The function of a boiler is simple. It boils water to produce steam, which, in turn, provides energy.
Pressure-relief devices play a critical role in the hydrocarbon processing industry.
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.
Investing in firms that champion environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues (TABLE 1) has been discussed for decades but is now moving to the forefront of corporate initiatives.
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.
Most oil and gas process plant projects involve multiple work packages executed by different lump sum turnkey (LSTK) contractors executing work within their own package, with a final piping interface connection at an agreed boundary limit to accomplish the interface joint between two parties and successfully close the piping interface.
The following is a mixture of technical articles, columns and headlines published in the 1930s by The Refiner and Natural Gasoline Manufacturer, the forerunner to Hydrocarbon Processing.
The maintenance checklist for a plant shutdown can sometimes look intimidating and, in the face of a short timeline, unnerving.