Information Systems
Digital: Cloud-based dynamic simulation models amplify operator training and safety programs
International oil and gas (O&G) and hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) companies are under great pressure to be profitable.
Editorial Comment: Where some see roadblocks, we see opportunities
In the January issue of Hydrocarbon Processing, the editorial comment focused on the roadmap to advancing ideas.
Innovations
Industrial workers can strengthen their grasp of production and make more informed operating decisions with the new Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 5480 controller by Rockwell Automation.
Solve gravity separation challenges
Separation of oil, water, gas and solids (sand) droplets/particles is one of the most common requirements in most oil and gas facilities.
Digital: Digitalization—Why now?
The process industries are under threat.
Petrochemicals: Which network can fulfil the petrochemical sector’s desire to exploit Industry 4.0?
The global petrochemical industry has not been short of success.
Project Management: Intelligent 3D model for digital project execution
Digital transformation offers the chance to reorganize and develop new models of collaboration that fully leverage the opportunities offered by digital technologies and their benefits across the oil and gas business—particularly for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors.
The top three causes of contractor and engineering misalignment
When contractors, engineers and operations teams at downstream processing plants do not work together at optimal efficiency, it can present serious problems.
Cut costs and save time servicing valves during refinery turnarounds
Most refineries perform turnaround activities every 3 yr–5 yr to maintain and upgrade plant assets and equipment.
How did asset utilization modeling save Sadara $1 B in capital cost?
Sadara is a JV between Saudi Aramco and Dow Chemical.
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