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Control software drives sustainable performance and production

Posted August 4, 2021

This podcast details some of the way operators are taking advantage of software, digital twins, advanced process automation, simulation, cloud technologies,...

Keeping fugutive emissions costs down with low-E valves

Posted July 27, 2021

If fugitive emissions are left unmitigated, they can have detrimental effects to a refinery or petrochemical plant, including hefty fines if the facility...

Why EPC firms are accelerating digitalization

Posted July 15, 2021

This podcast looks at the four key challenge areas for EPC firms, how digital twins can optimize EPC performance and a few success stories on how EPC...

Mid-year market update

Posted July 9, 2021

This podcast highlights some of the major topics discussed in Hydrocarbon Processing's Mid-Year Market Update webcast. Overviews include fuels demand,...

Reliability: Exploring better compressor sour seal oil traps

Posted July 8, 2021

Heinz Bloch's July Reliability column focuses on an interesting case involving sour seal oil traps and how best-in-class companies can work with manufacturers...