http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/june-2024/sustainability-and-the-energy-transition/transitioning-to-an-electrified-future/ As countries responsible for 75% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions set net-zero targets, oil and gas, chemicals and other energy-intensive process industries are under increasing pressure to decarbonize. 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/2024/04/atlas-copco-cut-the-carbon/ This article details Atlas Copco's Cut the Carbon solutions initiative and how they it is supporting decarbonization efforts around the world. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/april-2024/special-focus-maintenance-and-reliability/maintenance-keeps-refineries-and-petrochemical-plants-healthy/ The maintenance of industrial chemical plants is essential to protect and restore equipment, circuits and systems to enhance their function and provide efficient operations. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/february-2024/environment-and-safety/practical-examples-and-considerations-in-designing-emergency-depressurizing-systems/ Process operating facilities typically process large inventories of gas and volatile hydrocarbon liquids at high pressures, which have the potential of posing major hazards during emergency incidents—such as fire, loss of containment or operating excursion. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2023/august-2023/plant-turnaround-and-project-management/take-the-anxiety-out-of-plant-turnarounds/ The months leading into an impending turnaround (TAR) have never been an easy time for operations and maintenance personnel. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2023/07/honeywells-path-to-decarbonization-leak-detection-energy-efficiency-and-asset-optimization/ Reducing emissions is a significant challenge several industries face, with multiple pathways being taken to increase sustainability. At Honeywell Users Group 2023, Ravi Srinivasan delivered a presentation titled “Overcoming emission challenges: The path to net zero.” Srinivasan highlighted several avenues for reducing emissions, such as proactive leak detection and remediation, energy efficiency solutions, hydrogen (H2), carbon capture, renewable fuels and offsets. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2023/june-2023/online-feature/challenges-faced-during-liner-installation-of-a-reciprocating-makeup-compressor/ A hydrocracker makeup compressor in a refinery in Saudi Arabia failed during operation. Upon internal inspection of the compressor, it was found that the cylinder liner was cracked and needed a replacement. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2023/april-2023/special-focus-maintenance-and-reliability/how-companies-can-take-advantage-of-apm-solutions-to-reduce-planned-maintenance/ According to Löfsten, “the costs of maintenance are estimated to be between 15% and 40% of production costs.” Consequently, efforts to reduce such costs without compromising risk to equipment, personnel safety and environmental integrity are welcomed. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2023/april-2023/special-focus-maintenance-and-reliability/steam-surface-condensers-lessons-from-the-field/ Steam-surface condensers are used throughout the refining, petrochemical and chemical industries.