A Six Sigma Approach to Evaluating Vacuum Filtration Technologies
Barry A. Perlmutter
The appropriate testing procedures help direct the selection of vacuum filtration equipment and ensure optimum equipment operation.
Plant Operations
Choose the Right Electric Motors for Hazardous Locations
Uriah Van Amerom
Risks associated with operating an electric motor in hazardous areas range from production downtime to injury and death. Learn how to assess the operating environment and select the appropriate motor.
Increase Capacity and Decrease Energy for Existing Refinery Distillation Columns
Mamdouh Gadalla, Megan Jobson, Robin Smith
This method optimizes the existing distillation system and its heat-exchanger network simultaneously, lowering energy consumption and freeing up capacity at a minimum capital investment.
Propel Your Pneumatic Conveying System to Higher Efficiency
Francisco Cabrejos, Herman Purutyan, Thomas G. Troxel
For new and existing installations, there are many system and component choices available. Here’s how to narrow down the options to make the appropriate selection for optimal performance.
Steam Trap Troubles?
Trinath Sahoo
First, prevent problems by selecting the appropriate trap and installing it properly. If problems arise, follow these guidelines for diagnosing and correcting them.
Understanding Steam Traps
James R. Risko
Steam trap failure can affect process operations and reduce profits. Choosing the right steam traps can improve reliability and reduce cost.
Engineering to Business: Optimizing Asset Utilization Through Process Engineering
Andy Howell, Kevin Hanson, Vikas Dhole, Wayne Sim
Asset owners who integrate the process engineering, operations and business lifecycles of their facilities can improve return-on-capital by up to 4%. Use this virtual-asset model (VAM) to optimize your business assets.
Safe, Reliable Options for Handling Pressurized Gases
Karl Olander, Peter Van Buskirk
Innovative gas packaging has potential to significantly lower risk, reduce operating costs and improve gas distribution reliability.
Evaluating Dryers for New Services
Charles G. Moyers
Continuous dryers are accurately and easily evaluated using laboratory-scale simulators combined with the specific drying rate approach.
Preventing Maldistribution in Multi-Pass Trays
Henry Z. Kister, Matthew R. Olsson, Richard Dionne, Walter J. Stupin
This method, based on hydraulic equations in the open literature, calculates vapor/liquid distribution in four-pass trays to correctly predict flooding and efficiency.
Follow These Best Practices in Steam System Management
David Jaber, Fred L. Hart, Gilbert A. McCoy
These tips on how to improve steam generation, distribution and recovery can help a plant to increase its steam system efficiency by as much as 20-30%.
Rotating Equipment
Kazim Akhtar
Protect compressors and turbines by using piping strainers and following the line procedures outlined in this article.
Nitrogen: A Security Blanket for the Chemical Industry
Bill Carlson, Joe Dumoit, Paul Yanisko, Shiying Zheng
The benefits of nitrogen blanketing include improved process safety, better product quality, and longer equipment life. Here's how to achieve the desired safety or quality results while minimizing costs.
Properly Clean Out Your Organic Heat-Transfer Fluid System
Ander Beain, Jay Heidari, Conrad Gamble
Follow these guidelines for applying side-stream filtration to on-line cleaning, and chemical or mechanical cleaning to equipment that has been drained of fluid.
Beware of Pitfalls of Carbon Dioxide Freezing Prediction
Steve Chafin , Tim Eggeman
Carbon dioxide freezing in a cryogenic system can result in plugging and other operational problems. This article offers insights into the carbon dioxide freezing phenomenon.
Minimize Mechanical Integrity Budget Battles
Daniel A. Long, P.E., Jack McCavit
Chemical processing and manufacturing plants must ensure the mechanical integrity of their equipment. These strategies and tactics can make doing so easier when budget issues arise.
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