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Examination of design temperature allowance on creep range piping

This article delves into the effects of providing standard design temperature allowances for piping systems operating in the creep range. The aim of examining this practice is to enhance the understanding of its implications for pipe engineering. 

Enterprise opens new facility in Utah to expand strategic fuel storage

Enterprise Products Partners said the second phase of its Texas Western Products System, which houses 400,000 bpd of gasoline and diesel, was now complete with truck loading operations beginning at company's fuel terminal located in Utah.

U.S. West Coast refiners boost imports of light Canadian crude

Canadian waterborne exports of light crude to the U.S. West Coast have surged since the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion (TMX) began operating in May, data shows, surprising some market participants who thought it would mainly be used to send heavy crude to Asia and California.

Four new petroleum liquids pipelines have been completed in the U.S. since 2023

Since 2023, pipeline companies have completed four new petroleum liquids pipeline projects in the U.S.—three crude oil pipeline projects and one hydrocarbon gas liquids (HGL) project—according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) recently updated Liquids Pipeline Projects Database.

Flowserve completes acquisition of MOGAS Industries

Flowserve Corp., a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, has completed the acquisition of MOGAS Industries.

Enbridge sanctions pipelines to support bp's new deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico development

Enbridge Inc. will build, own and operate crude oil and natural gas pipelines in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico for the recently sanctioned Kaskida development, operated by bp Exploration & Production Co.

SIBUR to build ethylene pipeline from NKNKh to Kazanorgsintez at 2.5x more capacity by 2026

SIBUR is preparing to implement a project to reconstruct the pipeline that supplies ethylene from PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim to PJSC Kazanorgsintez.

Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion pushes rivals to cut rates, for now

Pipelines that historically carry Canadian crude to the U.S. are cutting rates and looking to ship different grades of crude oil due to rising competition from the newly expanded Trans Mountain pipeline.

Validate skin temperature in refractory-lined pipes using manual calculation vs. FEA analysis

Black Cat Consulting & Engineering Services W.L.L.: Nelluri, V.

Accurately estimating skin temperature and understanding the impact of refractory lining on thermal performance are crucial aspects of piping system design, operation and maintenance. By recognizing the multifaceted role of refractory lining in enhancing operational efficiency, mitigating risks and extending the lifespan of industrial piping systems, industries can optimize their processes and ensure the reliability and safety of their infrastructure. 

How important is connected pipework to PSVs?

Worley India Pvt. Ltd.: Prabhu, V.

The purpose of this article is to explain additional process considerations for pipework connected to PSVs, such as isolation valves, layout, orientation, forces and moments.