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Engineering & Design

Neste Jacobs completes EPC services for Skangas’ Pori LNG import terminal

Neste Jacobs has successfully carried out the engineering, procurement and construction project for Skangas’ LNG import terminal.

Honeywell launches Unisim Design Suite Release 450

Honeywell Process Solutions launched its UniSim Design Suite Release 450, the newest version of its process modelling software that helps industrial manufacturers increase their engineering effectiveness and optimize their process designs.

Unlock next-level hydrocracker flexibility in today’s turbulent markets

Shell Global Solutions International BV: Baric, J.
Hyundai Oilbank Daesan refinery: Kang, D.-H.
Grupa LOTOS Gdańsk refinery: Orzeszko, G.

As a critical catalytic conversion unit, the hydrocracker provides refiners with valuable feedstock and product slate flexibility.

Viewpoint: Improved design practices can aid environment, energy transitions

Axens: Sentenac, J.

During the first months of 2016, perspectives for a stabilizing oil market were being confirmed.

Engineering Case Histories: Case 92: The danger of pneumatic testing complacency

Consulting Engineer: Sofronas, A.

With proper safety, planning and implementation, pneumatic testing of piping and vessels has been performed successfully for many years.

Project Management: Want your plant to work right? Insist on strong project definition

IPA Capital Solutions: Barshop, P.

Project definition is the planning of a project before execution, which begins when engineering is completed, equipment and materials are purchased, and construction of the new or modified plant is performed.

Review of the CSB report on the 2010 Tesoro refinery fire

PetroTech Consultants: McGovern, S. J.

On April 2, 2010, a catastrophic fire occurred within the naphtha hydrotreating unit in the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington. The final CSB report, including recommendations, was issued in May 2014, more than four years after the incident that resulted in the tragic loss of seven lives. This work critically reviews the CSB analysis of this incident and several of its resulting recommendations.

Case study: Plan and execute a coke drum replacement project

Phillips 66: Johnson, B.
Wood Group Mustang: Farris, M.

The delayed coking unit is a critical part of a refinery’s crude oil process flow and profitability.

Saudi Aramco and partners’ CAN-15 recognized with JPI award

Saudi Aramco and its research and development (R&D) collaboration partner, JGC Catalysts and Chemicals—a leading catalyst developer and manufacturer in Japan— have been awarded the Japan Petroleum Institute (JPI) 2015 International Technology Exchange Award.

Hyundai Engineering lowers design costs with 3D technology

Hyundai Engineering used 3D technology to increase the efficiency of engineering design on their $2 B petrochemical plant project.