Simultaneously Increasing Profit and Reducing Emissions Through Process Optimization for Integrated Petrochemical Plants Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingOctober 18, 2011Refineries and petrochemical plants are leading segment of the entire chemical process industry. It was reported that the value of the product...
A New Generation of Zirconia Supported Metal Oxide Catalysts for Esterification of Free Acid Feedstocks Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingOctober 18, 2011The acid catalyst promotes esterification by reacting the carboxylic group of the FFA with methanol to form methylesters and water. In this reaction...
Anisole and Guaiacol Deoxygenation Over Pt/Sn On Monolith Catalyst Supports Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingOctober 17, 2011Upgrading of pyrolysis oil vapors requires a catalytic reactor able to treat high reactant flow rates without generating a large pressure drop...
Energy Efficiency of Battery Systems with Forced Convection Between Electrodes Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingOctober 17, 2011The energy efficiency of an alkaline battery system with forced convective flow between the electrodes has been investigated. Rechargeable alkaline...
Development of Novel Electrocatalyst Support In Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells for Automotive Applications Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingOctober 17, 2011Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells have received great attention as an alternative power source for transportation and stationary applications...
A New Approach for Quantification of Morphology-Property Linkages In Fuel Cell Materials: A Case Study for PEM Fuel Cells Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingOctober 17, 2011Due to the complex morphology and small length scales of many fuel cell materials, experimental quantification of the key properties of these...
Graphitic Material with Engineered Graphene Units for High-Power Li Ion Battery Electrodes Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingOctober 16, 2011Li ion batteries capable of delivering a high current without sacrificing voltage or energy density are highly desirable, since they can be recharged...
Carbon Impact On Lithium-Sulfur Battery Performance Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingOctober 16, 2011Several carbons were evaluated for supporting sulfur in a lithium sulfur battery. The carbon properties had a significant impact on performance.
Loss of Downcomer Seal on a Depropanizer During a Plant Start up Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 16, 2011The bottom C4’s product specification could not be met on the Depropanizer tower during a plant start up. The olefins unit had been started with a...
A New Class of Polymer Inhibitors Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 16, 2011Polymer inhibitors are used within an ethylene plant in locations which are susceptible to aggressive polymer formation i.e. Primary Fractionator,...
Enhanced Heat Transfer Technology Proves Beneficial In Cooling Water Driven Condensers Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 16, 2011Cooling water driven condensers utilizing enhanced heat transfer technology deliver technical and economic advantages in both revamp and grassroots...
The Importance of Carbon and Hydrogen Management In the Development of Thermochemical Production of Biofuels Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 15, 2011Biomass has the potential to supply significant quantities of transportation fuels as increasing worldwide demand will place significant pressure on...
Using Simple CFD Models to Identify Efficient Baffle Arrangements for Shell-and-Tube Heat Exchangers Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 15, 2011Chemical reaction fouling is principally controlled by two factors: wall temperature and local fluid shear stress. Computer programs for the design...
Co-Cracking Vs. Segregated “Hybrid” Cracking In Individual Furnaces – Design and Operational Considerations Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 15, 2011Cracking furnaces are the heart of the ethylene plant. Ethylene producers purchase various feedstocks ranging from “Gas” feeds: ethane, propane,...
Wastewater Treatment for Refineries Using Canadian Tar Sands SAGD Crude as Feed Stock Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 15, 2011Refineries using Canadian Crude as feed stock are experiencing high emulsion wastewater from Desalter mud wash operation. This waste is high in COD /...
Advanced Catalytic Olefins (ACO) : First Commercial Demonstration Unit Begins Operations Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 14, 2011Advanced Catalytic Olefins (ACO TM ): First Commercial Demonstration Unit Begins Operations Michael J. Tallman and Curtis N. Eng, KBR and Sun Choi...
Chemistry and Engine Performance of Diesel Fuels Derived From Oil Sands and Oil Shale Crude Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 14, 2011CHEMISTRY AND PERFORMANCE OF DIESEL FUELS DERIVED FROM OIL SANDS AND OIL SHALE FUELS Bruce G. Bunting In this study, a series of diesel fuels derived...
Investigative Process Uncovers Cause of Surface Tearing In Cold Box Aluminum Alloy Pipe Components Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 14, 2011Abstract: This paper describes the investigative tools and techniques, learning’s, and logistical challenges faced by an international team assembled...
Scale-up of Advanced Methanol to Olefins (MTO) and Olefins Cracking Process (OCP) Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 14, 2011Abstract: The conversion of methanol to olefins (MTO) is a means to produce ethylene and propylene from feedstock derived from sources other than...
Impact of New Industrial Boiler and Process Heater Air Regulations on the Chemical Industry Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 13, 2011The US EPA is obligated to develop national emission standards for hazardous air pollutant (NESHAP) for industrial boilers and process heaters. These...
Sulfur Myths - What We Know and What We Do Not Know Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 13, 2011The use of organosulfur compounds in steam cracking furnaces to produce ethylene and propylene is a universal practice to essentially prevent carbon...
Fundamentals of Alarm Management Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 13, 2011When the information era began thirty years ago, the focus for the refinery control specialist was placing as much data as possible into the hands of...
New Flare System VOC Regulations & Reduction Control Options Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 13, 2011As this abstract is written, there will be flare system emission testing in a controlled environment underway that will likely pave the way for new...
Recovery of NaOH from Wet Air Oxidized Spent Caustic Using Industrial Electrodialysis Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 24, 2010This paper describes test trials for the recovery of NaOH from oxidized ethylene spent caustic. The recovered NaOH is of sufficient strength, quality...
Fouling by Asphaltenes After and During Conversion Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 23, 2010During resid conversion processes, such as visbreaking or hydroconversion, more saturated pendant groups are cracked off asphaltenes, making them...
Intensified Heat Transfer Technology – CFD Analysis to Explain How and Why IHT Increases Runlength in Commercial Furnaces Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 23, 2010Intensified Heat Transfer Technology (IHT) is the use of radiant coil inserts that have a twisted baffle integrated with their inner surface. The...
Impact of MARPOL Annex VI Regulations for Marine Fuels Supply Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 23, 2010The International Maritime Organization's (IMO) has adopted new emissions standards, MARPOL Annex VI, for large ships and their fuels in order to...
Fuel Performance Parameters for Marine Engines Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 23, 2010The regulations for sulfur reduction in marine fuels are impacting the whole spectrum beginning from the production of the fuel in the refineries to...
Summary of U.S. Goverment and EPA Regulatory Authority for Low Sulfur Marine Fuel Rules Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 23, 2010EPA recently proposed &'Control of Emissions from New Marine Compression-Ignition Engines at or Above 30 Liters per Cylinder (published August 26...
Ultra Low NOx Burner Performance in an Ethylene Cracking Furnace Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 23, 2010In recent years, the global tightening of emissions standards has created numerous challenges for the owners and operators of ethylene cracking...
Turbo-Expander Case History: Knowledge of Turbomachinery Health Helps Make Process Decisions Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 23, 2010Koch Nitrogen, like every chemical plant, has a few rotating machines in the realm of critical where words like human safety, explosion, months to...
TLE Steam Side Corrosion Boiler Feed Water & TLEs : Avoiding Failures Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 22, 2010This paper shows on the one hand an analysis of sudden failures occurring at the bottom section of the TLEs, caused by corrosion at the steam side...
Furnace Flame Instability Detection Using Pressure Measurement with Advanced Diagnostics Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 22, 2010Furnaces and fired heaters are utilized throughout refineries. A common problem in furnaces is instability in the burner flames. If the instability...
Overcoming Logistical Challenges with Collaborative Technologies Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 22, 2010All refiners—and manufacturers in general—face daunting logistical challenges including supply chain, changing product specifications, carbon...
Improved Energy Efficiency in CDUs Through Fouling Control Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 22, 2010Crude oil distillation accounts for a large fraction of the energy used in oil refining. Crude oil contains a variety of substances which tend to...
Steam Cracker Optimisation through On-Line TOPNIR™ Analysis and Rigorous Kinetic Models Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 22, 2010Near-infrared spectroscopy is now a well established technology for the indirect measurement of hydrocarbon streams composition and properties. From...
Dual Function Valves for Ethylene Transfer Line Applications Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 22, 2010Economic forces continue to push the capacity of new grassroots crackers higher, and the capacity of cracking furnaces rises ever higher because of...
Cracked Gas Dryer Tutorial (Part 2) Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 22, 2010This tutorial will begin with a brief introduction to molecular sieves followed by a description of the process, covering overall operation of the...
Search for the Most Viable Solution in Biorefining and Renewable Fuels Processing Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 22, 2010The valorization of scarce renewable resources calls for new, advanced process technologies. The optimal route in the long run will be to encourage...
Cracked Gas Dryer System Debottlenecking Concepts Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 22, 2010Of prime importance in the ethylene plant process is the Cracked Gas (CG) Dehydration System. CG Dryer operation is a key factor to the achievement...
Lessons Learned with Different Transfer Line Valve Designs Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 22, 2010Olefins cracking furnace Transfer Line Valves (TLV's) operate in very demanding service handling high temperature, fouling conditions, high tightness...
Ensuring Reliability and Optimum Performance in Antisurge Applications Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 21, 2010There are several compressors within an ethylene plant, cracked gas and refrigeration compressors are the major ones. These compressors are high...
Integrated Performance Assessment and Model Validation for Model Based Predictive Control Applications Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 21, 2010Significant improvement in product quality, energy savings and profitability of operations in current day process industry can largely be attributed...
Effective Diffusivity Measurement in Coke-Deactivated Hydrotreating Catalyst Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyMarch 21, 2010The effective diffusivity of two fresh and two spent catalysts, previously deactivated for 18 months in a commercial unit, were determined. The...
Battery Design for Large Lithium and Zinc Batteries Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 11, 2009A battery design is being evaluated which is particularly useful for larger battery applications such as in PHEV and electrical grid applications...
Analysis of Electrode Materials for Use in Lithium Ion Cells for Automotive Applications Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 11, 2009
Catalytic Deoxygenation of Free Fatty Acids Over Pd/C Conference PresentationAIChE Annual MeetingNovember 8, 2009Introduction Environmental concerns and dwindling world petroleum reserves have generated great interest in producing transportation fuels from bio-...
LNG Safety - I Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 29, 2009This session presents advancements in LNG safety in LNG baseload and receiving terminals, LNG ships and other related areas. Please Note : LNG Safety...
LNG Regasification Conference PresentationAIChE Spring Meeting and Global Congress on Process SafetyApril 27, 2009This session presents papers on the advances in LNG receiving terminals and regasfication facilities in vaporiztion technology etc. Please Note : LNG...
Spain's Chemical Industry from the 19th Century to the Present August2012Global OutlookJaume SoleyIn the wake of the mid-20th century emergence of the oil-based global chemical industry and the rise of Europe as an International market force, Spain's chemical industry has become modern and competitive.
Applied Hydroaeromechanics in Oil and Gas Drilling October, 2009An all-in-one reference combining hydrodynamic theory with drilling applications for the design, planning, and optimization of drilling operations Hydromechanical processes underlie the majority of technology operations in drilling and present a crucial concern as the pace and depth of drilling...
Hydrogen: Liability or Asset? September2002Reactions and SeparationsDennis Vauk, Ian Moore, Nick HallaleIn a petroleum refinery, viewing hydrogen as an asset rather than a liability can lead to increased profits. The key is in the mindset. A typical investor uses money to make money. This article shows you how to use hydrogen to make money.
Form Nanoparticles via Controlled Crystallization October2008Reactions and SeparationsRobert J. Fisher, Thomai PanagiotouThis continuous bottom-up approach allows precise control of the crystallization process to achieve size, distribution and quality goals, as well as realize the benefits of process intensification.
Save Energy Through Automation January2010InstrumentationDouglas C. WhiteIdentifying the right automation investments — those with low costs and high impacts — can result in millions of dollars in energy savings for petrochemical plants. <br>