Petrochemicals
Air-to-air pneumatic booster fail-safe system for valves
In pneumatic valve automation systems, it is common to hear the following terms for valve positions: “fail open (FO),” “fail close (FC)” and “fail last (FL)”.
Materials management: Data-centric execution to enhance organizational productivity—Part 1
As a veteran of many capital projects once observed, “All projects execute materials management—those that do so without a plan and the appropriate resources just do it very poorly.”
Enhance aromatics production with concurrent reduction of environmental footprint—Part 1
Catalytic reforming processes produce olefin contaminants in aromatics streams via paraffin dehydrogenation side reactions.
Industry Perspectives
On October 28, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> will announce the winners of the 2021 <i>HP</> Awards during a virtual streaming event.
Avoid common pitfalls in upscaling catalytic fixed-bed reactors
Driving innovation is an inescapable strategic reality, not only for accelerating new products development and technological solutions but also for creating new markets.
Deliver high levels of SOx reduction with SOx-reduction additive
The global refining industry continues to move toward more restrictive environmental laws for sulfur oxide (SO<sub>x</sub>) emissions.
Industry Perspectives
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
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
Addressing climate change and environmental issues has become a top priority in the 21st century.
Enhanced unit monitoring enabled by digital twin
Process engineers must continuously monitor the health and performance of process units.
- NAPCOR releases 2024 PET recycling report highlighting system efficiency gains and continued strength of PET circularity 12/12
- OQ courts other partners for petrochemical complex in Oman as SABIC drops out 12/12
- Brazil's BNDES approves $71 MM for carbon storage project 12/12
- Cuba on edge as U.S. seizure of oil tanker puts supply at risk 12/12
- China oil demand to plateau between 2025 and 2030 12/12
- Germany's PCK refinery says no impact from pipeline leak 12/12
