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Maintenance & Reliability

Editorial Comment: What is the future role of the process engineer?

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

During the American Institute of Chemical Engineers’ (AIChE’s) Spring Meeting, held in Orlando, Florida in April, I was honored to sit on a panel discussion with Paul Durand from ExxonMobil and Sanjeev Kapur from Apex PetroConsultants.

Use an Excel-based method to evaluate performance for the preheat train of a CDU

GS Engineering and Construction: Moon, J.  |  Chang, G. S.

A rigorous and accurate performance evaluation of existing equipment is a key factor for the success of a plant revamp study.

Reliability: Preserve what worked well in 1980

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.

The second CCC implementation strategy involved so-called “shirt sleeve seminars.”

Editorial Comment

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

Each May, Hydrocarbon Processing focuses on the topic of maintenance and reliability.

Show Preview: IRPC Europe returns to Italy this June

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Andrew, Bob

Gulf Energy Information and Hydrocarbon Processing are pleased to provide a preview of IRPC Europe 2018, which will be held June 5–7 in Milan.

Using valve diagnostics at startup to save time and money

Emerson Process Management: Raymond, S.

Early detection of valve problems with diagnostics prevents small issues from escalating into major incidents when production starts.

High-energy pump balance line flow monitoring using ultrasonic flow measurements

Saudi Aramco: Brashler, K.

The objective of this article is to demonstrate the value of utilizing portable or permanently mounted ultrasonic flow measurement technology to measure and monitor high-energy pump hydraulic balance line flow.

Mechanical design and fitness-for-service assessment of steam reformer pressure components

Carmagen Engineering, Inc.: Aumuller, J.

Bulk hydrogen (H2) production in a petroleum refinery by steam methane reforming utilizes high temperatures, moderate pressures and catalyst-filled tubes that generate high tube temperatures of up to 920°C (1,690°F), imposing relatively harsh performance demands on system components.

Advanced steam system optimization program

TLV International Inc.: Hou, A.  |  Mita, T.

The steam system forms an integral part of the safe, reliable and profitable operation of a process plant. Steam constitutes approximately 30% of the energy used in a typical petroleum refinery.

Three topics for operational excellence related to a Cr-Mo hydrotreating reactor

SK Energy: Lee, S.  |  Kim, E.  |  Jeon, S.

Many end users are trying to use feedstock with higher sulfur content for their refineries to increase profitability, but numerous unknown or plausible bottlenecks exist.