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Fouling in hydrogen recycle gas compressors

Posted August 4, 2022

Hydrogen recycle gas compressors are one of the most significant rotating equipment in oil refineries, petrochemical plants and upgraders. Without the...

The effects of highly corrosive fluids on valves and disasters that can be avoided

Posted August 4, 2022

This podcast reviews the types of corrosion that occur on severe-service valves, along with maintenance and prevention techniques to remedy or mitigate...

Case study: MVR compressor key to steam energy upgrade at Terneuzen polyolefin plant

Posted July 26, 202200:23:41

In this episode, we speak with Peter Van Limmen, Rotating Equipment Specialist for Dow Chemical, Ulrich Schmitz, Vice President of Marketing for Atlas...

History of the HPI: The 1980s: Oil spike/collapse, liquid crystals, conducting polymers and the rise of AR/VR

Posted July 14, 2022

This month’s History of the HPI section examines the major events and technologies in the refining and petrochemicals industry in the 1980s. These...

Enabling a circular economy delivery model through truckable modularization

Posted July 14, 2022

Modular construction allows for standardization and repeatability, which translates to the ability to establish a definitive estimate early in the...