White papers
Download technical white papers from the downstream industry.
Powering the Future: The Role of Electrification
This white paper describes how electrification drives environmental and economic benefits, and Watlow’s impact to support that transformation.
Published on the 01 April 2025
Monitoring Reciprocating Compressors
This white paper focuses on crosshead, cylinder and distance piece condition monitoring and protection of reciprocating compressors. It covers potential failure modes, strategies, and more.
Published on the 24 March 2025
Multi-Purpose Dynamic Simulators and Lifecycle Modelling
Using the investment in an Operator Training Simulator (OTS) to improve and de-risk project execution in the energy industry and ensure operational excellence from Day 1 of operation.
Published on the 17 December 2024
Best ProcessBook & PI Vision Alternatives.
Discover top alternatives to PI's Data Analytics Toolkits.
Published on the 02 December 2024
5 Common Causes of Refractory Failure and How to Fix Them
This whitepaper discusses the most common causes of refractory failure, how to inspect fired heaters or furnaces for damage, and available online repair methods to prevent unplanned shutdowns.
Published on the 29 October 2024
Getting started with electrification
Discover how to get started with electrification in this white paper from Watlow. The piece discusses demand flexibility, predictive load management, and the future of plant efficiency.
Published on the 02 September 2024
Flow Assurance Studies by Process Simulation
This Inprocess white paper considers the use of process simulation to study the behaviour of fluids inside transportation pipelines in order to ensure the arrival of fluids, with minimum interruptions, to the processing facilities.
Published on the 01 July 2024
Breakthrough research leads to major FCC catalyst iron tolerance advancements
In recent years, iron tolerance has emerged as a significant challenge for catalyst suppliers, researchers, process licensors, and refinery operators. Grace has achieved groundbreaking advancements in iron tolerance for FCC catalysts including a breakthrough iron deactivation protocol (Grace-IDP). This white paper outlines how Grace’s research team pioneered a three-pronged approach to address iron tolerance.
Published on the 17 June 2024