Operators at refineries, petrochemical plants and power generation companies are under constant pressure to reduce maintenance and operational costs, boost productivity, minimize risk of unplanned outages and maximize time between overhaul periods.
Process equipment operating in a brownfield environment is often rerated pertaining to the changes in process parameters during debottlenecking.
The following is a mixture of technical articles, columns and headlines published in the 1950s by Petroleum Refiner, the forerunner to Hydrocarbon Processing.
Engineering is all about solving problems with efficient solutions by designing and building various technologies and techniques.
This year, Hydrocarbon Processing is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Throughout this year, the editors are publishing excerpts from past issues.
The industry is moving away from oil shaft seals and hydraulic speed control for turbines to advanced alternatives.
This articles details several case studies on the use of x-ray technology for inspection purposes. This includes for the inspection of casings, forgings and welded structures, among others.
The hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) has a rich history of discovery, challenges, breakthroughs, trial and error, collaboration and success. Hydrocarbon Processing continues its reflection on the history of the HPI.
The most vital information on the condition of boiler feedwater (BFW) pumps is vibration.