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Consequence modeling and risk analysis for safeguarding against jet fires
Due to their high momentum and erosive nature, sustained jet fires are one of the most hazardous types of fires that can threaten the integrity of process facilities.
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Motion names Vice President of operations integration
Editorial Comment: In pursuit of operational excellence: A thank you from Hydrocarbon Processing
In late September, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> hosted the International Refining and Petrochemical Conference (IRPC).
Hydrocarbon Processing 2021 Awards WINNERS
<i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i>, the downstream processing sector’s leading technical publication for nearly 100 yr, has announced the winners for its fifth annual <i>HP</i> Awards, which celebrate innovative technologies and people that have been instrumental in improving facility operations over the past year.
Materials management: Data-centric execution to enhance organizational productivity—Part 2
In Part 1, the broad concept of materials management was discussed, along with materials management as an investment and attitude.
AFPM’s IP Conference names Petrochemical Heritage Award recipient
At the AFPM International Petrochemical Conference, Jim Teague, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Enterprise Products Partners was recognized as this year's recipient of the Petrochemical Heritage Award.
Hydrocarbon Processing 2021 Awards FINALISTS
<i>Hydrocarbon Processing</I>, the downstream processing sector’s leading technical publication for nearly 100 yr, has announced the finalists for its fifth annual <i>HP</i> Awards, which celebrate innovative technologies and people that have been instrumental in improving facility operations over the past year.
Cybersecurity: How HPI companies can protect against ransomware and other cyber threats
Ransomware has become an epidemic, and critical infrastructure is in the crosshairs.
Materials management: Data-centric execution to enhance organizational productivity—Part 1
As a veteran of many capital projects once observed, “All projects execute materials management—those that do so without a plan and the appropriate resources just do it very poorly.”

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