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Viewpoint: Advanced H2O systems and the drive for efficiency
For both upstream and downstream operations, H2O is a critical resource in the oil and gas industry.
Role statements needed for reliability job functions
Experience shows that written role statements impart great value to industries that have reliability professionals on staff.
Industry Perspectives: The global reach of Hydrocarbon Processing
Since the beginning of this year, Hydrocarbon Processing has published more than 200 articles and columns. These publications include technical and trends-based articles on the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI) within the magazine, online, in show dailies, etc.
Engineering Case Histories: Case 97—Beware of confirmation bias in industry
The term confirmation bias recently came up in a book I was reading,1 and it was then that I realized how relevant it was to engineering.
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John Flannery, the President and CEO of GE Healthcare, has been named CEO of the company, effective August 1, and Chairman and CEO effective in January 2018. Jeff Immelt, Chairman and CEO, will remain Chairman of the Board through his retirement at the end of the year.
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Randy Schmidt has been named Managing Director of the Burns & McDonnell Terminals and Pipelines group, replacing Ted Born, who is retiring.
Automation Strategies: Looking to the future of process control staffing
Technology is changing, and fast. Labor availability and skillset requirements are changing, as well. Process control personnel makeup and skillsets have evolved over decades of iterations. The process industries are challenged to continue to operate efficiently in an increasingly competitive environment.
Editorial Comment: Optimizing our message to the oil and gas industry
The pages of <i>Hydrocarbon Processing</i> contain numerous case studies, techniques, advice and step-by-step approaches to optimizing downstream operations. These elements have been the focus of the magazine for the last 95 yr.
HP announces launch of IRPC Europe, WGLC Europe, and HP Awards in Vienna
Three co-located events allow for ease of networking and attendance in one of Europe’s most renowned cultural and artistic centers.
Engineering Case Histories: Case 96: Career paths—technical and management
I have spent most of my career in the mechanical engineering technical area because that is what I do best. I was a manager of advanced engineering for many years, but then realized that it was not my calling.
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