Environment & Safety
Apply online analyzers to monitor 'sulfur-free' fuel
New x-ray fluorescence methods enable real-time detection of low sulfur concentration in hydrocarbons
Plan for success with your clean fuels program
Producing low-sulfur transportation fuels involves more than selecting process options. Here are other vital key issues to consider
Consider integrating refining and petrochemical operations
Converting low-value gas oil streams via hydrocracking yields high-value olefins feedstocks
Effective alarm management
Follow these guidelines to reduce operator overload and mistakes
HP Automation Safety: Safety-certified field equipment
I received an interesting question in a recent e-mail: "How can I design a safety instrumented function when I cannot buy safety-certified field equipment?" The designer went on to state that in his o..
Improve crane safety
Prequalifying suppliers is an important step
Pump cavitation caused by entrained gas
Here's how the problem was solved on an FCC main fractionator
Add depth to technical training
Use these 15 approaches and real-world examples to refresh the knowledge base and analytical skills of engineers and plant managers
Failure analysis of a primary reformer riser
Investigation revealed the root cause was creep rupture
Dry gas seals and support systems: benefits and options
Follow these guidelines for proper specification, installation and maintenance
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- UK's insolvent Lindsey oil refinery secures some crude supply to keep running for now 7/8
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- Marathon Galveston Bay refinery (U.S.) hydrotreater to remain shut until September 7/8
