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Use infrared scanning to find equipment hotspots
T. Norda, January 1977
Safer and economical operation of most HPI plant equipment
can be achieved by applying infrared inspection techniques.
Licensing-Present developments
G. Cramer, March 1977
International licensing, formerly a single agreement between
private enterprises, has become entangled with politics.
Licensing must return to straightforward economics and recognition
of patent, trademark, contract and antitrust law.
Make the flare protect the environment
J. F. Straitz, October 1977
Eliminating waste gases is a special problem for environmental
protection that can be solved by proper design and
operation of flares. This article features an expert's opinion on
this challenge.
Ether ups antiknock of gasoline
G. Pecci and T. Floris, December 1977
Methyl-tert-butyl ether can increase the antiknock ratings
of gasoline blends. This article examines how the ether is made
and what it can do.
Maintenance management for today's
high-technology plants
H. F. Finley, January 1978
More complex equipment is entering HPI plants. Proper
maintenance management will be required to keep it running
economically. How can management cope with the maintenance
requirements of higher technologies?
Use a matrix for project plans
R. L. Kimmons, February 1978
Six words form the essence of knowledge needed: What,
why, when, how, who and where. Using these, a solid framework
for the matrix can be developed.
Behavior of LPG on water
R. C. Reid and K. A. Smith, April 1978
Accelerated interest in the movement of LPG makes it important
to understand the safety hazards related to spills, especially
those occurring on water. This article provides tests to
show what to expect.
More ways to use hydrocracking
A. Billion, J. P. Franck, J. P. Peries, E. Fehr, E. Gallei
and E. Lorenz, May 1978
Various feedstocks of vacuum distillates and residues are
explored with different catalyst systems to show the range of
hydrocracking operation.
Latest clean air requirements
R. W. Dunlap and M. R. Leland, October 1978
New regulations under amendments to the U.S. Clean Air
Act make it more difficult to obtain permits for new or expanded
plants. This article defines and examines the major regulations
that must be met.
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How to apply programmable controllers
V. J. Maggioli, December 1978
New programmable controllers are designed to do more
than just replace relays. This article shows how to maximize
their capabilities by proper process definition, hardware and
software selection, and safety and startup considerations.
LC-Fining upgrades heavy crudes
R. P. Van Driesen, J. Caspers, A. R. Campbell
and G. Lunin, May 1979
The use of the LC-Fining process for upgrading heavy
crudes has been evaluated in pilot plant tests and found effective
in making it suitable for pipeline movement and refining
in typical refineries.
Alcohols as a motor fuel?
J. L. Keller, May 1979
Methanol and ethanol are reviewed as alternative and supplement
fuels for automobile engines.
Online computer optimization
P. R. Latour, June 1979
A burst of activity is underway to implement closed-loop
steady state optimization for crude units, cat crackers, refinery
distillation and many others. Presented in this article are the
concepts of optimization, the mathematical techniques used
and places where it really pays off for a variety of HPI processes.
A look at FCC catalyst advances
J. S. Magee and R. E. Ritter, September 1979
Changes in cracker design and catalyst formulation have
evolved into an era of high product selectivity and reduced process
emissions. This review identifies major catalysts changes.
Visbreaking: Low cost next step
M. Notarbartolo, C. Menegazzo and J. Kuhn,
September 1979
To increase the yield of light products, a refiner should consider
adding a visbreaking unit. Idle topping can be revamped
to visbreaking.
How finance impacts profitability
J. L. James and P. R. Martin, December 1979
Cash flow has a dramatic influence on the money to be
made from a project, and on the project schedule. This case
history shows how to create an economic model for the role of
capital in construction.
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