Maintenance & Reliability - Corrosionhttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/RSS.aspx?FeedID=1690©2013 Hydrocarbon Processing60Maintenance & Reliability - CorrosionFlare header failure: An investigationhttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3199133/Flare-header-failure-An-investigation.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTInvestigate power limitations in a large steam turbinehttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3198904/Investigate-power-limitations-in-a-large-steam-turbine.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTSeal safety may require going beyond typical standardsTop industry professionals believe users must reach beyond typical standards in applying safer mechanical seals when hazardous and toxic chemicals are involved.http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3198916/Seal-safety-may-require-going-beyond-typical-standards.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTSelect the right shaft-riding brushes for turbomachineryhttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183828/Select-the-right-shaft-riding-brushes-for-turbomachinery.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTUpdate: Online measurement of oxidizing biocideshttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183731/Update-Online-measurement-of-oxidizing-biocides.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTCorrosion under insulation is a hidden problemhttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3161151/Corrosion-under-insulation-is-a-hidden-problem.htmlFri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTHow the best lubricant provides added valuehttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3161097/How-the-best-lubricant-provides-added-value.htmlFri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTInnovationshttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3161096/Innovations.htmlFri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTMitigate reactor failures due to graphitizationhttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3161144/Mitigate-reactor-failures-due-to-graphitization.htmlFri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTMonitor and minimize corrosion in high-TAN crude processingIn addition to inhibitor dosing, intensive corrosion monitoring and analytical tests play a major role in equipment and piping health monitoring and in analyzing stream properties online. http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3161135/Monitor-and-minimize-corrosion-in-high-TAN-crude-processing.htmlFri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTImprove your plantwide steam networkWhen optimizing an existing steam network, design and process engineers need a complete understanding of all aspects of the existing system. Accurate energy and material balances must be established.http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3137932/Improve-your-plantwide-steam-network.htmlTue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTNeed a package boiler in a hurry?Acquiring a package boiler is an unplanned event that requires process engineers to solve this completely unfamiliar problem. To reduce the chaos of replacing them, here are helpful ways to resolve this situation.http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3137797/Need-a-package-boiler-in-a-hurry.htmlTue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTTAMU Turbo and Pump symposiums still leadinghttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3137777/TAMU-Turbo-and-Pump-symposiums-still-leading.htmlTue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMTReliability and maintenance: The path to world-class performanceHPI companies in a progressive culture strive for failure-free operations with defect elimination and uninterrupted operation.http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3123898/Reliability-and-maintenance-The-path-to-world-class-performance.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTUpgrade the design of vertical, multistage centrifugal pumps in low-temperature serviceshttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3123279/Upgrade-the-design-of-vertical-multistage-centrifugal-pumps-in-low-temperature-services.htmlSat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTClosed-oil-mist systems and maintenance cost avoidancehttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3108745/Closed-oil-mist-systems-and-maintenance-cost-avoidance.htmlThu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTCase 70: Twenty rules for troubleshootinghttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3080657/Case-70-Twenty-rules-for-troubleshooting.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMTPrevent external corrosion of boiler tubes under refractory lininghttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3081992/Prevent-external-corrosion-of-boiler-tubes-under-refractory-lining.htmlSat, 01 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMTImprove performance monitoring of your turbomachineryThis case study documents the performance variables to consider and apply when monitoring and tracking the efficiency deterioration for a steam turbine using DSs in a PI process book.http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3067892/Improve-performance-monitoring-of-your-turbomachinery.htmlWed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTUtility piping: Why over-engineering is inefficientGrooved mechanical piping can offer improved constructability, speedy expansion, retrofit and turnaround, and also reduce safety risks. It is a quality pipe-joining method.http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3067865/Utility-piping-Why-over-engineering-is-inefficient.htmlWed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTCase 69: Heat-up rate and rubs on a steam turbinehttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3050748/Case-69-Heat-up-rate-and-rubs-on-a-steam-turbine.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTInterventions avert pipeline shutdowns, enhance safetyhttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3050308/Interventions-avert-pipeline-shutdowns-enhance-safety.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTLargest hydrocracker in ChinaRefiners are leveraging hydrocracking to respond to momentum in global dieselization, with crude prices forcing refiners to process distressed crudes and difficult feedstock.http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3050786/Largest-hydrocracker-in-China.htmlSun, 01 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTHPInnovationshttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3035061/HPInnovations.htmlFri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTAvoid unnecessary developmentshttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3016858/Avoid-unnecessary-developments.htmlTue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTCase 68: Pneumatic testing dangersUse caution on what defines a true ‘safe distance’http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3017469/Case-68-Pneumatic-testing-dangers.htmlTue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTControl DEA corrosion in a gas refineryCorrosion inhibitor selection and protective scales are key to preventionhttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3018327/Control-DEA-corrosion-in-a-gas-refinery.htmlTue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTControl moisture problems in slurry-based polyolefin operationsProper moisture removal from the polymerization-reaction medium is key to successfully operating a HDPE plant designed on low-pressure, slurry-process technology.http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3017661/Control-moisture-problems-in-slurry-based-polyolefin-operations.htmlTue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTImprove seal designs for ‘dirty’ servicesAmid regulatory legislation issues, a compliance strategy can drive solutions to optimize reliability of rotating equipment.http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3017529/Improve-seal-designs-for-dirty-services.htmlTue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTHPInnovationshttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3005059/HPInnovations.htmlSun, 01 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT