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Maintenance & Reliability

Optimization of ethylene in the processing of hydrocarbons

DOW Chemical Co.: Hecker, H.
AMETEK Process Instruments: Kim, J.

The measurement of moisture or humidity is very important in most industries, including the petrochemicals sector. Excess moisture in instrument air can cause pipes to rust or pneumatic equipment to malfunction.

Emerson unveils architecture vision for ‘Boundless Automation’

Building on a deep legacy of industry-leading digital automation expertise through its Plantweb digital ecosystem, Emerson shared its vision of a new software-defined automation architecture designed to catalyze the future of modern manufacturing.

Oxford Flow and KOSO Kent Introl announce global partnership

The partnership provides valve users across the global energy landscape access to industry-leading solutions that will not only support their journey towards more reliable, leak-free operations.

2022 HP Awards Finalists

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

<em>Hydrocarbon Processing</em>, the downstream processing sector’s leading technical publication for 100 yr, has announced the finalists for its sixth annual <em>HP</em> Awards, which celebrate innovative technologies and people that have been instrumental in improving facility operations over the past year.

Development of novel epoxy closed-cell foam for personnel and corrosion protection—Part 1

Belzona Inc.: Oharriz, O.

Most industrial assets operating at elevated temperatures require thermal insulation for energy conservation, thermal protection or process stabilization.

px Group appointed to operate GIDARA's flagship Bio-Methanol plant, Amsterdam

px Group intends to deliver Net Zero by reducing carbon emissions on all the sites it owns, operates and maintains whilst ensuring an elite performance in the areas of safety, availability, efficiency and reliability of its clients’ assets.

Data, algorithms and collaboration combine for machine-learning success

Seeq: Venkat, A.  |  Zakeri, S.  |  Disantis, J.
Ithaca Energy: Johnstone, A.
allnex: Martin, J.

Process manufacturers are investing significant resources in machine-learning (ML) to increase reliability, profitability and sustainability in their operations—saving millions of dollars in short periods of time through increased efficiency.

A system approach to mitigating corrosion under insulation

Owens Corning: Cusick, A.

This article will consider how a system approach can help mitigate the risk of CUI and contribute to the performance and longevity of piping and equipment.

Why sulfur plants fail: An in-depth study of sulfur recovery unit failures—Part 1

Sulphur Experts: Bohme, G. E.

Equipment malfunction or an unplanned shutdown of a SRU can have a significant effect on a production company’s profitability, along with an equally serious impact on personnel safety and the environment.

IRPC 2022: Combining incremental crude processing and enhanced residue upgradation at low cost

Session three of IRPC focused on sustainability. To open the session, Arun Arora and Malini Warrer from Chevron Lummus Global and Vinod Ramaseshan from Saudi Aramco delivered a presentation titled, “Heavy Oil Processing Initiative Combining Incremental Crude Processing and Enhanced Residue Upgradation at Low Cost and Energy.”