Maintenance & Reliability
Integrated remote operations drive collaboration and autonomy
Sensors, equipment and devices are becoming more intelligent, opening the door for autonomous operations, which is the ability for machines and processes to run while self-diagnosing and handling problems.
Optimization of ethylene in the processing of hydrocarbons
The measurement of moisture or humidity is very important in most industries, including the petrochemicals sector. Excess moisture in instrument air can cause pipes to rust or pneumatic equipment to malfunction.
Emerson unveils architecture vision for ‘Boundless Automation’
Building on a deep legacy of industry-leading digital automation expertise through its Plantweb digital ecosystem, Emerson shared its vision of a new software-defined automation architecture designed to catalyze the future of modern manufacturing.
Oxford Flow and KOSO Kent Introl announce global partnership
The partnership provides valve users across the global energy landscape access to industry-leading solutions that will not only support their journey towards more reliable, leak-free operations.
2022 HP Awards Finalists
<em>Hydrocarbon Processing</em>, the downstream processing sector’s leading technical publication for 100 yr, has announced the finalists for its sixth annual <em>HP</em> Awards, which celebrate innovative technologies and people that have been instrumental in improving facility operations over the past year.
Development of novel epoxy closed-cell foam for personnel and corrosion protection—Part 1
Most industrial assets operating at elevated temperatures require thermal insulation for energy conservation, thermal protection or process stabilization.
px Group appointed to operate GIDARA's flagship Bio-Methanol plant, Amsterdam
px Group intends to deliver Net Zero by reducing carbon emissions on all the sites it owns, operates and maintains whilst ensuring an elite performance in the areas of safety, availability, efficiency and reliability of its clients’ assets.
Data, algorithms and collaboration combine for machine-learning success
Process manufacturers are investing significant resources in machine-learning (ML) to increase reliability, profitability and sustainability in their operations—saving millions of dollars in short periods of time through increased efficiency.
A system approach to mitigating corrosion under insulation
This article will consider how a system approach can help mitigate the risk of CUI and contribute to the performance and longevity of piping and equipment.
Why sulfur plants fail: An in-depth study of sulfur recovery unit failures—Part 1
Equipment malfunction or an unplanned shutdown of a SRU can have a significant effect on a production company’s profitability, along with an equally serious impact on personnel safety and the environment.
- HIF Global selects Johnson Matthey’s methanol technology for the largest e-methanol plant in South America 5/16
- BASF expands its biomass balance portfolio for selected chemical intermediates 5/16
- INEOS Inovyn launches next-generation recycling pilot plants to strengthen Europe’s PVC recycling 5/16
- How Europe reduced its greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 5/16
- Plug signs contract with Allied Green Ammonia to supply H2 for planned ammonia facility in Australia 5/16
- HSBC to arrange funds for $1.49-B expansion project at Vietnam's Binh Son refinery 5/16
