http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/october-2024/special-focus-valves-pumps-compression-and-turbomachinery/sealing-oil-mist-choose-the-proper-bearing-isolators/ Bearings are valuable components that support the proper functionality of pumps. However, like any essential component, they require adequate protection. The best technology to guard against premature bearing failure is bearing isolators, and it is critical to select the correct bearing isolator design that incorporates features specific for oil mist lubrication. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/october-2024/special-focus-valves-pumps-compression-and-turbomachinery/demystify-warm-up-practices-for-centrifugal-pumps/ This article provides a thorough analysis of various warm-up practices—examining their benefits and drawbacks and proposing well-grounded guidelines for the development of efficient warm-up systems. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/october-2024/special-focus-valves-pumps-compression-and-turbomachinery/research-on-vibration-analysis-and-control-of-rotating-axial-flow-pumps/ Vibration of axial flow pumps has emerged as a key problem to the long-term, reliable and stable operation of these pumps in the chemical industry.  This article dives into this issue and provides analysis and remedy. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/10-1/flowserve-completes-acquisition-of-mogas-industries/ Flowserve Corp., a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, has completed the acquisition of MOGAS Industries. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/10-1/straightflo-reciprocating-compressor-valve-provider-rebrands-as-atlas-copco/ In a move underscoring the company’s expanded global reach and enhanced resources, reciprocating compressor valve maker Zahroof Valves Inc. will now operate under the Atlas Copco brand. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/10-1/imi-to-supply-valves-to-world-s-first-net-zero-carbon-emissions-ethylene-cracker/ IMI has won the contract to supply an innovative package of transfer line and decoke valves for the world’s first net-zero carbon emissions ethylene cracker, located in Canada. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/september-2024/digital-features/effective-inventory-management-during-a-turnaround/ Nothing will impede a successful plant turnaround like improper planning. One aspect of this planning is effective inventory management, and the keys to achieving this are properly identifying and communicating maintenance needs. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/august-2024/special-focus-plant-safety-and-environment/how-important-is-connected-pipework-to-psvs/ The purpose of this article is to explain additional process considerations for pipework connected to PSVs, such as isolation valves, layout, orientation, forces and moments.  http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/august-2024/digital-features/digital-feature-minimizing-the-cost-of-corrosion-budgeting-for-industrial-asset-preservation/ Advanced budgeting for corrosion protection is critical to industrial facility management. Since the urgency of the matter is often not realized until a failure or accident occurs, the article provides several tips to help maintenance, purchasing or corporate teams start budgeting for preservation before an emergency happens. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/july-2024/sustainability-and-the-energy-transition/evaluating-pressure-recovery-turbines-as-a-clean-energy-solution/ Petroleum refining is an energy intensive process. Although the level of energy efficiency, in general, is relatively higher in oil refining compared to the steel or cement sectors, there is still a scope for improvement.