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Process Safety Time for Fired Heaters
NOTE: This article, written by Chris Steves, Richard Todd, James P. Norton, and Jerry Zhang, originally was published in PTQ 4th Quarter 2020. A PDF... Learn More
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The Process Engineer’s Whiteboard – Flue Gas Scrubber Caustic Optimization
In this “Process Engineer’s Whiteboard”, we are reviewing the optimum pH range that should be targeted for a Flue Gas Scrubber. Operating in the right... Learn More
Foaming in Amine Treating Units
The use of amine to treat gas and remove acid gas components in an absorption tower (known as an Amine Contactor) is extensively practiced in... Learn More
The Process Engineer’s Whiteboard – PSA for Hydrogen Rich Gas Streams
This Process Engineer’s Whiteboard reviews issues with PSA systems for recovery of hydrogen from gas streams such as found in refineries. Do you have a... Learn More
Vapor Control Systems 5 Year Operational Review
Do you operate a refinery, terminal, or tank farm that includes vapor control systems (VCS) to minimize emissions while loading ships and barges? Do you... Learn More
Pump Seals and Upgrades
The pump seal as the name implies forms a “seal” around the pump shaft that enters the pump casing and is attached to the impeller. ... Learn More
Wastewater Plants Chemical Oxygen Demand and Air Rate Health Indicator
Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) clean the water used in process applications before it is returned to a waterway, typically a stream or river, so... Learn More
Opportunistic Light Crude Purchases – Be Aware of Potential NPSH Problems
As seasons change and the outside temperature begins to warm up, there is a potential processing change to be on the lookout for. Crude purchasing... Learn More