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October 2015

Improving Life-Cycle Costs of Large Integrated Capital Projects in the Chemical Industry

Conference Presentation
Southwest Process Technology Conference
October 1, 2015
A global chemical company employed process modeling and system performance modeling tools in tandem in order to better predict the future performance...

Young Professionals Social at Annual Meeting

Sunday, November 8, 2015,
8:00pm to 10:30pm
MST
The Young Professionals' Social will be taking place at Squatters Pub & Brewery (two blocks from the conference hotel): 147 Broadway Salt Lake City, UT 84101 This event, hosted by the Young Professionals Committee (YPC), is a great opportunity to network with a diverse group of young...Read more

Graduate Student Networking Reception

Sunday, November 8, 2015, 5:30pm MST
Before the 2015 Annual Meeting gets started, join your fellow graduate student members at the Graduate Student Networking Reception. This will be your opportunity to meet and network with fellow graduate student members prior to the conference. The reception will be held in Canyon A at the Hilton...Read more

Big Process Data Analysis Helps Improve Operational Efficiency in Ethylene Plants

Conference Presentation
Southwest Process Technology Conference
October 1, 2015
An ethylene facility in the Middle East was able to double its furnace run lengths from its design value, while simultaneously increasing yields and...

Integration of Process Safety Engineering and Fire Protection Engineering for Better Safety Performance

Conference Presentation
Southwest Process Technology Conference
October 1, 2015
Since the inception of the process industries, there have been a great number of process incidents causing significant loss of life and property...

FRI Studies on Kettle Reboiler Hydraulics and Distillation Diagnostics

Conference Presentation
Southwest Process Technology Conference
October 1, 2015
Excessive pressure drops caused by liquid entrainment in kettle reboiler operations are often associated with problems encountered in distillation...

How New Reactor Internals Can Be Used to Enhance Profitability

Conference Presentation
Southwest Process Technology Conference
October 1, 2015
Reactor issues such as thermal maldistribution and high pressure drop are indicators that a refinery may be failing to capture the maximum value from...

Leveraging Control Systems to Achieve Operational Reliability Excellence

Conference Presentation
Southwest Process Technology Conference
October 1, 2015
Monitoring performance and resolving automation related problems can lead to significant reductions in variability of production processes. Improved...

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