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Piping

Sample heat transfer fluids to offset carbon effects on thermal plant efficiency

Global Heat Transfer: Wright, C.

The long-term viability of a plant depends on maintaining continuous output and reducing production costs.

Experimental study of flow-induced pipe vibrations with guided end conditions

Indian Institute of Chemical Technology: Sutar, S. M.  |  Radhakrishna, M.
University College of Engineering, Osmania University: Babu, P. R.

A study has been performed on the vibrations and stability of fluid-conveying pipes with guided ends. Guided ends are the most common type of pipe ends, as they enable the pipe to have free movement.

Innovations

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Andrew, Bob

Unintended fugitive emissions from pressurized plant components have long been a key concern for operators as well as regulators.

US refiners seek alternatives to Canada oil sands crude

The widespread regional fire is putting a big dent in imports from Canada, and while there are other plentiful sources, they will take time to move to the US Midwest.

Apply a short-term, high-temperature carbon steel solution to piping systems

Reliance Engineering Group (REG): Tiwari, V.  |  Choudhury, M. G.

Carbon steel (CS) piping and equipment are used extensively in refineries and petrochemical plants, where fluid temperatures vary from moderate to high for various processes.

Calculate thermal growth of a fractionation tower for piping engineering

L&T-Chiyoda Ltd.: Darji, P.  |  Chaube, N.  |  Dave, N.

The fractionation tower/column is common processing equipment in the petroleum refinery and chemical industry.

Minimize unplanned shutdowns of fired heater operations

John Zink Co. LLC: Baukal, C.
OnQuest Canada ULC: Newnham, R.
John Zink Hamworthy Combustion: Johnson, B.

There are many potential “rules,” or guidelines, for the safe operation of process heaters.

HP New Developments

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Meche, Helen

NEO Monitors’ mid-infrared (IR) sensors will help global industries better control emissions of nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides.

HP New Developments

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Meche, Helen

Aspen Technology’s aspenONE Engineering and aspenONE Manufacturing and Supply Chain Version 8.8 software was developed for firms in the oil, gas, chemicals, engineering and construction, and other process industries.

HP Innovations

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Blume, Adrienne

A joint industry project (JIP) has been launched between Swagelining Ltd., Saudi Aramco and The Welding Institute (TWI) to conduct investigations into the use of polymer lining in carbon steel (CS) pipelines.