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Refining

Industry Perspectives—Two events: One to honor, one to learn

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

In this issue, the finalists for <i>Hydrocarbon Processing’</i>s third annual <i>HP</i> Awards are detailed.

Digital Refinery: Change project execution with virtual and augmented reality

Fluor: Robar, P.  |  Eklund, M.  |  Devone, S.

It is an exciting time to be a contractor in the energy industry.

Asia: China eyes significant growth in petrochemicals

Contributing Writer: Gerden, E.

China aims to grow its domestic petrochemical production during the next 5 yr–7 yr, driven by the ongoing modernization of major production facilities and an increase in foreign investments.

Optimization: Thinking of cooling towers? Go global and modular.

Aggreko: Childers, B.

When it comes to cooling towers, when should modular be considered?

Reliability: Comparing and updating aeration blower technologies

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.

As the main consumers of electricity in a wastewater treatment plant, aeration blowers can significantly affect the overall cost of plant operation.

Editorial Comment: Exchanging ideas through collaborative environments

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

What is the best way to exchange ideas?

Hydrocarbon Processing Awards

<i>Hydrocarbon Processing,</i> the downstream processing sector’s leading technical publication, has announced the finalists for its third annual awards.

Automatic gauging addresses tank farm challenges

Endress+Hauser: Mallon, D.

Tank farms are often found on the premises of large refineries and petrochemical plants, or nearby.

Horizontal distillation column technology

Independent Researcher/Inventor: Katyal, A.

Gas-liquid contact operations are required for the separation of mixtures based on differences in the chemical properties (volatility, solubility, etc.) of various components.

Opportunity crudes and refinery challenges during hydrocracking operations—Part 1

Refineries worldwide often face practical challenges and operating issues when processing opportunity crude oils to maximize profit margins.