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Engineering Case Histories: Case 101: Preventing crankshaft failures in large reciprocating engines

Consulting Engineer: Sofronas, A.

The gas processing and pipeline industries use many integral gas engine reciprocating compressors with crankshafts more than 20 ft long.

Editorial Comment: What is the future role of the process engineer?

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

During the American Institute of Chemical Engineers’ (AIChE’s) Spring Meeting, held in Orlando, Florida in April, I was honored to sit on a panel discussion with Paul Durand from ExxonMobil and Sanjeev Kapur from Apex PetroConsultants.

Creating a ‘win-win’ between construction contractor and project owner—Part 2

ShureLine Construction: Berg, J.  |  Shahani, G.

For large projects, construction represents the biggest cost component and the greatest risk.

Novel FCC technologies based on reaction chemistry of catalytic cracking

SINOPEC Engineering Inc.: Xie C.  |  Wei, X.  |  Gong, J.  |  Long, J.

The increased use of opportunity crude oils in refinery processing, the growing demand for light fuel, and the efficient conversion of petroleum resources to refined fuels and basic chemical raw materials have become the basis of green and low-carbon refining technology developments.

Digital: Maximize return on capital investment with predictive maintenance

AVEVA: Newton, M.

Oil and gas professionals are well aware of the pressures companies face in the market.

Editorial Comment

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

Each May, Hydrocarbon Processing focuses on the topic of maintenance and reliability.

Show Preview: IRPC Europe returns to Italy this June

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Andrew, Bob

Gulf Energy Information and Hydrocarbon Processing are pleased to provide a preview of IRPC Europe 2018, which will be held June 5–7 in Milan.

Configuration study and design of sour water stripper units for a refinery revamp

Fluor Daniel India (1): Das, S.  |  Singh, N. K.

As demand for oil products increases, refiners are expanding the capacity of their crude processing facilities to accommodate higher throughput.

Create a network of dividing wall columns in complex process units

GTC Technology US, LLC: Kalita, R.  |  Kanda, A.

The majority of dividing wall column (DWC) applications in the refining industry consist of standalone columns, whether a retrofit or a grassroots column.

Creating a ‘win-win’ between construction contractor and project owner—Part 1

ShureLine Construction: Shahani, G.  |  Berg, J.

Numerous articles have been written about the key elements to a successful construction project.