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Petrochemicals

Deliver high levels of SOx reduction with SOx-reduction additive

W. R. Grace: Baillie, C.  |  Cooper, C.

The global refining industry continues to move toward more restrictive environmental laws for sulfur oxide (SO<sub>x</sub>) emissions.

Industry Perspectives

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

In mid-August, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> announced the finalists of the 2021 <i>HP</i> Awards, celebrating innovative technologies and people that have been instrumental in improving facility operations over the past year and are making the HPI safer, more efficient and more profitable.

Corrosion under insulation on stainless steel

Independent Consultant: Rupesh, S.

Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is a severe form of localized external corrosion that occurs on stainless steel (SS) that has been insulated.

Asphaltene removal technology produces novel cement waterproofing additive

Well Resources Inc.: Chung, W.
National Chia-Yi University: Lee, M.-T.
Shin Chuang Technology Co. Ltd.: Chen, C.-Y.  |  Chen, F.-P.  |  Lin, T.-B.

Addressing climate change and environmental issues has become a top priority in the 21st century.

Enhanced unit monitoring enabled by digital twin

KBC, a Yokogawa Company: Chellani, J.
Saudi Aramco: Winter, G.  |  Alshaikh, A.

Process engineers must continuously monitor the health and performance of process units.

Business Trends: Patents provide a unique insight into oil and gas blockchain opportunities

Withers and Rogers LLP: Stephey, G.  |  Horler, P.  |  Chauhan, R.

Blockchain and distributed ledger technology have gained widespread media attention in recent years, with much of the spotlight falling on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

Show Preview: IRPC Operations: Optimizing operations and maintenance in the HPI

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

The hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) is constantly investing in new technologies to optimize operations.

External pressure design of large-diameter piping: Optimal analysis approach

Wood Group: Maiti, S.

Large-diameter piping used in the petrochemical, oil and gas, steel plant and power industries often carry toxic fluids and can pose significant safety hazards.

Editorial Comment: Advancing ideas and best practices by learning from others

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

For 99 yr, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> has provided hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) professionals around the world with the latest technologies, best practices, know-how and case studies.

Innovations

What are the latest advancements in HPI technologies? This month’s Innovations section details the tools and technologies that are optimizing plant operations.