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Creating opportunities for future fluid machinery experts

Reliability/Equipment Editor: Bloch, H. P.

The state of understanding science and facts on one side and distinguishing these from anecdotes and often far-fetched opinions on the other side should be concerning to us. Institutions of higher learning can be disinclined to teach needed, applicable or actionable knowledge.

Use CFD analysis to evaluate the impact of hot air recirculation on air-cooled heat exchangers

CTCI, Corp.: Chen, C-C.

Air-cooled heat exchangers are widely used in the petroleum, petrochemical, natural gas and other industries for cooling purposes. In contrast to a water-cooled system, which consists of a traditional shell-and-tube heat exchanger and a cooling tower, an air-cooled heat exchanger uses ambient air as the main cooling medium.

Why compact actuation solutions are ideal for constrained space installations

Emerson Automation Solutions: Rakita, M.

Many oil and gas industry applications face space constraints. This limitation requires more compact solutions providing the same performance as traditional alternatives, and this is particularly true in many valve installations, where actuators often require an inordinate amount of space.

LNG: Adapting to a more strategic role calls for effective quality analysis

Endress+Hauser: Garza, A.  |  Miller, S.  |  Sutherland, S.

Disruptions of global hydrocarbon supply chains have increased the importance of liquefied natural gas (LNG), causing larger numbers of buyers and sellers to consider it for satisfying energy demand. For some, this is unfamiliar territory, requiring greater knowledge of the technologies and practices involved, as billions of dollars will be changing hands.

Electric drive LNG can grow with the clean energy transition

Black & Veatch: Ellrich, J.

As companies across markets set aggressive decarbonization goals and sustainability commitments to align with changing regulations and consumer demands for greener energy and fuel, the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry is searching for ways to lower emissions.

Choosing the proper regulator configuration can reduce droop

Swagelok Company: Arumpanayil, S.

Many factors go into selecting the proper regulator for your system. One of those factors is sensitivity to changes in outlet pressure as downstream flow fluctuates, which is often characterized as “droop” as illustrated within a regulator’s flow curve.

Column revamp using packings and internal modeling and revamping technology

Sahara International Petrochemical Co.: Shirpurkar, V.
Sulzer Chemtech Middle East WLL: Arora, A.  |  Kale, V.

The challenge of frequent plugging in vent gas scrubbers is resolved with the highest degree of maleic anhydride (MAN) product recovery.

Indorama Ventures and Capchem evaluate proposed carbonate solvents plant

Indorama Ventures has entered into a non-binding agreement with Capchem Technology USA to study the opportunity to build and operate a world-class lithium-ion battery solvents plant.

Power interruption prompts flaring at Chevron Phillips' Baytown plant

Chevron Phillips was utilizing the safety flare system at its Baytown, Texas, chemical plant following a power interruption.

Developing and utilizing a novel, toughened epoxy adhesive

Belzona Polymerics Ltd.: Wade, I.

When identifying solutions that can offer assurance and longevity, the maintenance and reliability of asset repairs can be challenging.