Engineering & Design
Utilize distal flame architecture to decrease NOx emissions in combustion systems
In part, the combustion of hydrocarbon fuels is responsible for significant gains in both the quantity and quality of life, and we burn these fuels more cleanly now than at any time in history.
Mitigate vibration issues in shell-and-tube heat exchangers
Heat exchanger tubes tend to vibrate when influenced by crossflow velocities.
Compare pitot tube pumps with high-speed centrifugal pumps for low-flow applications
When seeking a pump for a low-flow, high-head application, there is a temptation to choose a high-speed (HS) integral gear-driven centrifugal pump because of its advantages over multi-stage centrifugal and other types of pumps.
G2 LNG contracts KBR for Louisiana export FEED
KBR will perform FEED engineering for a two-train LNG facility using Air Products and Chemicals technology. KBR will also provide technical documentation required during the pre-filing process.
Pemex awards EPC work to ICA Fluor to upgrade Tula refinery at Hidalgo
Once the upgrade is completed, the refinery’s processing capacity will increase from 315,000 bpd to 340,000 bpd. The project’s mechanical completion is scheduled for the second quarter of 2018.
Fluor erects tallest lift for new CPChem cracker
Over the past three months, Fluor has executed nine mega-lifts at the site by erecting the major pieces of equipment that will be used in the plant’s operations. Each lift was more than 275 tons.
Wabash River coal-gasification project celebrates 20 years of operations
The Wabash River IGCC project repowered an aging pulverized coal power plant with the installation of a gasification facility and new combined cycle, 262-megawatt power plant—demonstrating world class, low-level emissions for coal-fired power generation.
CB&I wins EPC on new US Gulf chemicals project
CB&I was awarded a contract in excess of $100 million by a major chemical corporation to engineer, procure, fabricate and construct a specialty chemicals plant in the US Gulf Coast region.
KBR adds partnerships to streamline contracting
“With this announcement, KBR has achieved another milestone in our implementation of the strategic plan we announced last year to transform our business,” said Stuart Bradie, KBR 's CEO. “These partnerships further streamline our business so that we can continue to deliver for our customers.”
CB&I wins $60MM in operational services work for Louisiana chemicals site
"CB&I is pleased to be selected for the continuation of these operational services [at the Louisiana plant]," said Chip Ray, president of CB&I's capital services operating group.
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