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History of the HPI: The 1960s: Synthetic oils, zeolite catalysts, LLDPE, OPEC and and creation of the PLC

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

During the 1960s, the global refining and petrochemical industries witnessed new processes and products that enhanced the daily lives of millions of people around the world.

Overview of decarbonization pathways for the oil and gas and petrochemical industries—Part 1

Petrogenium, Buehler Consulting: Buehler, J.

This two-part article will cover the seven pathways to decarbonizing the oil and gas and petrochemical industries.

Air-cooled heat exchanger operation under emergency cooling service

Contributing Editor: Pramanik, R.

One of the challenges in the operation of air cooled heat exchangers (ACHEs) is to decide whether or not to operate under natural convection.

Industry Perspectives: 1Q project announcements this year down vs. 1Q 2021

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

New capital project announcements are down 27% in 1Q 2022 vs. 1Q 2021.

Global Project Data

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

Gulf Energy Information’s Global Energy Infrastructure database is tracking nearly 1,100 projects around the world, totaling more than $1.8 T in active capital project investments.

Cleaning mud oil incineration offgases

Elessent Clean Technologies: Herssens, Y.  |  Safariyeganeh, S.

The sustainable management of petroleum exploration and refining requires appropriate treatment and disposal of the oily waste generated.

HP Flashback: Operations expand and technologies advance during global conflict: Excerpts from the 1940s

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

This articles details several case studies on the use of x-ray technology for inspection purposes. This includes for the inspection of casings, forgings and welded structures, among others.

Industry Pioneers: Polymer science, catalytic cracking, petrochemicals and EPC

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Sharma, Sumedha

Waldo Semon was an American chemist whose detour with assigned laboratory research at B. F. Goodrich led to the development of vinyl—the second best-selling plastic in the world.

Utilize heavy-duty cable tray systems to improve cable tray designs

Saudi Aramco: Al-Hamaidi, M.  |  Mulla, M.

This article presents a novel design concept that utilizes a heavy-duty cable tray system to optimize cable tray design, procurement and construction.

HP Flashback: Operations, processes and safety evolve and advance: Excerpts from the 1930s

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

The following is a mixture of technical articles, columns and headlines published in the 1930s by <i>The Refiner and Natural Gasoline Manufacturer</i>, the forerunner to <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i>.