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Process Optimization

Amec Foster Wheeler to work on Vietnam’s Dung Quat refinery expansion

The two-year contract includes the optimization of the refinery configuration, coordination of licensors, and the design for new units as well as the revamp of existing units.

Vepica leads Texas crude fractionation project

This new facility consists of an atmospheric distillation unit (ADU) designed to process 25,000 BSPD and to provide run products to storage facilities, as well as the utilities required to support the proper and safe operation of the processing systems.

Air Liquide wins engineering work on YCI’s new Louisiana methanol project

Yuhuang Chemical (YCI) has awarded a detailed engineering and procurement services contract to Air Liquide for YCI’s 1.7-million tpy methanol plant located in St. James Parish, Louisiana.

Borouge selects Neste Jacobs as FEED contractor on Ruwais PE upgrade

This project is the third FEED project in a row which Neste Jacobs is delivering to Borouge in the UAE under the long-term service contract that was previously signed between the two companies.

Irving Oil unveils $200-million upgrade for Saint John refinery in Canada

Together, pipefitters, electricians, boilermakers, and other skilled workers will work the equivalent of 800 annualized jobs, as they make substantial upgrades to numerous areas of the refinery's operations.

Jacobs wins EPC work on ExxonMobil’s Texas refinery expansion

HP Editorial Staff: HP Editorial Staff

The project will expand crude oil throughput at the Beaumont refinery, increase production of jet fuel, and optimize energy usage by enabling the CDU to run different crude slates.

KBR sets construction safety milestone at US ammonia project

HP Editorial Staff: HP Editorial Staff

At the Dyno Nobel complex, KBR's commitment to Zero Harm is reinforced with its daily and weekly site meetings, toolbox safety meetings and award recognition for employees.

Quickly detect leaks with vapor testing in tank bottoms

Sichuan University: Liu, T.-Q.
University of Connecticut: Zheng, Q.-W.
Logistical Engineering University of PLA: Liu, L.-C.

Leaks result in a direct loss of revenue, along with the possible contamination of soil and water, leading to potential punitive action from environmental agencies and negative corporate publicity.

Evaluate selection criteria for double-pipe and multitube heat exchangers

Fluor Daniel India: Pramanik, R.  |  Srinath, N. R.

Double-pipe and multitube (also called hairpin) heat exchangers, with their compactness and ability to optimize thermal performance without compromising maintainability, are finding increasing accepta..

Hybrid polymer coating protects flanges in two steps

Belzona Polymerics Ltd.: Jucquois, A.

In June 2014, the plant maintenance manager of a chemical plant in southern Louisiana contacted an industrial services company for an alternative flange corrosion protection solution.The plant had a 5..