Optimization Among the Windmills

January 30, 2019

Optimization Among the Windmills

Author: Ron Beck

Find out about the margin improvement opportunities European refining and chemical leaders were exploring at our recent seminar in Amsterdam.

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specialty chemical asset effectiveness

January 29, 2019

Four Tips to Boost Asset Effectiveness

Author: Catherine Jablonsky

To drive profit, specialty chemical manufacturers need to get the most out of their assets.

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The Digital Organization of the Future Requires New Capabilities

January 17, 2019

The Digital Organization of the Future Requires New Capabilities

Author: Antonio Pietri

Advances in technology are driving new levels of value creation — but your people still have to have the right skills in order to get the most out of digital solutions.

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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Mark a New Era for Oil & Gas

December 10, 2018

Digital Summit: Improving AI and Machine Learning With Domain Expertise

Author: Lawrence Schwartz

The FT Digital Energy Summit in Houston explored how advanced technologies are turning big data into big profits.

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OPTIMIZE China Charts the Course to Smart Manufacturing

November 13, 2018

Chinese Process Companies Explore Digital Transformation

Author: Stephen Greene

Beijing International Convention Center (BICC) came alive, as hundreds of industry representatives gathered to learn how to achieve smart manufacturing via operational excellence.

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Worried About Compressor Surge? There’s a Solution for That

October 16, 2018

Worried About Compressor Surge? There’s a Solution for That

Author: Alex Rao

Find out how process plant operators and designers can ensure uninterrupted compressor operation using advanced dynamic analysis.

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Supercharge Your Customer Responsiveness With Model Based Scheduling

September 13, 2018

Supercharge Your Customer Responsiveness With Model-Based Scheduling

Author: Catherine Jablonsky

Find out about this key best practice for achieving manufacturing excellence in specialty chemicals.

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Oil Refineries: Update Your LP Models in Just Days, With No Outside Consultants

August 30, 2018

Oil Refineries: Update Your LP Models in Just Days, With No Outside Consultants

Author: Sandeep Mohan

Want to learn how you can automate and streamline the complex workflow involved in updating planning models? Find out how you can do the updates yourself, in less time.

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The digital refinery offers the promise of superior agility and better decision-making.

August 01, 2018

Hard Steel, Gleaming Towers, Hot Naphtha and the Flow of Digital Information

Author: Ron Beck

The digital refinery offers the promise of superior agility and better decision-making. Find out how to begin the transformation now.

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improve customer outcomes in spec chem

July 17, 2018

How to Ensure Process Consistency for the Best Customer Outcomes

Author: Catherine Jablonsky

New approaches enabled by advanced technology are helping specialty chemicals producers achieve significant quality improvements and drive value for their customers. Find out what the best practices a...

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IMO 2020 and Your Refinery

July 12, 2018

IMO 2020 and Your Refinery

Author: Patrick Garrett

The International Marine Organization is reducing sulfur limits in marine fuel oil. How should your team respond to remain competitive?

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Column Analysis: The Inside Story

June 14, 2018

Column Analysis: The Inside Story

Author: Jennifer Dyment

We all want the inside story. Column hydraulic analysis offers engineers a view into column performance to improve design and operational efficiency.

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