Management
Case study for a high-performing refinery loss control program
Most refineries have some sort of mass balance and loss control program in place for accounting, planning and scheduling, as well as for financial and operational evaluation purposes.
Cloud-based condition monitoring solutions optimize reliability of rotating equipment
Hydrocarbon processing (HP) companies are seeking opportunities to improve productivity, optimize equipment availability and increase process uptime.
People
Stress Engineering Services Inc. (SES) has promoted Kenneth Bhalla to Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Four key benefits of an integrity operating window (IOW) implementation
In today’s operating facilities, it is critical to have robust mechanical integrity (MI) programs that provide the capability to understand the various parameters that affect asset integrity so that inspections can be planned accordingly.
Industry Perspectives: The evolution of the downstream
In Hydrocarbon Processing’s April issue, the editorial comment focused on advancing ideas in the downstream processing industries.
Workforce: What is the state of the global petrochemicals workforce?
Since its inception 3 yr ago, the Global Energy Talent Index (GETI) has aimed to deliver valuable insights on the needs, concerns and desires of the energy workforce to enhance recruitment and retention strategies.
Power: Temporary power tips for turnarounds and maintenance activities
Maintenance activities and turnarounds often prove challenging to a facility’s electrical power system.
Digital: Digitalize process plants for operational excellence
A large volume of data is generated during the operation of refining, petrochemical and fertilizer plants.
Executive Viewpoint: A vision for the refinery of 2030
The refining business needs to change dramatically over the next decade.
Editorial Comment: Sustainability: The latest creation in advancing ideas
Over the past few months, Hydrocarbon Processing’s editorial staff has traveled thousands of miles to attend numerous conferences, events, users’ groups, groundbreakings, etc.
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