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Catalyst developments: The past 90 years
While catalysis has made many advances in the last 90 years, the application of new technologies developed in other areas may offer great promise for future breakthroughs.
LNG and GTL drive 50 years of technology evolution in the gas industry
The technologies needed to shape an industry transformation exist and have been proven on a large scale, the authors say.
Largest hydrocracker in China
Refiners are leveraging hydrocracking to respond to momentum in global dieselization, with crude prices forcing refiners to process distressed crudes and difficult feedstock.
HP Reliability: Rethink your auditing of lubrication practices
All hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) facilities use machinery, and every one of these machines requires lubrication of some type. Modern, profitability-minded plants thoughtfully manage their lub..
HP Water Management: Avoid failures in water projects: Part 2
Last month, we discussed the need for project engineers to talk to process engineers about the water systems as a capital project takes shape. This month’s column discusses additional ways to bri..
HPI major events and trends, 1920s to present
1920s: THE FORMATION OF THE MODERN HPIDuring this period, a new industry was evolving focused on the refining of crude oil into fuels and other products. New demand for crude oil-based products, such ..
Recover valuable olefins from offgas streams
Catalytic technology aids in removal of acetylenes, NOx and oxygen
Who should you call for process pump repair?
Amid pump industry consolidation, independent shops can provide upgrade and repair services for key process equipment.
Reduce CO2 in acid gas from amine-based TGTUs
Improve furnace temperature and sulfur recovery
HP Innovations: HPInnovations
IVD vacuum vessel aids in corrosion prevention   Fig. 1. The IVD vacuum vessel   applies aluminum coatings for   corrosion protection.  Thermal processing systems manufac..
- ITT to acquire SPX Flow for > $4.77 B, expanding leadership in highly engineered components and adjacent flow technologies 12/5
- MOL Group introduces eco-friendly Bag-in-Box packaging for lubricants 12/5
- Russia and India sign deal to build urea plant in Russia 12/5
- Chinese refiners buy oil from storage, raise output with fresh import quota 12/5
- U.S. okays transactions with Lukoil gas stations outside Russia through late April 12/5
- Honeywell to supply integrated automation systems for flagship UK carbon capture projects 12/4
