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14. January 2021 30% higher sand throughput after retrofit of controls by Wolfgang Ernst (datec GmbH), January 2021 A comprehensive renewal of the PLC control, the power unit and also the measurement technology resulted in significant improvements in the sand processing of the Dutch Aluminum Gieterij Oldenzaal in Oldenzaal, near the German border. “Our controls were getting on in years and individual devices were no longer working properly. We had to act. ”Danny Vreriks, Process...

30% higher sand throughput after retrofit of controls

Karre, A. V. Worley Group Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana Avinashkumar Karre is a Process Engineer with Worley Group in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He has 13 yr of experience in the refining and chemical industries, as well as extensive experience in oil refinery revamp operations, catalysis and water treatment areas.

Selection and comparison of thermic fluids in a fired heater Selection and comparison of thermic fluids in a fired heater Hot oil, also called thermic fluid, is a heat transfer fluid (HTF) used in oil refineries and chemical plants. Hot oil, also called thermic fluid, is a heat transfer fluid (HTF) used in oil refineries and chemical plants. HTF transfers heat to the process fluid using sensible heat. Many limitations exist to using steam as a heat source. The steam pressure must be high enou...

FCC NO As fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) nitrogen oxides (NO x) emissions regulations become increasingly strict, refiners are driven to find the most economic compliance option. As fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions regulations become increasingly strict, refiners are driven to find the most economic compliance option. Multiple capital and non-capital project options are available to mitigate NOx emissions. Selective catalytic reduction, selective non-catalytic redu...

Hobbins, P. Placid Refining Co., Port Allen, Louisiana Patrick Hobbins is a Process Engineer for Placid Refining in Port Allen, Louisiana. He is responsible for technical support for the FCCU and alkylation unit, as well as gasoline blending. He has previously worked on all units of the refinery and has provided engineering support for major revamps of the DHT and treater units. Mr. Hobbins earned a BS degree in chemical engineering from Louisiana State University and has 15 yr of experience in...

Hycroft Appoints Jack Henris As Chief Operating Officer And Fortifies Operating And Technical Teams With Several Key Additions News provided by Share this article Share this article DENVER, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hycroft Mining Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: HYMC) ("Hycroft" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jack Henris to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective January 11, 2021.   Hycroft has also recently welcomed ...

Viewpoints: Our Ambitions For Finding The ULTIMATE Water Symbiosis By Rinske Potewijd, Communications Consultant, KWR Water Research Institute A critical mass of projects has been assembled to accelerate the Water Circular Economy across Europe. The ULTIMATE project aims to create economic value by valorising resources within the water cycle. Nine demo-sites represent a variety of stakeholders who could benefit from circular economy activities. A total of 27 project partners have come together ...

Tesla Semi job openings posted for Gigafactory Nevada December 30, 2020 The Tesla Semi program appears to be hitting its stride. Just days after reports emerged stating that four new prototypes of the Semi are being built at Gigafactory Nevada, the electric car maker posted some job openings related to its Class 8 truck.  As observed by electric vehicle advocate Ryan Alvarez, the Tesla Semi-related jobs were listed for Sparks, Nevada where Gigafactory 1 is located. So far, positions such as a ...

Local Jobs: Check Out Whos Hiring In The Portsmouth Area Patch 12/28/2020 Job News © Shutterstock / NPFire The employment site ZipRecruiter.com has listed scores of jobs that have opened even as the coronavirus pandemic continues and many businesses remain closed. Portsmouth, NH — As unemployment levels remain high amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many local employers in Portsmouth and environs are still looking for new employees. Whether youre looking for full-time or part-ti...