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Cryogenic pumps for research

Vanzetti Engineering’s cryogenic pumps have been chosen for the Aria Project of the National Institute of Nuclear Physics (INFN) in partnership with Carbosulcis S.p.A., a company owned by the Sardinia Region.

 
 

The evolution of process optimisation

Gregory Shahnovsky, Ariel Kigel and Gadi Briskman, Modcon Systems, discuss the use of novel technologies to advance process optimisation in hydrocarbon processing.

 

The rise of instrumentation

Neil Murch, Tracerco, UK, details the use of nucleonic instrumentation and technologies to deliver efficiency and performance gains in downstream refinery processes.

 

Safe and sound

Carolina Stopkoski, FLEXIM AMERICAS Corp., USA, and Jörg Sacher, FLEXIM GmbH, Germany, discuss the advantages of non-intrusive ultrasonic flow measurement in high-temperature bottom of the barrel applications.

 

Calculating the cost of ownership

ValvTechnologies explain why considering the total cost of ownership of valves will ultimately pay big dividends.

 

bp releases company progress statement

bp’s transformation to an integrated energy company is on track, and it aims to grow earnings through 2030 and accelerate net zero ambitions.

 
 

Improving tray efficiency in the spray regime

Aadam F. Aryan, Distillation Equipment Company Ltd, outlines some features to increase tray efficiency in order to improve distillation column performance.

 

Russia looks to the future

Euro Petroleum Consultants (EPC) explore the energy transition and sustainability challenges for the Russian downstream sector.

 

Separating sulfur

Merichem Process Technologies, USA, explores H2S removal with liquid redox processes.

 
 

Improving safety shutdown valve reliability

Emerson outline how high-volume positioners with extensive diagnostics, easily integrated local control panels, and engineered assemblies provide opportunities for process plants and facilities to significantly improve final element reliability and safely extend proof test intervals.

 

Oil and gas industry risks stalling on diversity and inclusion

Joint research conducted by the World Petroleum Council and Boston Consulting Group suggests that the percentage of women working in oil and gas has stalled at 22%, but the industry has strengthened its commitment to act.

 

Accelerating electrification

Tim Bruewer, Watlow, outlines how switching to electric process heaters can help companies in the energy sector take another step towards reducing their overall carbon footprint.