learned?

Hydrocarbon Processing / June 1998
White, D. C., Emerson Process Management

Discover the characteristics of long-term successful projects and how to help ensure a system's profitability