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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.
Dual-mechanical seal arrangement for hot pump service
Selecting mechanical seals for hot services in an oil refinery or petrochemical plant is always a challenging task—and it is a task that needs careful attention, since the wrong seal selection can have a significant impact on pump reliability and availability.
Execution features of modularization projects
Due to growing global environmental awareness in recent decades, the petrochemical industries have been seeking more cost-effective construction solutions.
Engineering Case Histories: Case 113: The benefits of an engineering education and advanced degrees
It has been a long time since I graduated with my engineering degrees, but I feel qualified to discuss them after many years in industry.
Editorial Comment: IRPC Process: A sincere thanks to all
Last month, <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> hosted the International Refining and Petrochemical Conference (IRPC).
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Airswift appoints Albert Kahlow as Global Sales Director, IT and Technology
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Salah Mahdy appointed as Global Director for Hydrogen at Howden
Digital: Safety, simplicity and productivity provide the value needed in plant operations
In today’s manufacturing environment, process automation professionals must choose from a multitude of widgets and innovations to help their plants run more smoothly.
Editorial Comment: Optimization: Advancing the industry’s evolution and benefits to the masses
Optimization—the action of making the best or most effective use of a situation or resource—is not a term that the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) takes lightly: it is a way of life.
Taking on petrochemical plant hurdles with networking smarts
The petrochemical industry is facing one of the most significant challenges in its history.

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