Articles
2005
Modelling for the LNG Value Chain
Hydrocarbon Engineering (LNG Industry)
November 1, 2005Michael Szatny and Sanjeev Mullick describe LNG process automation, from design through production and regasification.
Simulation in Operation
Process Engineering
October 1, 2005Simulation models are playing an increasing role in plant operations. Suresh Sundaram explains how the advent of new modelling environments based on open standards will make it easier to build and use these complex models across the plant and the business.
Reproduced with kind permission of Process Engineering magazine (for more information, see www.processengineering.co.uk )
Creative Cost Cutting
European Chemical News
September 5, 2005A feature article describing how BASF has used AspenTech’s simulation and optimization solutions to achieve “a significant breakthrough in process design”. The new approach has enabled BASF to achieve significant cost savings on major capital investment projects, while at the same time improving its engineering efficiency.
Managing Future Fuels Complexity
Petroleum Review
September 1, 2005Linus Hakimattar explores how the introduction of alternative fuels will increase the focus that petroleum companies need to place on optimizing inventory management and distribution for their retail sites.
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Process Simulation Gets Real
The Chemical Engineer
September 1, 2005A case study highlighting how Lyondell has leveraged a process design model to optimize real-time operations at one of its chemical plants, resulting in significant savings in energy costs without any capital expenditure.
First published in The Chemical Engineer magazine, issue 771, Sept 2005. Copyright IChemE 2005. For more information, visit www.tcetoday.com
Sustaining Refining Margins
Petroleum Review
Linus Hakimattar examines how IT solutions can help refiners overcome operational challenges and maintain higher margins.
July 1, 2005
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AMR Research Alert, May 24, 2005: AspenTech Can Compete in an ERP World.
May 24, 2005
Dynamic Simulation: a Case Study
Hydrocarbon Engineering
A case study exploring how dynamic simulation with Aspen HYSYS can be used to verify safety system performance and study transient behaviour in a new LNG terminal.
May 1, 2005
Managing Energy
Process Engineering
With rising energy prices, the advent of emissions trading and deregulation of utilities suppliers, process operators have to manage and optimise their energy use. Eric Petela explains how model-based software solutions can deliver significant benefits.
May 1, 2005
Reproduced with kind permission of Process Engineering magazine (for more information, see www.processengineering.co.uk )
Maximising value in the petroleum supply chain
Petroleum Review
Chuck Moore looks at how petroleum companies can leverage the latest generation of integrated software solutions to maximise value in their downstream supply chain while operating in a volatile marketplace.
May 1, 2005
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Design Without Delay
Hydrocarbon Engineering
An article describing how Fluor Corporation used Aspen HYSYS to develop a new solution that enabled the company to simplify and accelerate the initial process design phase of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) projects.
March 1, 2005
Reducing CO2 Emissions
PTQ Magazine
March 1, 2005Ian Moore describes some of the options available to refineries as they seek to manage and reduce their CO2 emissions. The article examines the issues surrounding emissions monitoring, operational improvements, emissions forecasting and economic emission reduction.
Reproduced with kind permission from PTQ Magazine (for more details, visit www.eptq.com).
21st Century Energy Efficiency
Hydrocarbon Engineering
A case study demonstrating how a complex refinery can be energy efficiency in the 21st Century. The article examines how Valero implemented an energy management and optimization system at its Houston refinery, and describes the financial and operational benefits that have been achieved.
January 1, 2005
Common Ground
Process Engineering
Kyle Loudermilk explores how the latest generation of integrated simulation software can create significant additional value for Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) companies and their process industry clients. He describes how process simulation has become the foundation for integrated engineering workflows that support a variety of decision-making tasks at all stages of the plant lifecycle, from process design through to operational improvements.
January 1, 2005
Reproduced with kind permission of Process Engineering magazine (for more information, see www.processengineering.co.uk )
Softly softly...
The Chemical Engineer
The article describes the benefits delivered by AspenTech software solutions implemented at three major process industry companies. The examples include solutions for utilities optimization at DSM, integrated engineering at Fluor and information management at Southern Company.
January 1, 2005First published in The Chemical Engineer magazine, issue 762, Dec 2004. Copyright IChemE 2004. For more information, visit www.tcetoday.com.