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Hydrocarbon Processing Top Project Awards 2020

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

The global hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) continues to expand and modernize to efficiently meet growing demand for energy, transportation fuels and petrochemicals.

Using ASME Section VIII Division 2 Class 1 to your advantage

McDermott: Nawandar, S.

It is globally recognized that ASME codes are widely used international codes for the construction of mechanical equipment operating in power, refining, petrochemical and nuclear facilities.

Global Project Data

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

<i>Hydrocarbon Processing’s</i> Construction Boxscore Database is tracking nearly 1,400 projects around the world.

Maximize the value of tank laser scan data

PEMY Consulting: Trotter, B.

API 653 Annex B is the standard for evaluating tank bottom settlement.

Optimization study for vacuum offgas amine sweetening unit using simulation model

Tüpraş: Özsağiroğlu, E.

Technology is constantly developing, and the competition is intense.

From siloed to connected: Why the oil and gas industry is going digital

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Van Cann, B.

Oil, gas and petrochemical organizations generate vast amounts of data throughout their operations, from exploration and extraction to refining, testing and real-time monitoring.

Advances in compressor anti-surge valve design enhance reliability and performance

Flowserve Corp.: Haines, B.  |  Nelson, M. P.

Centrifugal and axial compressors are some of the most critical components used within a process plant to handle gases.

Digital: Harnessing the power of digital platforms to improve plant performance and increase customer success

ExxonMobil: Ratcliff, K.

Digital online platforms offer significant potential benefits across the oil and gas value chain by employing advanced analytical tools and near-real-time access to technical expertise to improve day-to-day plant performance.

Industry Perspectives: Top Projects 2020—Voting is still open

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

As mentioned in the editorial comment of the October issue of <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i>, the nominees for the 2020 Top Project Awards are out.

Advanced process control for unsteady-state operation: A lesser-known technique

A goal of all process industries is to run the plant in a steady-state zone of operation, improving optimization and control, and producing more benefits.