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Corrosion

Development of novel epoxy closed-cell foam for personnel and corrosion protection—Part 1

Belzona Inc.: Oharriz, O.

Most industrial assets operating at elevated temperatures require thermal insulation for energy conservation, thermal protection or process stabilization.

A system approach to mitigating corrosion under insulation

Owens Corning: Cusick, A.

This article will consider how a system approach can help mitigate the risk of CUI and contribute to the performance and longevity of piping and equipment.

Why sulfur plants fail: An in-depth study of sulfur recovery unit failures—Part 1

Sulphur Experts: Bohme, G. E.

Equipment malfunction or an unplanned shutdown of a SRU can have a significant effect on a production company’s profitability, along with an equally serious impact on personnel safety and the environment.

Viewpoint: The pathway towards autonomy: How process automation is building the future plant

Honeywell Process Solutions: Urso, J.

<i>Hydrocarbon Processing </i> sat down with Jason Urso (JU), Chief Technology Officer, Honeywell Process Solutions, to discuss the current state of the process automation industry, how new technologies are enhancing efficiency and safety, and what the future holds for automation.

Developing and utilizing a novel, toughened epoxy adhesive

Belzona Polymerics Ltd.: Wade, I.

When identifying solutions that can offer assurance and longevity, the maintenance and reliability of asset repairs can be challenging.

Storage tank settlement and soil-side corrosion assessment with optimized repair strategy

Saudi Aramco: Alsaiari, M.  |  Alghamdi, F.

Aboveground storage tanks are used in several industries with different fluid services. These

HRSG water/steam sampling: Do it right or face potential consequences

ChemTreat, Inc.: Buecker, B.
Sentry Equipment Corp.: Powalisz, J.

Many large industrial facilities—including refineries, and chemical and petrochemical plants—are increasingly turning to co-generation for process steam and power production.

The effects of highly corrosive fluids on valves and disasters that can be avoided

ValveMan: Welsford, G.

Some of the highly corrosive fluids in the oil and gas industry contain the following compounds: carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, chlorides and moisture.

Innovations

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Rhodes, Mike

In a continued effort to serve the corrosion industry, Carboline has launched CarboNext, a program to educate, connect, support and engage with the next generation of engineers and professionals.

Prevent corrosion failures at each stage of design, construction and normal operation

Kuwait Oil Co.: Park, G. W.

Each year, significant economic losses due to corrosion failures occur in the refining and petrochemical industries; unfortunately, many of these losses could have been prevented.