http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/april-2024/special-focus-maintenance-and-reliability/case-study-causes-and-countermeasures-of-a-wall-tube-leak-accident-by-an-sncr-solution-of-a-co-boiler-in-an-rfcc-process/ Residue fluid catalytic cracking (RFCC) is a process that cracks heavy oil into light oil, such as gasoline, with zeolite catalysts. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/april-2024/special-focus-maintenance-and-reliability/hot-or-not-the-future-of-thermal-management/ Effective and efficient insulation solutions remain paramount for the chemical process, oil and gas, and petrochemical sectors. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/april-2024/special-focus-maintenance-and-reliability/enhance-ethylene-cracker-radiant-tube-integrity-through-innovative-robotic-inspection/ The ethylene cracker plays a crucial role in the petrochemical industry, producing more than 200 MMtpy of ethylene globally, which is the major building block for plastics, synthetic rubber, lubricants and various chemicals. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/04/henkel-closes-acquisition-of-specialized-supplier-for-protective-coating-and-sealing-solutions/ Henkel has successfully completed the acquisition of the U.S.-based Seal for Life Industries LLC from Arsenal Capital Partners. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/march-2024/tanks-terminals-and-storage/do-not-overlook-the-base-when-insulating-hot-storage-tanks/ Hot storage tanks in petrochemical facilities, terminals and industrial sites globally house valuable and often volatile products, including organic liquids, raw materials, intermediate fuels and byproducts. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2023/12/digital-feature-enhancing-ethylene-cracker-radiant-tube-integrity-through-innovative-robotic-inspection/ Radiant tube failure ranks as a primary cause of unplanned shutdowns in ethylene cracking furnaces. This article examines tube failures via carburization, along with a proprietary technology that provides comprehensive multi-aspect inspection data to mitigate ethylene radiant tube failures. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2023/december-2023/heat-transfer/design-considerations-and-decarbonization-options-for-fired-heaters/ As greenhouse gas emissions policies and regulations become more stringent, carbon dioxide emissions have taken center stage, with many nations targeting net-zero carbon emissions. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2023/11/digital-feature-the-perfect-match-how-to-evaluate-chemical-resistance-and-fluid-compatibility-of-materials/ Matching the right elastomer to an application is key to ensuring an o-ring's optimal performance and mitigating premature failure. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2023/october-2023/biofuels-alternativerenewable-fuels/implement-innovative-corrosion-management-solutions-for-biofuel-refining-part-2/ The production of carbon-neutral and renewable transportation fuels is growing rapidly, driven by the need to find feedstocks beyond fossil resources. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives—along with accelerated consumer demand for sustainable and carbon-negative fuel products—are also driving demand. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2023/october-2023/maintenance-and-reliability/cpt-testing-an-important-measure-of-how-stainless-steel-resists-pitting-corrosion/ Pitting corrosion can seriously impact the service life of stainless steel components in hydrocarbon processing applications.