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This paper, co-authored by Marc Cremer and Dave Wang of Reaction Engineering International and Jerry Zhang and Deke Lincoln of Norton Engineering Consultants, was originally...

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08 Apr 2021

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Protecting Your Hydroprocessing Reactor: An MPT Approach

NOTE: This article, written by Eric Lin and Richard Todd, was originally published in PTQ 2nd Quarter 2021. A copy can be downloaded here. When...

The Process Engineer’s Whiteboard – HF Alky Acid Relief Neutralizer Evaluations

There are many key parameters that need to be considered when evaluating the Acid Relief Neutralizer (ARN) in an HF Alky Unit. Today’s Process Engineer’s...

The Process Engineer’s Whiteboard – The Value of Good Project Definition

In today’s Process Engineer’s Whiteboard, we’re showing the importance of good project definition in the life of a project. In a structured project development process...

The Process Engineer’s Whiteboard – SCR Design for Ultra Low NOx

Reduction in NOx emissions remains a focus in all types of industries, with ultra low levels proposed by regulatory agencies for the near future. On...

The Process Engineer’s Whiteboard – VS Tower Emissions Control

Today’s Process Engineer’s Whiteboard compares other flue gas scrubbing systems to the new VS Tower system by Norton Engineering Consultants. This patent pending system can provide...

The Process Engineer’s Whiteboard – Alkylation Reactor Upgrades

Sulfuric Acid Alkylation Units are an extremely important unit in a refinery, producing high octane, low sulfur gasoline component critical to making clean burning gasoline....

The Process Engineer’s Whiteboard – Heater and Boiler Maximum Tube Temperatures

As we evaluate fired heaters and boilers, the combustion and heat transfer experts at Norton Engineering Consultants often have to calculate the maximum short term operating temperature...

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