Petrochemicals
Inspection: External visual inspection remains vital
Innovations continue to evolve at a steady pace.
Refining: Extend the life of storage tanks with a novel single-coat epoxy coating
In the oil and gas industry, time is money.
Editorial Comment: The materials that advance modern life
Refineries and petrochemical plants contain some of the harshest environments on the planet.
Improving resource efficiency of industrial processes with the TOP-REF methodology—Part 2
The European TOP-REF research consortium has developed and applied a methodology to improve the resource efficiency of industrial production processes.
Welded plate heat exchangers cut refinery process costs—Part 1
Plate and frame (P&F) heat exchangers were first manufactured 100 yr ago for use in the dairy industry.
Hyper-duplex stainless steel can improve on duplex steel and nickel-based superalloy
Duplex materials have been around for a long time.
Fabrication of clad equipment and piping—Part 1
For pressure vessels, heat exchangers and piping in corrosive services, the materials in contact with the process are often required to be high alloys to provide a reliable service life.
Global Project Data
<i>Hydrocarbon Processing’</i>s Construction Boxscore Database is tracking more than 1,300 active projects in the hydrocarbon processing industries worldwide.
Viewpoint: The NOC-on-effect—Transforming the face of the refining industry
A new era of game-changing competition is about to take over and transform the refining industry as we know it.
Digital: Digitalization is the next step in chemicals excellence
Digital transformation is a common theme at many industry gatherings and events, as operating companies are more readily sharing their digital success stories and audiences are becoming more comfortable with the digital themes.
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