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Process Optimization

Digitalizing chemistry-driven quality management for intelligent operations—Part 1
Saudi Aramco: N. A. Al-Qahtani  |  A. Akbar  |  R. Kahtani
Process Optimization / Refining

Independent linear programming analysis is key to refinery strategic planning in an increasingly dynamic marketplace
Burns & McDonnell: B. Blackwell  |  V. Divita  |  D. Leigh  |  L. Sander
Engineering & Design / Information Systems / Loss Prevention / Process Control / Process Optimization / Refining

The use of mercaptide sensors to increase safety, increase unit health and mitigate downtime
Pembina NGL Corp.: R. Morin  |  G. Penner  |  D. Hodge
Honeywell UOP: J. Trucko

Innovations in hydrotreating: Process improvements for better hydrogen utilization
Saudi Aramco: S. D. Sharma  |  P. K. Dhar  |  S. J. Khaldi
Hydrogen / Hydrotreating / Refinery Hydrogen Balance Optimisation

Sustainability and the Energy Transition

Fluidized catalytic cracking process decarbonization
KBR: S. Jewell
Carbon Management / Cracking / Refining / Reactors / Scope 1 Reduction Program / Refinery Energy Optimization

The evolving role of SAF in aviation’s energy transition
Global Impact Coalition: C. Tan
Biofuels / Refining / Sustainable Aviation Fuel / SAF Pathway Economics / eFuels / Synthetic Fuels Production

Valves, Pumps, Turbomachinery and Compression

Knowing valve position when it matters most
Emerson: N. Dalal  |  T. Reeder
Instrumentation / Refining / Valves / Wireless Sensor Network

Maintenance, Reliability and Inspection

The benefits of using ultrasound for condition monitoring applications
Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.: S. Kumar
Maintenance & Reliability / Equipment / Predictive Maintenance Technology Evaluation / Rotating Equipment Reliability

Plant Design, Engineering, Construction and Commissioning

How to quickly estimate laydown areas for towers and reactors
Antonoil Service: Abid, J.  |  Sarwat, A
Construction / Engineering & Design / Environment & Safety / Project Management / Reactors / Safety

Environment and Safety

Flare types and technologies for environmental compliance enhancement

Build resilient safety cultures: A competence-based approach for high-hazard industries
Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board: H. Dutta  |  F. Akhter
Environment & Safety / Refining / Safety-Critical Equipment Inspection

HP People
Management / People

Pilot Chemical Company names Mike Clark to board of directors

Executive Viewpoint: Navigating the new energy landscape: Technology, talent and demand
Digital Technologies / Process Control / Process Optimization

Why do equipment failures persist? The answer lies in the three pillars of reliability
Becht: L. Taylor
Environment & Safety / Maintenance & Reliability