Maintenance & Reliability
Corrosion under insulation on stainless steel
Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is a severe form of localized external corrosion that occurs on stainless steel (SS) that has been insulated.
Enhanced unit monitoring enabled by digital twin
Process engineers must continuously monitor the health and performance of process units.
Implementation of advanced level control techniques in refinery operations
Plant performance depends on stable operations, with steady feed, product flow, temperature and pressure control as per process requirements.
Show Preview: IRPC Operations: Optimizing operations and maintenance in the HPI
The hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) is constantly investing in new technologies to optimize operations.
Reliability: Calculating the value of upgrading: Shortcut estimations find savings and payback
Bearings are precision components; to survive, they require clean lubricants in adequate amounts.
Editorial Comment: Refining’s evolution: Technology driving innovation
Since its inception in 1922, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i>—originally called <i>Petroleum Refiner</I> when first published—has focused on delivering the latest refining technologies to readers around the world.
Reliability: ARC spring dampers eliminate compressor instability
A recent book<sup>1</sup> describes novel approaches in applied process gas compressor technology.
Editorial Comment: Advancing ideas and best practices by learning from others
For 99 yr, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> has provided hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) professionals around the world with the latest technologies, best practices, know-how and case studies.
Control software drives sustainable performance and production
In the face of changing dynamics around the world, hydrocarbon manufacturers are finding the need to not only change strategies, but also to continually adapt those strategies to meet new social and consumer expectations.
Continuous monitoring of creep in equipment
In this article, the development of a customized program—designed by the author and used at Raffineria di Milazzo—for the continuous monitoring of creep in vessels and piping is explained.
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