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Title: Improved control strategies correct main fractionator operating problems

Journal Article · · Oil and Gas Journal
OSTI ID:89602
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  1. Process Consulting Services Inc., Dallas, TX (United States)

Heat and mass balance control of refinery main fractionators can be improved through simple process design changes. Metering flows of internal reflux streams improves unit operability and controllability. Modifying the process system design to measure small internal reflux flow is another inexpensive way to control main fractionators. Three case histories show how simple design changes in refinery main fractionators can solve advanced control problems, thus changing product yields and improving refinery economics. The three cases are a delayed coker, a crude unit, and a FCC unit.

OSTI ID:
89602
Journal Information:
Oil and Gas Journal, Vol. 93, Issue 34; Other Information: PBD: 21 Aug 1995
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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