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HP Engineering Case Histories: Case 69: Heat-up rate and rubs on a steam turbine

Consulting Engineer: Sofronas, A.

This column has suggested using simple analytical models to troubleshoot equipment. However, in some cases, a more detailed solution may be required. The following case histories examine the heat up o..

HP Impact: Interventions avert pipeline shutdowns, enhance safety

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Thinnes, Billy

T.D. Williamson (TDW) recently performed its first pipeline interventions in Belgium. The interventions made it possible for two nitrogen pipelines located in the Albert I Canal in Antwerp to be reloc..

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Linde debuts hydrogen for fuel-cell vehiclesThe Linde Group’s hydrogen (H2) for fuel-cell vehicles—a byproduct of biodiesel production at Linde’s pilot plant in Leuna, Germany—rece..

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.

Control DEA corrosion in a gas refinery

Sarkhoon & Qeshm Gas Treating Company: Atash Jameh, A.
Sarkhoon and Qeshm Gas Treating Company: Gharaghoosh, A. Z.
Sarkhoon & Qeshm Gas Treating Co.,: Rashidfarokhi, A. R.
Shiraz University: Pakshir, M.  |  Paydar, M. H.

Corrosion inhibitor selection and protective scales are key to prevention

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..

Understand multi-stage pumps and sealing options: Part 2

AESSEAL plc: Gooch, L.

As more processes involve high-pressure, toxic, flammable, lethal or explosive pumping services, better knowledge of rotating equipment options can boost productivity.

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Vessel monitoring system uses thermal cameras   Fig. 1.  This vessel monitoring software shows the exact   locations of imaging cameras. The Critical Vessel Monitoring System ..