Safety survey suggests increased exposure to risk
Petrotechnics’s 2017 Operational Risk and Process Safety Management survey results suggests that only 6% believe their companies are up-to-date with scheduled safety critical maintenance.
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EIA: crude prices narrowing and refinery decisions changing
Changing quality mix is affecting crude oil price differentials and refining decisions, according to the US Energy Information Administration.
Draft hydrocarbon regulations published by Quebec government
Quebec’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has published the proposed regulations to govern oil and gas activities in the province.
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Update: TPS rescheduled
Turbomachinery & Pump Symposia, TPS, has been rescheduled to 12 – 14 December 2017.
Economic policies will strengthen US energy industry, says API
API supports pro-growth tax reform and economic policies that will strengthen US energy security.
Achieve high, aim low
W. R. Grace & Co. explains how refiners can meet the need for higher octane gasoline while ensuring sulfur content remains within regulations.
Defend against silicon poisoning
Honeywell UOP and Crystaphase provide a case study in how refineries can proactively protect against unexpected silicon poisoning.
Compressor of choice
Costain discusses how owner operators can maximise value through compressor selection.
Meeting expectations
Honeywell UOP provides an overview of the solutions that can help meet carbon disulfide specifications for petrochemical grade naphtha products.
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The shale treasure hunt
Tina Edvardsson, Linde Engineering North America, USA, outlines the challenges that must be overcome to unlock the potential value in shale rock.
Reliability is king
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A clear view
Ankur Pariyani, Nancy Zarrow, Ulku Oktem and Deborah Grubbe, Near-Miss Management LLC, USA, discuss methods to reduce cognitive bias in industrial operations.
Make the switch
Jim DeLee, Fluid Components International, USA, discusses how natural gas fractionation process facilities rely on flow switches for relief valve leak monitoring.
Cellular glass on LNG systems
The following details important design factors to consider when insulating LNG piping and equipment.