Whitepapers

Oil and gas facilities must protect workers from burns using physical barriers or insulation systems. Physical barriers are costly and obstructive, while insulation systems risk corrosion under insulation (CUI) if wet. Thermal insulative coatings (TICs), such as Heat-Flex® 7000, offer an effective alternative, providing burn protection, reducing CUI risk, and maintaining process heat. Heat-Flex 7000 meets OSHA guidelines, resists moisture, and enhances safety without the drawbacks of traditional methods.

Integrated Global Services (IGS) discusses eight global process vessel, column, and tower corrosion mitigation projects in this whitepaper. It explores innovative strategies, technologies, and best practices to protect various industrial equipment types from corrosion and erosion. Learn more about IGS’s proprietary High Velocity Thermal Spray (HVTS) technology which deposits high nobility metal alloys onto the substrate to achieve a corrosion-resistant barrier, with several benefits over using weld overlay.

This white paper highlights the role of Companders in petrochemical decarbonization. As industries face increasing pressures to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions, Companders—a combination of compressor and turboexpander on a single skid—offer a compact, efficient solution. They enable significant energy recovery and cost savings in processes like HPPO, where waste energy is converted into mechanical power. The paper underscores the Compander's efficiency, flexibility, and contribution to the energy transition, aligning with sustainability goals.

Industrial end users must operate plants at peak efficiency to remain competitive, as unplanned shutdowns can result in significant revenue losses. Dynamic compressors are crucial but often left without backups, leading to potential performance issues and increased costs over time. While Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) has improved asset health monitoring, the industry is now shifting towards predictive and prescriptive maintenance, utilizing Industry 4.0 technologies like IoT, AI, and cloud computing to enhance asset performance, reliability, and sustainability.

The hidden dangers of corrosion under insulation (CUI) and chloride stress corrosion cracking (CSCC) are especially prevalent on assets used in the production of liquified natural gas. However, newer liquid coatings offer facilities the opportunity to mitigate corrosion far longer than previous options, helping owners extend coating maintenance schedules, reduce operational costs and enhance safety. Learn more about these advanced CUI-mitigation solutions in this informative paper.

As companies continue to navigate an ever-evolving, highly competitive landscape, the adoption of innovative APC technology can provide a decided edge in improving operations and meeting ambitious net-zero goals. Key to success is working with the right solution providers and service partners for your APC implementation. Download this white paper to learn how the seamless integration of Adaptive Process Control enables you to exceed production demands, improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.

This white paper presents results of a direct comparison of non-invasive temperature measurements with classic measurements in a measuring medium, achieved in realistic conditions. ABB’s new technology allows for high-precision, reliable temperature measurement without the need to intervene (invasiveness) in the process by taking the ambient conditions into account. This technology also positively impacts your safety and cost of installation and maintenance. Download this white paper to learn more.

This whitepaper discusses cost-effective solutions to reduce CO2 and NOx emissions. The solutions outlined are available to be implemented as part of existing turnaround cycles and are proven to dramatically reduce scope 1 and scope 3 emissions (CO2 by up to 20% and NOx by up to 40%), enabling refineries to operate at full capacity whilst meeting emissions targets.