Environment & Safety
Consider fast-track solution to increase crude production
This Gulf-Coast refinery used an innovative approach to debottleneck wastewater treatment to raise site processing capability
Improve sulfur recovery operations
When this unit fails, environmental violations are possible
'Proven-in-use' criteria for safety instrumented systems
Use these guidelines to qualify equipment
Systematic depressurization design is more than just a safety necessity
Implementing this approach can save money while meeting required regulations
HP Automation Safety: CFSE update
In IEC61508, the international standard for functional safety, there are requirements for "Competence of Persons." The general statement from IEC61508 Part 1, Appendix B, reads, "All persons involved ..
What to look for in a project feasibility study - Part 2
Here's how to judge the strengths and weaknesses of its technical and economic content
What to look for in a project feasibility study - Part 1
Here's how to judge the strengths and weaknesses of its technical and economic content
HP Automation Safety: The functional safety trend grows
A recent survey showed a continued increase in acceptance of IEC 61511/ISA 84.01-2004. Since the IEC version of the standard was only released in the spring of 2003, the acceptance rate might be consi..
Control microbial growth in your cooling water
Proper monitoring and chemical dosing can alleviate this challenge
New API Standard provides comprehensive information on flares
The mechanical aspects for safe design and operation of flaring systems are defined for the first time publicly
- Chinese independent refiners snap up discounted Mideast oil as supplies rise 7/3
- India refiner Nayara's gasoline sold to Russia via traders 7/3
- India seeks to quell public backlash on ethanol-mixed fuel after 'experiment' remark 7/3
- Venezuela's largest refinery in service after power outage following earthquake 7/3
- U.S.-Iran war still trails the 1979 oil shock by total losses 7/3
- ABB Ethernet-APL flowmeters to support digitalization at a large petrochemical complex in China 7/2
