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Equipment

USB threat vector trends and implications for industrial operators

Honeywell: Knapp, E.

These are interesting times for universal serial bus (USB) security.

Improving resource efficiency of industrial processes with TOP-REF methodology—Part 1

TU Dortmund University: Radatz, H.  |  Schembecker, G.
The CoSMo Company SAS: Raffray, G.  |  Sellis, D.
Fundación Tecnalia Research and Innovation: Boto, F.  |  Echeverria, Z.
Fundación CIRCE—Centro de Investigación de Recursos y Consumos Energéticos: Carrion, A.  |  Herce, C.  |  Oto, F.
University of Zaragoza: Gil, A.
DOW Chemical Co.: Arias, A.  |  Borrego, R.
Fertinagro Nutrientes S.L.: Romero, J.
Petróleos de Portugal: Jacinto, J. T.

The processing industry consumes significant amounts of resources, such as materials and energy, to produce valuable goods for society.

Innovations

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Rhodes, Mike

Designed for hazardous, wet or corrosive locations, such as oil refineries and chemical plants, the Appleton PlexPower motor starter provides electrical apparatus protection combined with the convenience and savings of off-the-shelf components.

Industry Perspectives: IMO 2020—What is your say?

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

In 2020, new International Maritime Organization (IMO) marine fuel regulations will go into effect.

Extended vapor cloud analysis methodology—Part 1

PEMY Consulting: Myers, P. E.  |  Trotter, B.

The Buncefield explosion was the worst post World War 2 fire/explosion incident.

It’s not double trouble—it’s digital twingenuity

MAVERICK Technologies: Henn, J.

Much ink has been spilled over the concept known as the “digital twin.”

Maintenance and turnaround planning critical to successful ejector vacuum system operation

Graham Corp.: Johnson, E.

Steam ejector vacuum systems are generally considered to be reliable and require little maintenance.

Process design consideration for a deep-cut vacuum distillation unit—Part 2

Recently, many US refineries have been reconfigured to process heavy opportunistic sour crudes.

Capital projects are making a comeback, but are EPC firms ready?

AspenTech: Donnelly, P.

After several years of cutting costs to align to the reality of fewer and smaller capital projects, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firms are now forging ahead as the industry recovers.

Eight strategies to minimize capital expenditures for a better bottom line

SNC-Lavalin Inc.: Adib, M.

The following are eight strategies to help reduce engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) project costs, along with tips to maximize the value of both existing assets and new investments for refiners and producers.