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Saturday, October 9, 2010

CE Oct 2010

Chemical Engineering Digital Issue for Oct 2010...

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Rare-earth metals for the future
Issues revolving around economics, workforce and technological innovation will be crucial as rare-earth metal production diversifies and demand for these critical technology metals grows

FAYF - MSMPR crystallization
This one-page reference guide describes examples of mixed-suspension, mixed-product removal crystallizers

Industrial Insulation Systems : Material Selection Factors
To provide the desired functions while beingexposed to harsh environments, insulation material should be carefully selected and specified to meet the design goals

Improving control valve performance
Control valves have a major impact on control-loop performance, so improvements in valve performance can have significant economic benefits. This article shows how poor control-valve performance can be identified and corrected to achieve these benefits

Crossover applications for the ASME-Bioprocessing Equipment Standard
The ASME-BPE Standard was created for the pharmaceutical industry, but can be very useful in the biofuel and chemical industries as well

Lessons in feedstock changes
Switching to renewable feedstocks can offer financial and environmental benefits, but can also compound challenges associated with processing solids

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Friday, October 8, 2010

HP Oct 2010

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How to have a successful data reconciliation software implementation
Follow these guidelines to ensure success

Improve exploration, production and refining with 'add-at-will' wireless automation
After the technology was validated, a wireless infrastructure was installed blanketing 80% of a US refinery

Building and installing a reliable industrial Ethernet infrastructure
Here are six practical guidelines to consider

Increase your margin by 25%
Here's how to make sure that the planning LPs always match the plant

Advanced process control in the plant engineering and construction phases
Testing MVC performance using a dynamic model offers several benefits

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CE Aug 2010

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Synthetic natural gas

Technology developed 40 years ago to convert coal into substitute natural gas is making a comeback - processes to make Bio-SNG are approaching

FAYF - Heat Transfer Fluid - Filtration

Indirect heating of processes by organic thermal-liquid fluids offers highly reliable operation, and the heat transfer systems are generally treated as low-maintenance utilities. Occasionally, the heat transfer fluid can become contaminated, resulting in the formation of sludge particles, or other sources of dirt can in-filtrate the system. This contamination can cause operational problems. The solid particulates can cause shaft-seal leakage in the circulation pump, valve stem wear, plugging of flow passages and sometimes fouling of heat exchange surfaces. After contamination, the fluid can sometimes be cleaned by in-system, side-stream filtration. For seriously fouled systems requiring more extensive cleaning, the heat transfer fluid can sometimes be cold filtered outside of the system. Side stream filtration may also enhance the performance of pump suction strainers on startup of a system.

Oh What a Relief it is!
Improvements in pressure relief devices provide advanced process protection

Foolproofing Regulatory Document Generation
Software helps ensure that you always have the right data in the right format

pH Measurement And Control
When measured correctly, pH can be an invaluable tool for both product and process control

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Prevent electric erosion in variable-frequency drive bearings
Here are the reasons and remedial actions

Valve design reduces costs and increases safety for US refineries
The goals were achieved by using alloys with superior corrosion resistance

Pump aftermarket offers solutions for abrasive services
Upgrades substantially increased MTBR

How the inertia number points to compressor system design challenges
It facilitates predicting compressor system performance

Gas refineries can benefit from installing a flare gas recovery system
Take a look at these environmental and economic paybacks

Estimating tank calibration uncertaintyUse these calculations for a specific tank calibration

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Design guideline for subsea oil systems

Design and operating guidelines for subsea oil systems have been developed to ensure the control of hydrates, wax, and other solids, which may impede flow. System designs are primarily driven by the need to avoid the formation of a hydrate plug in any portion of the system. Remediation of hydrate plugs may require system shut-in for weeks or even months. Design and operation guidelines for wax management are also well developed. Asphaltenes present a new challenge to subsea system design and operation. A number of projects now under development (Europa, Macaroni) are likely to experience some asphaltene deposition in flowlines and wellbores. Strategies have been developed to manage asphaltenes, but have not yet been tested in the field. The design and operating guidelines for control of solids in subsea oil systems are a product of the flow assurance process.

by S. E. LORIMER & B. T. ELLISON, Shell Deepwater Development Inc.

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July 2010: Conservation economics: Carbon pricing impacts
June 2010: Distillation Tray Design
May 2010: Burner Operating Characteristics
April 2010: Measurement guide for replacement seals
March 2010: Steam Tracer Lines and Traps
February 2010: Positive Displacement Pumps
January 2010: Low-Pressure Measurement for Control Valves
December 2009: Creating Installed Gain Graphs for Control Valves
November 2009: Aboveground and underground storage tanks
October 2009: Chemical Resistance of Thermoplastics
September 2009: Heat Transfer: System Design II
August 2009: Adsorption
Juy 2009: Flowmeter Selection
June 2009: Specialty Metals
May 2009: Choosing a Control System
April 2009: Energy Efficiency in Steam Systems
March 2009: Membrane Configurations
February 2009: Pipe Sizing
January 2009: Column Internals
December 2008: Fluid Flow
November 2008: Alternative Fuels
October 2008: Heat Transfer
September 2008: Crystallization
August 2008: Valves
July 2008: Vacuum Processing
June 2008: Humidity Control
May 2008: Acid Handling
April 2008: Tower Packing
March 2008: Membranes
February 2008: Pressure Relief
January 2008: Centrifuging
December 2007: Sealing Systems
November 2007: Pump Selection and Specification
October 2007: Pristine Processing
September 2007: Heat Transfer
August 2007: Materials of Construction
July 2007: Fuel Selection
June 2007 (1): Solvent Selection
June 2007 (2): Controlling Crystal Growth
May 2007: Hazardous Area Classification
April 2007: Reaction Engineering

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Sunday, August 1, 2010

CE July 2010

Chemical Engineering Digital Issue for July 2010...

Aging Relief Systems - Are they working properly

Common problems, cures and tips to make sure your pressure relief valves operate properly when needed

Coal is current champion of China chemical industry

As the discussion on peak oil continues, industry increases its efforts to unlock new resources. Biomass may well become an attractive and renewable alternative in the long term, but the concept of biorefineries still requires some massive research and development efforts before it can be employed competitively on an industrial scale. Industries worldwide therefore turn to known and readily available alternatives, and coal seems to be the current champion.

Controlling Acoustic Coupling

Furnace pulsation is a problem caused by the coupling between heat release from a burner and acoustic waves of the hosting heater. Enhancing natural damping of the heater is a practical and attractive solution

Optimize Shift Scheduling using Pinch Analysis

This technique, already proven in countless heat-integration and waste-minimization operations, can also be applied to human resources management

Using Inserts to address solids flow problems

It might seem counter intuitive at first, but inserting an obstacle in the flow path often results in improved flow characteristics

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Sunday, July 11, 2010

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Piping Design for Hazardous Fluid Service
Containing Fugitive Emissions
Distillation Tray Design
Propelling distillation research
Process cooling: Just Cool It!
Focus on Computer Modeling
Decoding Pressure Vessel Design

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Liquefied natural gas and North American shale gas: Room for both?
Let's take a look at the drivers affecting these commodities

Materials market update: Opportunities in a challenging economy
As companies emerge from the downturn, new capital project models will
be vital

Dynamic simulation of liquefied natural gas processes
Here's how to improve the process design and operation of your facility

Perfecting liquefied natural gas analysis techniques and methods
Following these procedures will improve measurement accuracy and reliability

Liquefied natural gas terminal with low environmental impact
Implement these steps to mitigate performance risks

Finetune boil-off gas generation from refrigeration storage facilities
Improved estimation methods accurately calculate vaporized product for liquefied natural gas transfer systems

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How will carbon emissions regulations revise energy conservation economics?

Including the cost of carbon in refinery project economics has the potential to convert previously marginal energy project into more attractive options

Low-cost advanced process control project captures energy savings in utilities area

This low-cost project resulted in over $300,000 per year in benefits

Modify your vacuum-tower transfer line to increase benefits

Designing the vacuum unit is a challenge. Revamping the transfer line can make this unit more profitable.

Advanced process control: quick and easy energy savings

Here are some of the energy savings benefits routinely produced by implementing advanced process control

Consider low-voltage AC drives for hazardous areas

Massive Such drives used with electric motors can offer significant process improvements and energy savings for equipment used in explosive zones

Trading silicon for carbon: how to reduce energy usage through automation

The average plant can conservatively achieve 15% energy savings through this technology

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Flow-induced fatigue failure in tubular heat exchangers
Case histories describe a variety of failures and solutions

Purging and inerting large-volume tankage and equipment - jet mixing concept - Part 1
Here are the advantages and disadvantages of the various methods

Heat-exchanger failure analysis in a naphtha cracking unit
This case history analyzed the failure and makes recommendations to prevent future failures

Oil-mist lubrication for fin-fan shafts
Tests show it is superior to grease lubrication

Fundamental changes coming in Asia's petrochemical industry
Massive new processing additions will impact operations in this region as well as in the global market

Establishing safety representatives who are effective
Follow these protocols for a safer workplace

Consider CFD analysis to support critical separation operations
This modeling method can help eliminate chronic problems caused by feed mal-distribution and poorly designed feed devices

Strategize preshutdown work to enhance productivity
Adopt these principles from a refinery revamp project

Implementing a suitable safety instrumented system—Part 1
The analysis is the most important step for engineering and designing a suitable system

Sulfur Solutions 2010
Technological developments cost-effectively manage sulfur in various forms

Case 56: Quick troubleshooting of shaft failures
Some simple calculations can guide the way to improved performance

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CE April 2010

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Mechanical Design Aspects for High-Performance Agitated Reactors
An understanding of the mechanical design helps in specifying, maintaining and also revamping agitated reactor systems

FAYF - Measurement Guide for Replacement Seals

This one page reference guide outlines the major steps in measuring machinery for replacement of seals

Full-Length Sleeving for Process Heat Exchanger Tubes
How to calculate the effects of temperature when the sleeves have a higher coefficient of thermal expansion than the installed tubes

A Safety-Centered Approach to Industrial Lighting
The proper design and operation of lighting is essential to ensure plant safety and support good maintenance practices

Solids Processing - Particle Size Measurement
A survey of modern measurement technologies demonstrates how selection criteria vary by application

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Upgrade syngas production
Advancements of synthesis gas processes are key to improved GTL profitability

Plastics enable better automobile designs
High-quality advanced engineered polymers and new molding methods provide advantages in modern vehicle construction and manufacturing processes

Improve inerting practices at your facility
The petrochemical/chemical industry relies on inerting methods to safeguard facilities and maintain product qualities

Upgrade low-value refinery streams into higher-value petrochemicals
New catalytic olefin cracking process yields more propylene over ethylene from stranded refining materials

Update: Spent caustic treatment
Better operating practices and prevention methods reduce problems in handling ‘red oil’

What every manager should know about layers of protection analysis
New methods ‘quantify’ the frequency of risky events in a facility

Looking for improved diesel yields?
Consider using spectro-molecular control to maximize profits

The six sigma green belt training program : An in-depth look
Implementing this program improves competition

Solve liquid-hammer problems
Here are several options

Blower selection for wastewater aeration
Use these guidelines to understand the many factors that differentiate different designs

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Fieldbus diagnostics: latest advancements optimize plant asset management
New field diagnostic profiles will benefit a wide range of automation stakeholders

Breaking down the silos between energy and asset management
Having them share a common platform offers several advantages

Improving data reconciliation and yield accounting
Here’s how the Mathura Refinery’s data reconciliation and yield accounting project was implemented

Ensuring safe operations when fulfilling action item requirements
Consider implementing this criteria to accurately document the process

Iron sulfides—effect on amine plants
Amine plants treating gas containing H2S will have iron sulfides in the system. Here’s where they help and hinder plant operation

Consider new methods for bottom of the barrel processing—Part 2
New principles of molecule management dictate the best economics when upgrading residuum

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CE Feb 2010

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Kettle Troubleshooting
Here’s proof that kettle reboilers can behave like thermosiphons and thereby bottleneck an entire plant. Understand the mechanism to blame and avoid it with these prevention and troubleshooting tips

Supercritical CO2 : A green Solvent

Carbon dioxide, in its supercritical state, is being used to replace conventional organic solvents in chemical processes

Beyond Plant design
Simulation software finds use in plant optimization, energy reduction and operator training projects

Doing an Energy Audit
Some pointers to help you find where energy savings can be located at your plant

FAYF - Positive Displacement Pumps

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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

CE Digital Issue for Jan 2010

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Interesting articles for this month :

Capital And Production Costs: Improving the Bottom Line
Decisions made in early phases of a project affect production costs for years to come. The disciplined method described here taps into potential savings

FAYF Low-Pressure Measurement
This one-page guide outlines techniques for measuring low pressures,or vacuum

Wastewater Treatment: Energy-Conservation Opportunities
Consider these options to improve energy efficiency and reduce the cost of treating wastewater

Pressure Relief Requirement During External Pool-Fire Contingency
A practical overview of the important factors that need to be considered when designing a pressure relief system

Updating the Rules For Pipe Sizing
The most economical velocity in piping continues to shift downward

A 'Sound' Solution to Material Flow Problems
Audiosonic acoustic cleaners use high-energy, low-frequency sound waves to eliminate particulate buildup, without damaging equipment

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Sunday, December 20, 2009

CE Digital Issue for Dec 2009

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Interesting articles for this month :

40th Kirkpatrick Award Announced
Seven companies are honored with the announcement of this year's Kirkpatrick Award winners. This biennial prize, bestowed since the 1930s, recognizes the most noteworthy chemical engineering technology commercialized anywhere in the world during 2007 and 2008

Screeners Target Efficiency
Screening system manufacturers look to squeeze more out of their equipment

Building A Better Dryer
Although they are notorious energy hogs, drying systems can be made more efficient

FAYF Control Valves
This one-page guide outlines how installed gain graphs are prepared and used

Maximizing Heat-Transfer Fluid Longevity
Proper selection, monitoring and maintenance can protect fluids from damage due to thermal degradation, oxidation and contamination

Smooth Your Retrieval of Plant-Design Data
Even after construction and startup, plant design data are needed for operations, maintenance and revamps. But working with a plethora of formats and platforms introduces its own set of challenges

Millichannel Reactors — A Practical Middle Ground for Production
Reactors with millimeterscale dimensions provide mixing, heat transfer and other advantages over devices with larger dimensions, while boasting increased robustness compared to mcrodevices. Here are tips to consider for using them

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Friday, November 13, 2009

CE Digital Issue for Nov 2009

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Interesting articles for this month :

A Primer on Spray Drying

An understanding of the basic information presented here will help produce powdered products with desired characteristics, while operating the drying plant safely and with minimum energy

Industrial Wireless : Proven Success, Untethered Potential
An explosion of success stories, final ratification of the ISA 100.11a standard and technological improvements have officially removed this technology from the black box of “promised” benefits

Diagnostics: Simplifying Optimization
Improved programming and interfaces are making it easier for end users to marry process control, asset management and diagnostic data

FAYF - Aboveground and Underground Storage Tanks
This one-page guide outlines the pros and cons of using aboveground- and underground-storage tanks

De-emphasize Capital Costs For Pipe Size Selection
Focus more on mass flowrates, fluid densities and operating hours for real savings

Making the Leap from R&D to Manufacturing
Crafting the right information-management strategy is essential to scaling up promising discoveries

Direct-Fired Heaters: Evaluate Thermal Performance and the Effects of Fouling
As process specifications change, heaters often need to accommodate increased capacity. Use these calculations to determine the effects of doing so on fouling

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Saturday, October 9, 2010

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Monday, August 23, 2010

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Thursday, August 12, 2010

Design guideline for subsea oil systems

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Sunday, July 11, 2010

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CE April 2010

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