You need to properly deliver vapor and liquid feeds into mass transfer devices to successfully operate columns. Many possible configurations are possible such as mixed phase feeds, intermediate feeds, and suppression of foam. In order to get the right outcome, … Continue reading
Everything is digital nowadays, but can you believe many process plants still shy away from the practice during shutdowns and turnarounds? In the United States alone, refiners have increased planned maintenance spending by over 38% in the last few years, … Continue reading
We’ve previously written about Choosing Tower Internals for LNG and thought we would continue on the subject of distillation. Distillation is a critical process for columns and is often used for liquid, vapor, or both. Below we will show you … Continue reading
Previously, we wrote a Quick Guide to Selecting Tower Internals and now we want to expand on that idea. The type of tower internal depends greatly on the type of media you are working with such as shale, crude oil, … Continue reading
We have previously written about different types of Column Internals and the critical questions that arise during the selection process. Each specific process has its own unique requirements and must be well understood prior to building a new distillation column … Continue reading
Smart managers in process plants know that aligning their turnaround strategy with the company’s overall business plan can help to reduce the number of turnarounds, as well as many other important benefits. This includes a focus on increasing profitability and … Continue reading
Column internals are the devices that interact and separate, used in industrial columns. These columns use a variety of components to perform their job, including trays (at time referred to as plates) and packing. They are used in the biofuel, … Continue reading
The most effective turnaround practices are the ones that minimize downtime by coordinating corrective and preventive activities. The main objective is to complete all essential maintenance and repair work required to ensure the operation runs reliably for as long as … Continue reading
08/28/19 – Houston, TX – Tom Wilson, CEO/President of AMACS Process Tower Internals, announced the company opened a new location in Arnhem, The Netherlands. Mr. Wilson says the main goal for the new office is to expand global reach and … Continue reading
Process facilities such as refineries and chemical plants are constantly under pressure to minimize costs. Unfortunately, maintenance is an ongoing, large expense item on the P&L statement. An effective end-to-end strategy is necessary, starting with carefully planning your systems to … Continue reading