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HP Project Management: Better strategies avoid project delays—Part 1

Tecnicas Reunidas: Corrales-Pérez, J.

Even when using 3D CAD, advanced project management systems and fast-track concepts, projects now take longer than they did two decades ago. Schedule overruns occur as frequently, despite the applicat..

HP Engineering Case Histories: Case 78: Writing concisely is a definite work skill

Consulting Engineer: Sofronas, A.

How is it possible to collect and condense so much technical information onto a single page? Answer: It is not by chance. Getting through long speeches or tedious articles are not enjoyable experience..

HP Viewpoint: Ethylene production growth drives new global industry standards

Technip: Laugier, J. P.

Operators that understand global market drivers and the latest technologies will provide the best solutions to improve their profitability and comply with the latest HSE rules.

HP Industry Metrics

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Romanow, Stephany

Cold weather, supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions continue to add more volatility to oil prices, supporting prices above $100/bbl. The events occurring in Ukraine, along with other political ..

HP People

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Thinnes, Billy

Baldor has made two key promotions of late. Jeff Moore has been named vice president of the Baldor-Dodge brand mechanical product marketing group based in Greenville, South Carolina. His previous resp..

Achieve excellence and sustainability in your next turnaround

Project Assurance, Inc.: Singh, B.

To consistently achieve pacesetter results on plant shutdowns and turnarounds, it is imperative that companies have a systematic turnaround management process (TMP).

Reduce moisture intrusion in pipes, tanks and other equipment

Pittsburgh Corning Corp.: Oslica, S.

Once water enters the system, even at high temperatures, the insulation system can retain large quantities of water. That can then lead to accelerated heat gain or loss.

HP Project Management: Use key elements for successful mega-plant startups

The Sinclair Group: Laird, J.

As new projects are more complex and larger in capacity, the successful startup of the mega-plant is crucial. Unfortunately, mega-projects are vulnerable to significant overruns in schedules and budge..

HP Boxscore Construction Analysis: 2014 global construction outlook—Part 1

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

According to Hydrocarbon Processing’s HPI Market Data 2014, total capital spending in the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) is estimated to exceed $77 billion (B). This amount includes invest..

HP Automation Safety: What are safety engineering ethics?

exida LLC: Goble, W.

In many professional engineer (PE) programs, continuing education is required. In some US states, this education includes specific requirements for engineering ethics training. The author recently att..