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Author(s)
Miquel Àngel Alós

Magazine
2016. Oilfield Technology, May, pages:
2016. Engineer Live, February, pages:

Abstract / Summary
Miquel Angel Alós, PhD, Inprocess, explains how operations teams in the oil and gas industry can use dynamic simulation to avoid disruptions and minimise the impact of unnecessary costs on real plant operations.

Author(s)
Miquel Àngel Alós

Magazine
2016. Control Engineering Europe, May, pages: 16-17

Abstract / Summary
Miquel Angel Alós, explains how dynamic simulation can help maximise plant performance and deliver cost savings on new plant projects.

Author(s)
Miquel Àngel Alós

Magazine
2016. Hydrocarbon Processing, October, pages:

Abstract / Summary
The oil and gas industry has witnessed seismic downward shifts in barrel prices and uplifts in market competitiveness. Owner-operators are challenged to squeeze more from their operations, and engineering, procurement and construction companies (EPCs) are under increased pressure to reduce project risk and achieve better alignment with owner-operators to ensure effective management of their clients’ capital. Companies must maximize operating performance and produce quality products faster. The use of rigorous dynamic simulation helps achieve these objectives. Analyzing operating scenarios using dynamic process modeling gives owner-operators confidence that new plants will start up safely, meet budgets and perform to plan.

http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2016/october-2016/process-control-and-instrumentation/use-dynamic-simulation-to-maximize-plant-operating-performance

Author(s)
Marc Massó and Miquel Àngel Alós

Magazine
2016. Hydrocarbon Engineering, October, pages: 88 - 90

Abstract / Summary
The paper describes the steps that should be taken during a flare network capacity assessment, using both a conventional approach and dynamic simulation.

The absorption process is based on the transfer of a pollutant from a gaseous current in which it is present in a high concentration, to a liquid with a low vapour pressure and a lower concentration of the compound, in which it is highly soluble. So the driving force that generates the separation will be the difference in the concentrations. Absorption may be physical if the separation is by dissolution or chemical, if the compound to be eliminated reacts to the selected solvent.

To achieve maximum efficiency, it is necessary to find the maximum contact surface between the residual gas and the eliminator liquid. In addition, the materials used to build the equipment must be resistant to corrosion, due to the acidity of the pollutants. There is a wide range of equipment designed for this purpose, including tray columns, packed columns, aspersion boxes, Venturi separators, etc. In this particular case, the study is conducted in a packed column fitted with a plate at the bottom of the column (sump) that acts like a hydraulic seal and allows the liquid level to be controlled.