Engineering & Design
Choosing the proper regulator configuration can reduce droop
Many factors go into selecting the proper regulator for your system. One of those factors is sensitivity to changes in outlet pressure as downstream flow fluctuates, which is often characterized as “droop” as illustrated within a regulator’s flow curve.
The downstream rundown: In case you missed it 08/05
In case you missed any downstream news, here are the top stories from last week.
Hydrocarbon Processing announces finalists for the 2022 Awards Program
The HP Awards celebrate innovative technologies and people that have been instrumental in improving facility operations over the past year.
Siemens closes Brightly acquisition, elevating software offering for building operations
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has completed the acquisition of Brightly Software, a U.S.-based SaaS provider of asset and maintenance management solutions.
Wood appointed owner’s engineer for Strike’s fertilizer plant in Western Australia
Wood has been appointed as owner’s engineer for the delivery of Project Haber, Strike Energy’s $3 B 1.4 MMtpy urea fertilizer production facility to be built in Western Australia.
Lufthansa and Shell form future-oriented cooperation on SAF
Shell International and the Lufthansa Group have signed an MoU for exploring the supply of SAF at airports across the globe. The parties intend to agree on a contract for a total supply volume of up to 1.8 MMt of SAF starting in 2024.
Indorama Ventures and Capchem evaluate proposed carbonate solvents plant
Indorama Ventures has entered into a non-binding agreement with Capchem Technology USA to study the opportunity to build and operate a world-class lithium-ion battery solvents plant.
Nextchem awarded FEED contract for an advanced mechanical recycling plant of municipal waste in Europe
NextChem has been awarded a FEED contract by a market leader in plastics and chemicals for an advanced mechanical recycling plant of municipal plastic waste in Europe.
The downstream rundown: In case you missed it 7/29
In case you missed any downstream news, here are the top stories from last week.
GTC Vorro and RATE announce collaboration
GTC Vorro and RATE will offer process technology solutions to customers along with full-service sulfur removal. The two companies will combine their sulfur technology and engineering services, providing innovative services.
- Japanese refiners urge early orders from airlines amid jet fuel shortage 7/18
- Slovakia, Hungary say Ukraine has halted Lukoil's Russian oil transit 7/18
- Update: Singapore middle distillates stocks surge on jet fuel imports 7/18
- Rompetrol completes DCU project at Petromidia refinery 7/17
- U.S. SAF production forecast to eclipse 50,000 bpd by 2026 7/17
- Pertamina expects Balikpapan's CDU IV to resume later this month 7/17
- Digital Exclusive: SPECIAL FOCUS: Digital Technologies—Utilize process simulation digital twin to optimize condensate yield
- Digital Exclusive-Flare system design: Liquid pockets in flare headers
- Hydrogen-rich content gasoline: A new concept for paraffinic gasoline reformulation
- Alarm rationalization at Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) refineries
