http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/01/digital-exclusive-managing-reliability-and-asset-management-performance-in-the-yanbu-refinery-through-the-implementation-of-a-reliable-operations-committee-program/ One of the most important aspects in having successful reliability and asset management performance is to establish a tracking mechanism to monitor, control and manage key performance indicator (KPI) performance, which is the focus of this article. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/01/clariant-to-fight-14-b-euro-ethylene-lawsuit-from-basf/ Swiss chemicals group Clariant said it will defend itself against a claim from German rival BASF seeking 1.4 billion euros ($1.44 billion) in damages over allegations that it broke competition law in the ethylene purchasing market. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/01/digital-exclusive-automation-and-digital-technologies-role-in-the-energy-transition-a-discussion-with-yokogawa/ Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Mitsuhiro Yamamoto, Vice President and Executive Officer of the Systems Business Division, Digital Solutions Headquarters, Yokogawa Electric Corporation to discuss the global energy transition, and how digital technologies and automation have and will play a major role in the evolution of the processing industries. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/december-2024/special-focus-plant-design-engineering-construction-and-commissioning/accelerate-the-clean-energy-transition-with-the-power-of-modular-pilot-and-demonstration-scale-plants/ Modular pilot and demonstration-scale plants have emerged as crucial tools in accelerating this transition as the global community grapples with reducing carbon footprints and transitioning to cleaner energy sources. These plants are instrumental in effectively transitioning between laboratory research and full-scale commercial deployment, offering a pragmatic approach to testing, optimizing and improving new technologies in a controlled, scalable manner.  http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/december-2024/process-optimization/hydrogen-cyanide-in-amine-systems/ Mass transfer rate-based simulation has been used to study hydrogen cyanide ingress and accumulation in amine systems in unprecedented detail. In this article, the chemistry, prevention and possible mitigation using water washing arrangements and reflux purging are discussed quantitatively. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/december-2024/biofuels-alternativerenewable-fuels/address-measurement-challenges-in-sustainable-aviation-fuel-production/ Lipid-based conversion processes for sustainable aviation fuel are similar to fossil-based aviation fuel processes, but they have some critical differences. This article highlights the technical challenges associated with measuring and controlling biofuel-based aviation fuel processes, and provides suggestions to optimize conversion, while minimizing downtime and maintenance costs.  http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/december-2024/maintenance-reliability-and-inspection/plant-maintenance-and-design/ This article will review various maintenance activities, including emergency repairs, routine preventive and predictive maintenance, annual turnaround and computerized maintenance management. http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/december-2024/special-focus-plant-design-engineering-construction-and-commissioning/flare-system-design-liquid-pockets-in-flare-headers/ Flare and relief systems are the last line of defense against plant emergency overpressure and loss of containment. Therefore, the efficient design, management and maintenance of these systems are vital for safe operations throughout the lifecycle and operation of a plant. This article focuses on areas where major benefits can be achieved early in the front-end engineering design (FEED) stage of the project.  http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/december-2024/special-focus-plant-design-engineering-construction-and-commissioning/salient-points-of-a-successful-process-plant-execution/ The aim of any successful project is to achieve consistent trouble-free operation at the rated capacity. Certain pinch points have been identified that must be addressed early in the process to avoid delays. These points are applicable for normal “stick-built” plants and not for plants with a high degree of modularization.  http://hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2024/december-2024/refining-and-petrochemical-integration/revolutionize-the-integrated-refining-and-petrochemical-industries-with-digital-twin-models/ Today’s refining and petrochemical complexes are increasingly adopting digital model technologies. One such tool, digital twins, has proven to be an excellent solution for the design and operational stages. With digital twin models, plants can achieve optimized business sustainability, improving environmental impacts, asset performance and financial criteria.