http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/RSS.aspx?FeedID=1807©2013 Hydrocarbon Processing60Safetyhttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3198510/Asset-information-management-improves-life-cycle-benefits-for-equipment.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3199134/Case-72-Interaction-between-disciplines-when-troubleshooting.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3198969/Consider-both-actual-and-virtual-spare-parts-inventory.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3198518/Consider-integral-gear-compressors-in-CO2-services.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3199073/Enhance-operation-and-reliability-of-dividing-wall-columns.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3199137/Innovations.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3198904/Investigate-power-limitations-in-a-large-steam-turbine.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3199124/Optimize-vacuum-ejector-operations.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3199096/Overflow-systems-are-the-last-line-of-defense.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTThe discussion here focuses on the thermodynamics involved and on the requirements for a successful natural gas valve application in which the incidences of hydrate formation and icing of the valve are reduced. http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3198949/Prevent-methane-hydrate-formation-in-natural-gas-valves.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTRerating your installed compressors and steam turbines can become a cost-effective, time-saving solution for increasing throughput without having to invest in new equipment. http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3198838/Rerating-rotating-equipment-optimizes-olefins-plant-performance.htmlWed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTTop 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 GMThttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183838/Conceptually-accidents-are-a-fallacy.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183724/Fact-checking-list-from-recent-reliability-conferences.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTThe analysis results indicate that, while investment capital for new plants favors LLDPE, plant profitability—which is a function of product slate (revenue) and cost—is, in many cases, higher for LDPE plants.http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183781/High-pressure-polyethylene-Reemergence-as-a-specialty-chemical-or-not.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTAs most owners do not have adequately skilled engineering teams to study these scenarios, engaging an experienced, qualified engineering contractor to support the conceptual study is often warranted.http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183783/HPI-Focus-New-vs-debottlenecking-projects.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTThe case history discusses conditions occurring in delayed coker operations at two refineries in Louisiana, the impacts on valve performance, and a solution that offers extended life, better reliability and other benefits.http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183813/Improve-coker-efficiency-with-reliable-valve-automation.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183722/Innovations.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTWith the prospect of abundant low-cost ethane, several producers have announced intentions to build new ethylene capacity.http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183769/North-American-olefin-producers-riding-the-shale-gas-wave.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183837/Overcome-barriers-to-proper-planning-and-scheduling.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183828/Select-the-right-shaft-riding-brushes-for-turbomachinery.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183827/Take-a-quicker-approach-to-staggered-blowdown.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183731/Update-Online-measurement-of-oxidizing-biocides.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/Article/3183778/Use-model-based-temperature-control-for-fixed-bed-reactors.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT