http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing Application of systems engineering principles in a reliability assessment of air-cooled heat exchangers http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2025/june-2025/heat-exchangemanagement/application-of-systems-engineering-principles-in-a-reliability-assessment-of-air-cooled-heat-exchangers/ This article proposes a holistic remaining life assessment and reliability engineering framework developed based on systems engineering principles to cover both mechanical integrity (header boxes and fin tubes) and dynamic reliability aspects (fin blades, electrical motors, gearboxes and propellers). Coolbrook, Turbostream collaborate to accelerate decarbonization technology for heavy industries http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/coolbrook-turbostream-collaborate-to-accelerate-decarbonization-technology-for-heavy-industries/ Coolbrook, a transformational technology and engineering company on a mission to decarbonize heavy industry, and Turbostream, a leading developer of high-performance simulation tools for turbomachinery, have announced a collaboration to support the rapid optimization and deployment of Coolbrook’s proprietary RotoDynamic Heater™ (RDH™) and RotoDynamic Reactor™ (RDR™) technologies. Greener cleaning solutions in oil and gas: A game changer for sustainability and efficiency http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2025/may-2025/heat-exchangemanagement/greener-cleaning-solutions-in-oil-and-gas-a-game-changer-for-sustainability-and-efficiency/ Cleaning and maintaining system components and equipment—such as heat exchangers—can consume significant time and resources. Conventional methods rely heavily on harsh, environmentally harmful agents. This article explores an innovative cleaning solution that offers faster, more-effective cleaning with wide-ranging environmental and operational benefits.  Heat exchanger modifications during hydrocracking and lube oil basestock units’ revamp at BPCL’s Mumbai refinery http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2025/april-2025/heat-exchangemanagement/heat-exchanger-modifications-during-hydrocracking-and-lube-oil-basestock-units-revamp-at-bpcl-s-mumbai-refinery/ This article provides insights into several possibilities for modifying heat exchangers that will help refinery owners/operators and consultants to plan similar revamp activities.  Amberjack Capital forms strategic partnership with Industrial Thermal Services http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/04/amberjack-capital-forms-strategic-partnership-with-industrial-thermal-services/ Amberjack Capital Partners, a private equity firm investing in critical infrastructure services, has announced its partnership with Industrial Thermal Services LLC (ITS), a premier provider of industrial heat treating and specialty services. Digital Feature: Utilizing steam stripping to remove benzene from wastewater and waste streams: A guide to maintaining compliant benzene levels with confidence http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/04/digital-feature-utilizing-steam-stripping-to-remove-benzene-from-wastewater-and-waste-streams-a-guide-to-maintaining-compliant-benzene-levels-with-confidence/ In February of 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an enforcement alert warning stating that chemical plants releasing significant amounts of carcinogens like benzene and other harmful chemicals into the air and water, in violation of environmental regulations, could face substantial penalties. TransTech and Metalforms complete acquisition of Koch Heat Transfer's assets http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/04/transtech-and-metalforms-complete-acquisition-of-koch-heat-transfers-assets/ TransTech Group has completed the acquisition of Koch Heat Transfer’s international assets and intellectual property through its subsidiary, Metalforms LLC. The transaction includes Koch Heat Transfer’s European assets and global rights to its proprietary BROWN FINTUBE® Products and TWISTED TUBE® Heat Exchanger Technologies. ClearSign Technologies debuts new ClearSign Core M Series process burner technology http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/03/clearsign-technologies-debuts-new-clearsign-core-m-series-process-burner-technology/ ClearSign Technologies Corporation announced that following the installation of a new burner technology into the Texas Gulf coast facility of a global chemical company, the company is reporting selective catalytic reduction (SCR) level nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in addition to high heat transfer efficiency within the heater. Kelvion Partners in ESCO project to revolutionize supercritical CO₂ systems with 3D-printed heat exchangers http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/03/kelvion-partners-in-esco-project-to-revolutionize-supercritical-co2-systems-with-3d-printed-heat-exchangers/ Kelvion, the global leader in heat exchange technology, is proud to partner in the ESCO research project, which aims to optimize sCO₂ cycle technology for industrial applications. As part of this initiative, Kelvion will develop cutting-edge 3D-printed heat exchanger prototypes using advanced materials specifically designed for sCO₂ systems, reaffirming its commitment to driving sustainable energy innovations. ExxonMobil’s next-generation H2 burner can help decarbonize a key industry http://web2v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/01/exxonmobil-s-next-generation-h2-burner-can-help-decarbonize-a-key-industry/ At its olefins plant in Baytown, Texas, ExxonMobil has designed and installed pyrolysis burners that can operate on up to 100% H2 fuel. A total of 44 burners were installed in one of the plant’s steam cracking furnaces.