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System analysis of process burners

Carol A Schnepper and Joseph D Smith, John Zink Company

L David Wilson, Marathon Ashland Petroleum

2002 / Q4

Modelling is now a vital tool in the designing of ultra-low NOx burners, together with advanced problem-solving techniques such as computational fluid dynamics for troubleshooting and solving potential problems in this equipment.

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Finding new uses for old distillation equations

Ralph H Weiland and Michael R Resetarits, Koch-Glitsch LP

2002 / Q4

A review of the formulas for calculating hydraulic capacity,  efficiency and other fractionation improvements from modern co-current flow trays.  Four equations discussed here, developed half a century ago, are being applied to new situations

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Why vacuum unit fired heaters coke

Tony Barletta, Process Consulting Services Inc

2002 / Q4

A description of the internal workings of vacuum heaters and the causes of coke formation within them.  Case studies show how to avoid localised hot spots in order to maintain yield targets and increase run lengths.

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Cutpoint modellisation in business models

Hans Hartmann, Strategic Planning Consultant

2002 / Q4

Application of rigorous models for control of a distillation unit against economic criteria and as distillation sub-modules in simulation or linear program formations for integrated supply chain optimisation.

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