Rotating Equipment
Case 68: Pneumatic testing dangers
Use caution on what defines a true ‘safe distance’
Control moisture problems in slurry-based polyolefin operations
Proper moisture removal from the polymerization-reaction medium is key to successfully operating a HDPE plant designed on low-pressure, slurry-process technology.
HP Reliability: Avoid unnecessary developments
Innovative thinking is appropriate in the hydrocarbon processing industry, and tremendous forward movement has occurred over the past 30 years. Innovation is to be commended, unless we invent or disco..
Braskem-Idesa picks GE compressor technology in Mexico ethylene, PE venture
The Veracruz ethylene and polyethylene (PE) complex in Mexico, a joint venture between Brazil’s Braskem and Mexico’s Grupo Idesa, will use hyper compressor and booster compressor technologies from GE. The GE technologies will be key elements of the low-density polyethylene (LPDE) plant.
Trends in the downstream market
Hydrocarbon Processing recently sat down with Dick Heusinkveld, Vice President of New Equipment at Dresser-Rand to discuss emerging trends in the downstream market, and the approach Dresser-Rand is taking in response.
Dresser-Rand HOSS compressors help secure energy supply
Underground storage facilities are crucial to the security of energy supply, and a key to balancing the supply and demand in natural gas consumption between the summer and winter months. Additionally, natural gas in storage also functions as insurance against unforeseen accidents or natural disasters.
Searching for ways to further reduce noise in the oil and gas industry
It comes as no surprise that employees working in oil and gas drilling, servicing and refining around the world are all exposed to higher decibel levels than most workplaces, considering various compressors, pumps, furnaces, blowers, extractors, and other equipment placed on rigs and in refineries.
Tech Air strikes deal to buy Dressel Welding Supply
Tech Air, a Danbury, Connecticut-based distributor of specialty gases and related welding supplies, will acquire Pennsylvania-based Dressel Welding Supply. “Dressel will serve as a strategic entry point into the highly attractive Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland markets," the CEO said.
Understand multi-stage pumps and sealing options: Part 2
As more processes involve high-pressure, toxic, flammable, lethal or explosive pumping services, better knowledge of rotating equipment options can boost productivity.
Use better designed turboexpanders to handle flashing fluids
New models eliminate vibration problems and improve process reliability
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