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Update on ambient heat transfer for storage tanks

Professional engineer: Anjan, S.  |  Khan, K.

Heat gain from ambient or heat loss to atmosphere is discussed in standards and technical publications.1, 2 However, the work on fluid/ambient thermal interactions rarely includes an important factor&..

UOP, Qatar Petroleum to jointly develop new gas treatment technology

Under the agreement, the companies will work together to develop more efficient technologies to remove contaminants from natural gas, so that it can be liquefied for transportation by ship and other means.

Sadara selects Metso to supply valves for Al Jubail chemical complex

Metso's valves will control process flow in several process areas in the complex including the mixed feed cracker, downstream units and utilities. The order was booked during the 2013 year.

Consider new designs for offshore LNG regasification terminals

Foster Wheeler: Bulte, A.

The projected growth in global gas demand—specifically, where LNG imports are needed to meet demand—will require faster execution of LNG regasification terminals.

Choose the best refrigeration technology for small-scale LNG production

Linde Engineering: Kohler, T.  |  Bruentrup, M.
Linde Process Plants Inc.: Key, R. D.  |  Edvardsson, T.

A frequent question is which refrigeration technology is the best for small-scale LNG production. Here, a broad range of aspects and guidelines for which is best suited for what type of application is covered.

From LNG imports to exports: Process safety and regulatory challenges

KnowledgeOne: Chosnek, J.
IHI E&C International Corp.: Edwards, V. H.

As natural gas becomes more abundant in the US, the demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports is disappearing, while the need to find markets for domestic natural gas is increasing.

Update on lubrication systems

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.

Several case histories illustrate the pros and cons for maintaining rotating equipment under various plant conditions.Example 1In late May 2013, a US oil-mist provider in one of the Great Lakes states..

Control moisture in ‘wetted’ rotating equipment

Des-Case Corp.: Barnes, M.  |  Morgan, D.

In turbomachinery, water is one of the most deleterious contaminants. Left unchecked, moisture can severely reduce the service life expectancy of oil-wetted rotating and reciprocating components by as..

Improve quality of lubricating fluids via filtration

Puradyn Filter Technologies: Kroger, K. G.

Micro-sized dust particles, along with water, can ruin the best lubricating fluids. Contamination of lubricating fluids can occur due to the byproducts of combustion, metal wear, oxidation and more. T..

Wide design margins do not improve engineering

Engrowth Training: Toghraei, M.

Engineers use design and safety factors in sizing and specifying instrumentation or major process equipment, such as pumps, valves and compressors. Design factors are applied to cover the uncertainty ..