Episodes

In this episode of Hydrocarbon Processing's The Main Column, Lee Nichols is joined by Tiffany Barnes, senior offering manager at Honeywell, at the Honeywell Customer Experience Center. Tiffany shares insights into the challenges faced by the industry, particularly in plant lab systems, and how Honeywell's Digital Prime addresses these issues. Learn how digital twins, proactive maintenance, and seamless integration can significantly enhance plant uptime, safety, and overall operational efficiency...

Join us for the first part in our interview series recorded during ACHEMA 2024, the world's premier trade show for the process industries. In this episode, we feature interviews with top industry leaders who share their insights on the latest innovations and trends shaping the future of engineering, chemicals, and biotechnology. Discover groundbreaking technologies, hear expert opinions, and gain a deeper understanding of where the industry is headed.

Join us from ACHEMA 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany, as host Mike Rhodes interviews Gho Shwu Tyng, global product manager for packing at Sulzer, about their latest innovation in structured packing. Learn how the MellapakEvo enhances efficiency, reduces energy consumption, and optimizes column performance.

Join us as Shawn Evans from Sherwin-Williams dives into the critical issue of corrosion under insulation (CUI). This episode highlights the innovative Heat-Flex CUI-mitigation portfolio, showcasing how these advanced coatings provide superior protection for industrial assets. Learn how these advanced coatings are engineered to combat CUI and provide long-lasting protection for industrial facilities.

Dan Huben, Director of Project Engineering, Evonik, sat down with Hydrocarbon Processing to discuss the challenges in the global engineering and construction sector, possible solutions and the benefit of industry events, such as the ECC Annual, to exchange ideas on optimizing efficiencies.

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Shana Bortka, bp, to discuss the benefits ECC's Future Leaders program can offer professionals in the refining and petrochemical industries' engineering and construction sectors. https://web.cvent.com/event/e383f012-d3fc-4ad7-b31e-e94f464db1b8/summary

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Houston Haymon, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, PSC Group. Houston shares insights on their logistical operations within the hydrocarbon industry, illustrating how PSC facilitates the intricate movement of raw materials and finished products, ensuring operational excellence and sustainability.

From the AFPM Annual Meeting, this episode features William E. (Bill) Preston discussing KP Engineering's adaptation to the renewable energy boom. Insights include trends in renewable diesel and green methanol, client dynamics in these markets, and the evolving engineering landscape.

In this special edition of Hydrocarbon Processing's podcast series, recorded live at the AFPM annual meeting, host Mike Rhodes and Honeywell UOP's Keith Couch explore developments in the hydrogen and petrochemical sectors. They discuss the potential of Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHC) and the economic and technical benefits driving their adoption, particularly in Japan. The episode also touches on UOP's new Naphtha to Ethane and Propane (NEP) process, highlighting the strategic shift towa...

In this episode, Mike Rhodes sits down with Daniel David and Teddy Huerta of Detect Technologies at the AFPM Annual Meeting where they unpack how Detect's AI innovations are specifically designed to tackle industrial safety challenges, turning data into actionable insights for risk mitigation. From vision-based intelligence to impactful customer stories, this discussion highlights the tangible benefits of AI in enhancing safety and operational efficiency. Gain unique perspectives on how technolo...

Hydrocarbon Processing sat down with Luis Cirihal, President Refining Technologies, W. R. Grace, to discuss FCC propylene production, catalysts technologies and new solutions that are evolving the global hydrocarbon processing industries.

This episode of The Main Column addresses the vital role of preventive maintenance optimization in the hydrocarbon processing industry. Highlighting the inefficacies of routine checks that don't yield actionable insights, it emphasizes the importance of comprehensive process safety information and strategic maintenance revisions for equipment and system reliability. Listeners will learn about the significance of failure analysis, the implications of plant changes on maintenance practices, and ho...

In this episode, we explore the transformative power of digital technology in specialty chemical production. Delve into the critical role of smart devices, data analytics, and cloud solutions in enhancing operational efficiency, predictive maintenance, and safety across the chemical industry. Discover how advanced fluid control, pneumatic solutions, and real-time data analytics are driving improvements in process throughput, reducing costs, and boosting sustainability.

In this episode of The Main Column, we delve into the critical necessity of implementing industrial cybersecurity programs within the oil and gas sector. Amidst a surge of unprecedented cyberattacks, we explore six compelling reasons why oil and gas organizations must fortify their defenses against evolving threats.

In this episode, we delve into the critical aspects of optimizing combustion processes for enhanced safety and efficiency across various industries. Discover the pivotal role of flue gas measurements, including excess oxygen, combustibles, and methane/hydrocarbon detection, in achieving operational excellence. Learn how these parameters, when accurately monitored and controlled, lead to significant reductions in carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions, while simultaneously minimizing fuel co...