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October 2015

Steam System Management: Energy, Environmental and Operational Issues

Conference Presentation
Southwest Process Technology Conference
October 1, 2015
Control of the overall steam system in a refinery or a large petrochemical plant can be one of the most difficult automation challenges, yet one of...

Major Olefin Plant Workover Dramatically Improves Energy Intensity

Conference Presentation
Southwest Process Technology Conference
October 1, 2015
The LyondellBasell La Porte site implemented a project in 2014 to increase olefin plant capacity. The project team took this opportunity to improve...

The Intriguing Demise of Jurassic Control Strategies

Conference Presentation
Southwest Process Technology Conference
October 1, 2015
The petro-chemical industry has been around for decades. The industry has made advances in many facets of the business, but there are some parts that...

The Coming US Petrochemical Capacity Wave and Global Outlook

Conference Presentation
Southwest Process Technology Conference
October 1, 2015
US shale gas has spurred massive investment in the petrochemical and polymers sectors. Meanwhile, crude oil price volatility is changing production...

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