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Hydrocarbon Processing Awards

<i>Hydrocarbon Processing,</i> the downstream processing sector’s leading technical publication, has announced the winners for its second annual awards.

Technical considerations for the Heydar Aliyev refinery revamp

SOCAR Turkey Enerji: Alkhasli, E.
Fluor Energy and Chemicals: Baerends, M.  |  Baars, F.
SOCAR: Khidirov, B.
Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences: Asgar-zadeh, S.

The following case study describes the early development phases of SOCAR’s ongoing major revamp project at the Heydar Aliyev Refinery (HAR) in Baku, Azerbaijan, and its interface with the associated Azerikimya (AZK) steam cracking complex near Sumgait. References are made to the related SOCAR polymer project in Sumgayit, as well.

Reliability: Better pumps and seals for HF service

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.

In mid-2017, we received a well-written request from a young reliability engineer.

Hydrocarbon Processing Awards

<i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i>, the downstream processing sector’s leading technical publication, has announced the finalists for its second annual awards.

High-pressure water pump mechanical seal failure investigation

Saudi Aramco: Allah, W. K.  |  Ballard, F.  |  Al-Dhafiri, A.

To mitigate leakage, mechanical seals are one of the most critical components for centrifugal pumps.

Valves Outlook

Valve Manufacturers Association: William S. Sandler

Although overall industry growth is not substantial from 2017 to 2018, it translates to $66 MM more in valve shipments for the year, which is a positive sign for the industry.

Reliability

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.

With certain turbocompressor designs having changed as manufacturers and user-clients constantly push to increase output and efficiency, it pays to know if—and how—high-performance couplings (HPCs) have kept pace.

Digital: Looking to boost safety? Reliable operations are the key

Emerson Automation Solutions: Carugo, M.

Equipment failures are the thorn in every industrial plant’s side.

Reliability: Consider today’s canned motor pumps

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.

We often make the mistake of letting our equipment selection decisions be governed by old data, anecdotes and traditions.

Reliability: Preserve what worked well in 1980

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.

The second CCC implementation strategy involved so-called “shirt sleeve seminars.”