http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/07/axion-energy-revolutionizes-operator-training-with-virtual-reality-technology/ AXION Energy has introduced the use of virtual reality headsets for training their operators at the Campana refinery. This initiative will create immersive spaces to resolve issues in real-time, including the selection and use of tools and enhancing the learning experience. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/07/sponsored-ultipleat-high-fow-filter-systems-high-performance-filtration-for-large-flow-applications-in-a-compact-design/ With an innovative crescent-shaped pleat design, each Ultipleat High Flow filter is a single cartridge that fully utilizes all media for solids collection across multiple applications. Ultipleat High Flow filters provide exceptional filter service life when dealing with low fluxes and higher levels of incoming contaminants, reducing the number of filter changeouts and lowering the cost of replacement cartridges and disposal of spent filters. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/june-2024/maintenance-and-reliability/induce-unbalance-to-reduce-vibrations/ Rotating machinery generate different types of problems, including misalignment, structural issues, bearing faults, internal faults and process-related issues, among others. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/06/novoshakhtinsk-oil-refinery-in-russias-rostov-region-suspended-after-drone-attack/ The operations of the Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery in Russia's southern Rostov region were suspended on June 6 after a drone attack. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/june-2024/digital-exclusive/digital-exclusive-flare-system-design-liquid-pockets-in-flare-headers/ In this technical article, written by Saudi Aramco and Siemens Energy, the authors focus on areas where major benefits can be achieved early in the front-end engineering design (FEED) stage of flare header piping designs. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/06/egyptian-fertilizer-plants-shut-down-temporarily-due-to-gas-supply-pressures/ Gas supplies will gradually resume flowing as of Thursday to fertilizer factories in Egypt after several chemical and fertilizer companies shut down plants on a temporary basis. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/06/neste-completes-major-turnaround-at-porvoo-refinery/ The nearly 400-MM euro turnaround of Neste’s Porvoo refinery in Finland has been successfully completed, and crude oil processing and renewable and circular raw materials processing has begun operations. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/06/azerbaijans-socar-to-suspend-refinery-for-month-long-maintenance-from-nov-2024/ Azerbaijan's state-owned oil company SOCAR plans to suspend operations at its only oil refinery for a scheduled one-month maintenance period from November 2024. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/06/turning-turnarounds-into-a-competitive-advantage-through-a-digital-ecosystem/ This article, written by ExxonMobil, details how the company uses a digital reality ecosystem to optimize maintenance and turnarounds. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/05/aspentech-announces-new-and-expanded-capabilities-in-latest-version-of-aspenone/ Aspen Technology, Inc. introduced new and expanded capabilities now available in aspenONE®, helping customers achieve new levels of operational excellence with expanded Industrial AI throughout the portfolio, additional integration of industrial data management across solutions, and advancements in planning and scheduling capabilities.