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Petrochemicals

Taking on petrochemical plant hurdles with networking smarts

Rajant Corp.: Rivero, A.

The petrochemical industry is facing one of the most significant challenges in its history.

Industry Perspectives

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

This month, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> will be hosting two events—one to showcase the latest in processing technologies in the refining and petrochemicals markets, and the other to provide an update on the latest trends, initiatives and capital project investments in the global hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI).

Innovations

What are the latest advancements in HPI technologies? This month’s Innovations section details the tools and technologies that are optimizing plant operations.

Vapor velocity guidelines for horizontal flare knockout drums

Covestro: Kim, J. S.  |  Dunsheath, H. J.
Bechtel: Lopez, J. P.

Flare knockout (KO) drums are important components of effluent handling systems.

Business Trends: Attracting digital talent for petrochemicals: You need a new brand strategy

Airswift: Sanches, M.

According to Deloitte, the future success of most chemical companies relies on three areas: growth and innovation, performance and cost optimization, and sustainability and the circular economy.

Double-tubesheet heat exchangers: Necessities and challenges

Fluor: Misal, P. M.

Among all types of heat exchangers, shell-and-tube heat exchangers are in huge demand for industrial applications.

Ensuring safety in dynamic chemical manufacturing environments

ITT Goulds Pumps: Knecht, S.

As with all industries, chemical manufacturing is evolving in response to technical innovations, new customer requirements and increased global competition.

Engineering Case Histories: Case 112: Remote failure analysis consulting

Consulting Engineer: Sofronas, A.

An article on “Remote training of personnel”1 is interesting and appropriate at this time of COVID-19. It outlines the difficulties in presenting remote training courses and suggests methods that can help.

Executive Viewpoint: Technology to drive decarbonization of the oil and gas industry

Siemens Energy: Fors, T.

<i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> (HP) was pleased to speak with Thorbjoern Fors (TF), EVP of Industrial Applications, Siemens Energy, to discuss the decarbonization of the oil and gas industry and the technologies that are helping companies meet their sustainability goals.

Reliability: Taking ownership of problems

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.

Taking ownership of issues during a critical or troubling time is just as important as assuming responsibility during times of opportunity and benefit.