Jimmy L. Humphrey, J. L. Humphrey & Associates, 3605 Needles Dr., Austin, TX 78746, J. Christopher Lewis, Technology R& D, ConocoPhillips, 166 PDC Bartlesville Technology Center, Highway 60 & 183, Bartlesville, OK 74004, A. Frank Seibert, Separations Research Program, University of Texas at Austin, 10100 Burnet Road, Bldg 133/CEER, Austin, TX 78758, and John P. Farone, Dow Chemical (retired), 511 Fern Court, Cedar Park, TX 78613.
What is Smart Distillation? This question will be answered and new ideas and information will be presented on the advantages and challenges of Smart Distillation. Examples will be presented which show how unplanned shutdowns, excessive energy use, and safety problems can be prevented.