Driving innovation is an inescapable strategic reality, not only for accelerating new products development and technological solutions but also for creating new markets.
Many refineries are experiencing new problems related to the formation of stable emulsions and poor separation due to the increased use of lower-cost opportunity crude oils that have a high total acid number (TAN), higher gravities and more sulfur content.
The global refining industry continues to move toward more restrictive environmental laws for sulfur oxide (SOx) emissions.
In mid-August, Hydrocarbon Processing announced the finalists of the 2021 HP 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 (CUI) is a severe form of localized external corrosion that occurs on stainless steel (SS) that has been insulated.
Chung, W., Well Resources Inc.;
Lee, M.-T., National Chia-Yi University;
Chen, C.-Y.,
Chen, F.-P.,
Lin, T.-B., Shin Chuang Technology Co. Ltd.
Addressing climate change and environmental issues has become a top priority in the 21st century.
Process engineers must continuously monitor the health and performance of process units.
In response to challenges related to global warming, climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, numerous countries are adopting regulatory measures requiring industry to further improve energy efficiency.
Plant performance depends on stable operations, with steady feed, product flow, temperature and pressure control as per process requirements.
Blockchain and distributed ledger technology have gained widespread media attention in recent years, with much of the spotlight falling on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.