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Rotating Equipment

MRC Global inks distribution pact with Shell for valves, automation services

MRC Global, a distributor of pipe, valves and fittings to the energy industry, has signed a five-year global agreement with Shell for the distribution of valves and automation services. The agreement also covers carbon and stainless steel, stainless and alloy pipe, fittings and flanges.

Siemens breaks ground on new Saudi plant for gas turbines, compressors

Siemens has taken the next step in its ongoing expansion of activities in Saudi Arabia, breaking ground on a new manufacturing facility in Dammam for gas turbines and compressors. The manufacturing facility is the first of its kind for Siemens in the Middle East.

Who should you call for process pump repair?

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.

Amid pump industry consolidation, independent shops can provide upgrade and repair services for key process equipment.

Consider updating your lubricant system

Lubrication Systems Company: Ehlert, D.

Oil mist extends equipment life over other lube methods

Improve seal designs for ‘dirty’ services

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.
AESSEAL plc: Grove, T.

Amid regulatory legislation issues, a compliance strategy can drive solutions to optimize reliability of rotating equipment.

When good pumps turn bad

Pumpcalcs: Perez, R. X.

A straightforward methodology deals with troublesome pumps

Maximize FCC main air blower and wet gas compressor capacity

Albemarle Corp.: Wilcox, J.R.

Maintaining optimum performance is crucial for sustained profitability

Case 68: Pneumatic testing dangers

Consulting Engineer: Sofronas, A.

Use caution on what defines a true ‘safe distance’

Control moisture problems in slurry-based polyolefin operations

University of Newcastle: Mitra, S.

Proper moisture removal from the polymerization-reaction medium is key to successfully operating a HDPE plant designed on low-pressure, slurry-process technology.

HP Reliability: Avoid unnecessary developments

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.

Innovative thinking is appropriate in the hydrocarbon processing industry, and tremendous forward movement has occurred over the past 30 years. Innovation is to be commended, unless we invent or disco..