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High-pressure water pump mechanical seal failure investigation

Saudi Aramco: Allah, W. K.  |  Ballard, F.  |  Al-Dhafiri, A.

To mitigate leakage, mechanical seals are one of the most critical components for centrifugal pumps.

Valves Outlook

Valve Manufacturers Association: William S. Sandler

Although overall industry growth is not substantial from 2017 to 2018, it translates to $66 MM more in valve shipments for the year, which is a positive sign for the industry.

A brief guide to fire zone analysis

IBI Chematur Engineering: Kadam N.

Every process plant has a dedicated disposal system to ensure that gases from equipment, instruments and pressure safety valves are flared to follow environmental norms for the gases vented to the atmosphere from the flare stack.

No excuse for cutting corners on monitoring corrosion

Cosasco: Yule, P.

Corrosion is a major challenge and risk to contain for any oil and gas operator.

How APM in LNG operations can lower TCO and boost ROI

Siemens: Bailie, B.  |  Russell, M. T.

As the world’s hydrocarbon appetite continues its rapid turn toward lighter fare (e.g., natural gas for power generation, transportation and industry), massive, near-term investments in global, capital-intensive, fully digitalized LNG infrastructure are needed.

Digital: Looking to boost safety? Reliable operations are the key

Emerson Automation Solutions: Carugo, M.

Equipment failures are the thorn in every industrial plant’s side.

Creating a ‘win-win’ between construction contractor and project owner—Part 2

ShureLine Construction: Berg, J.  |  Shahani, G.

For large projects, construction represents the biggest cost component and the greatest risk.

Novel FCC technologies based on reaction chemistry of catalytic cracking

SINOPEC Engineering Inc.: Xie C.  |  Wei, X.  |  Gong, J.  |  Long, J.

The increased use of opportunity crude oils in refinery processing, the growing demand for light fuel, and the efficient conversion of petroleum resources to refined fuels and basic chemical raw materials have become the basis of green and low-carbon refining technology developments.

Digital: Maximize return on capital investment with predictive maintenance

AVEVA: Newton, M.

Oil and gas professionals are well aware of the pressures companies face in the market.

Editorial Comment

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Nichols, Lee

Each May, Hydrocarbon Processing focuses on the topic of maintenance and reliability.