Episodes

Dec. 1, 2022

Methods to prevent corrosion under insulation in the HPI

In this episode, Hydrocarbon Processing spoke with Alec Cusick, Technical Service Engineer for Owens Corning, about corrosion under insulation in the hydrocarbon processing industry. Cusick explains common issues and preventative measures to consider when insulating pipes and storage vessels.
Nov. 29, 2022

Live at AFPM: New technologies and the evolution of the processing industries

Hydrocarbon Processing spoke with Austin Schneider, Director of Technology, Crystaphase on the companies RDT technology, its pressure drop simulator and how the processing industry has changed since the companies inception and where it is heading in the future.
Nov. 28, 2022

Women in the Downstream: Leading processing technologies, an interview with Laura Leonard

In this latest installment of the Women in the Downstream podcast series, Hydrocarbon Processing interviewed Laura Leonard, Vice President and General Manager of UOP Process Technology at Honeywell UOP (former). In this interview, Ms. Leonard discusses the global energy transition, her background, how the industry has changed, advice she can provide young engineers, the future of the global processing industries, and much more.
Nov. 16, 2022

Live at AFPM: Instituting a program for advanced process safety

Hydrocarbon Processing spoke with Willis Jernigan, Director of Health and Safety, Koch Industries, and Lara Swett, Vice President, Technical Services, AFPM, on the association's advanced process safety initiative, the success of the program, and its expansion to occupational safety and regional networks.
Nov. 8, 2022

Live at AFPM: What is biofilm and how is it a threat to your facility?

Hydrocarbon Processing spoke with Tim Duncan, Water Technology Consultant, Solenis, about the dangers of biofilm, the threat it poses to refineries and petrochemical plants, and a proven technology to safeguard crucial equipment.
Nov. 2, 2022

Live at AFPM: Incorporating solar power to supplement refining energy

The editors of Hydrocarbon Processing spoke with Daniel Oldenburg, Manager Project Development of Engineering, Depcom Power, on their recent project with Flint Hills Resources and how they incorporated solar power to help power a portion of its Pine Bend refinery.
Oct. 27, 2022

History of the HPI: The 2000s: Net-zero, environmental regulations, capacity acceleration and digital transformation

This final installment of the History of the HPI series details major events in the refining and petrochemicals industry over the past 20 yr, including stricter regulations/initiatives to curb carbon emissions, a safer and more environmentally friendly way to produce and handle chemicals, significant capital investments to boost production capacity and digital transformation.
Oct. 26, 2022

Women in the Downstream: A profile on Kendra Lee, Chairman/CEO, Merichem

In this first installment of Hydrocarbon Processing's the Women in the Downstream podcast series, we interview Kendra Lee, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Merichem. This discussion includes the current state of the hydrocarbon processing industry, her background and rise to CEO, how the industry has changed during her tenure and advice she can provide young engineers to advance their careers, and much more.
Oct. 2, 2022

Best practices in incorporating sustainability and overcoming challenges in supply chains

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Mark Thomas, Industry Marketing Group Manager, Endress+Hauser, to discuss sustainability in an organization's supply chains, as well as overcoming challenges and best practices in in supply chain management.
Aug. 19, 2022

Edge computing: What is it, how is it being deployed and where can it take the processing industries?

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Stephen Greene, Vice President of Global Marketing and Business Development, Stratus Technologies, to discuss edge computing, how it is being deployed in the energy industry, what is driving the need for it and its future in the oil and gas processing industries.
Aug. 19, 2022

Edge computing: What is it, how is it being deployed and where can it take the processing industries?

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Stephen Greene, Vice President of Global Marketing and Business Development, Stratus Technologies, to discuss edge computing, how it is being deployed in the energy industry, what is driving the need for it and its future in the oil and gas processing industries.
Aug. 19, 2022

Edge computing: What is it, how is it being deployed and where can it take the processing industries?

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Stephen Greene, Vice President of Global Marketing and Business Development, Stratus Technologies, to discuss edge computing, how it is being deployed in the energy industry, what is driving the need for it and its future in the oil and gas processing industries.
Aug. 4, 2022

Layering up to avoid the cold realities of asset performance silos

The digital transformation journey has delivered numerous industry gains, but people are, to a large extent, still working in isolation, albeit with more advanced solutions at their disposal. There is an opportunity to harness the power of digital technologies to fully connect asset layers with their corresponding actors and break away from siloed operations.
Aug. 4, 2022

Layering up to avoid the cold realities of asset performance silos

The digital transformation journey has delivered numerous industry gains, but people are, to a large extent, still working in isolation, albeit with more advanced solutions at their disposal. There is an opportunity to harness the power of digital technologies to fully connect asset layers with their corresponding actors and break away from siloed operations.
Aug. 4, 2022

Layering up to avoid the cold realities of asset performance silos

The digital transformation journey has delivered numerous industry gains, but people are, to a large extent, still working in isolation, albeit with more advanced solutions at their disposal. There is an opportunity to harness the power of digital technologies to fully connect asset layers with their corresponding actors and break away from siloed operations.
Aug. 4, 2022

Fouling in hydrogen recycle gas compressors

Hydrogen recycle gas compressors are one of the most significant rotating equipment in oil refineries, petrochemical plants and upgraders. Without the compressor, a plant’s production will be stopped. This podcast reviews the hydrotreating process and addresses compressor fouling, which impacts the recycle gas compressor’s performance and reliability.
Aug. 4, 2022

Fouling in hydrogen recycle gas compressors

Hydrogen recycle gas compressors are one of the most significant rotating equipment in oil refineries, petrochemical plants and upgraders. Without the compressor, a plant’s production will be stopped. This podcast reviews the hydrotreating process and addresses compressor fouling, which impacts the recycle gas compressor’s performance and reliability.
Aug. 4, 2022

Fouling in hydrogen recycle gas compressors

Hydrogen recycle gas compressors are one of the most significant rotating equipment in oil refineries, petrochemical plants and upgraders. Without the compressor, a plant’s production will be stopped. This podcast reviews the hydrotreating process and addresses compressor fouling, which impacts the recycle gas compressor’s performance and reliability.
Aug. 4, 2022

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

This podcast reviews the types of corrosion that occur on severe-service valves, along with maintenance and prevention techniques to remedy or mitigate damage.
Aug. 4, 2022

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

This podcast reviews the types of corrosion that occur on severe-service valves, along with maintenance and prevention techniques to remedy or mitigate damage.
Aug. 4, 2022

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

This podcast reviews the types of corrosion that occur on severe-service valves, along with maintenance and prevention techniques to remedy or mitigate damage.
July 26, 2022

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

In this episode, we speak with Peter Van Limmen, Rotating Equipment Specialist for Dow Chemical, Ulrich Schmitz, Vice President of Marketing for Atlas Copco and René Waggeveld, Energy Consultant for Blue Terra, about the pilot project at Dow Chemical’s Terneuzen plant in the Netherlands. The plant uses mechanical vapor recompression to upgrade low-pressure steam and reuse it to supply energy.
July 26, 2022

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

In this episode, we speak with Peter Van Limmen, Rotating Equipment Specialist for Dow Chemical, Ulrich Schmitz, Vice President of Marketing for Atlas Copco and René Waggeveld, Energy Consultant for Blue Terra, about the pilot project at Dow Chemical’s Terneuzen plant in the Netherlands. The plant uses mechanical vapor recompression to upgrade low-pressure steam and reuse it to supply energy.
July 26, 2022

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

In this episode, we speak with Peter Van Limmen, Rotating Equipment Specialist for Dow Chemical, Ulrich Schmitz, Vice President of Marketing for Atlas Copco and René Waggeveld, Energy Consultant for Blue Terra, about the pilot project at Dow Chemical’s Terneuzen plant in the Netherlands. The plant uses mechanical vapor recompression to upgrade low-pressure steam and reuse it to supply energy.