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Corrosion

Modified shed decks tackle crude tower fouling problems

Valero Energy Corp.: Hanson, D.  |  Brown Burns, J.

Many tray designs have been complicated by the hunt for the “perfect distillation tray” design.

Chemistry modeling system—A key to increased steam system reliability

SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Robinson, J.  |  Robinson, G.

Oil refineries and petrochemical plants rely on steam systems to maintain utility and process unit operations.

Editorial Comment: Embracing uncertainty for a better tomorrow

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

The downstream processing industry is changing.

An evolving approach to digitalization

Emerson Automation Solutions: Wyatt, T.  |  Fleissman, R.

Much has been written in recent years about the need for refineries to embrace the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

Industry Perspectives: What topics do you want to hear about?

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

Throughout Hydrocarbon Processing’s 97 yr of publishing technical material for the refining and petrochemical industries, the journal has focused on numerous topics to optimize downstream processing facility operations.

Mitigating corrosion challenges from opportunity crudes

Emerson Automation Solutions: Wold, K.

High-quality crudes are not always readily available, or at a price that is acceptable to the producer’s budget.

Oil flushing benefits and optimization

Wattco: Toledano, I.

Oil flushing has a direct impact on the performance and lifespan of industrial equipment.

Innovations

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Rhodes, Mike

Alfa Laval has introduced wide-opening design plates in its Packinox heat exchangers.

Digital: Digitalization—Why now?

KBC, a Yokogawa Company: Micklem, D.

The process industries are under threat.

Fabrication of clad equipment and piping—Part 2

Fluor: Shargay, C.  |  Carmona, R. K.  |  Daru, K.  |  Desai, J.  |  Irfan, M.
Reliance Industries Ltd.: Panchal, A.

For pressure vessels, heat exchangers and piping in corrosive services, the materials in contact with the process are often required to be high alloys to provide a reliable service life.