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NPRA joins group effort to overturn EPA’s E15 authorization

News 1/4/2011 12:00:00 AM
Environment & Safety / Refining / Americas / Biofuels / Carbon Management / Greenhouse Gases

The National Petrochemical and Refiners Association (NPRA) has joined with two other organizations to ask a federal appeals court to overturn a recent decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that authorizes the sale of gasoline with 50% more ethanol for late-model vehicles. Organizations joining NPRA in the legal challenge to EPA are the International Liquid Terminals Association and the Western States Petroleum Association.

Avoid condensation-induced transient pressure waves

Hydrocarbon Processing / January 2011
BP Canada Energy Co.: Mani, G.
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Case studies give an indication as to probable causes for water hammer

When is CO2 more hazardous than H2S

Hydrocarbon Processing / January 2011
Trimeric Corp.: Beitler, C. M.  |  Fisher, K.  |  McIntush, K.  |  Lundeen, J.
Pastor, Behling & Wheeler LLC: Tyndall, K.
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Data shows potential harmful effects to workers due to acid gas exposure

What are the strategies for sustainable chemical production?

Hydrocarbon Processing / January 2011
Special Secretary to Government of Kerala, and Chairman, Chemical Engineering Division Board of the Institution of Engineers: Nair, M. P. Sukumaran
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New environmental challenges require a new way of thinking by the hydrocarbon processing industry

Considerations for blast-resistant electrical equipment centers

Hydrocarbon Processing / January 2011
Lectrus Corp.: Cole, D.  |  Austin, D.
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Guidelines explore protecting critical systems from disaster

Safe detection of small to large gas releases

Hydrocarbon Processing / January 2011
General Monitors: Naranjo, E.  |  Baliga, S.
Gassonic: Neethling, G. A.
Safety Consulting and Process Engineering Analysis: Plummer, C. D.
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Look at these advantages in using ultrasonic leak detectors

Going ‘green’ with FCC expander technology

Hydrocarbon Processing / January 2011
GE Oil & Gas: Carbonetto, B.  |  Pecchi, P.
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New options recover waste gas energy as steam and electricity for plant use

HP Innovations: HPInnovations

Hydrocarbon Processing / January 2011
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New alternative technologies for oil spill cleanupC.I.Agent Solutions, a global leader in solutions for fuel and oil spill cleanup and containment, exhibited at Clean Gulf 2010 and featured its latest..

Refinery explosion in Oklahoma, no injuries reported

News 12/27/2010 12:00:00 AM
Environment & Safety / Refining / Americas

Gary-Williams Energy Co. suffered an explosion and fire yesterday at its refinery in Wynnewood, Oklahoma.

EPA outlines plan to set GHG standards for refiners

News 12/27/2010 12:00:00 AM
Environment & Safety / Americas / Carbon Management / Greenhouse Gases

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its plan for establishing greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution standards under the Clean Air Act in 2011.