Software Tools | September 13, 2023 Drones: Applications, Value Proposition and Risk M... Last month, Becht facilitated a knowledge sharing event between 25 innovative individuals from nearly a dozen energy industry owner/user organizations.… Read More
Strategic Business Planning | August 29, 2023 Understanding the Importance of Implementing a Mar... With Contributing Author Ed de Saegher When buying crude, intermediate feedstock, blending components, or finished products for your refinery, you… Read More
Process Technology | August 21, 2023 Tank Ignition Source Management: Protecting Storag... With Contributing Author Rafael Rengifo Above ground storage tanks (AST) are widely used for the storage of large volumes of… Read More
Capital Projects | August 16, 2023 Powerlines and Cranes – A Deadly Combination... It’s hard to imagine life without electricity. We flip a switch and things start working. It powers your lights, television,… Read More
Process Technology | August 9, 2023 Preventing Nickel Carbonyl Formation during Hydrop... The potential formation of nickel carbonyl is a hazard for all hydroprocessing units – both hydrocrackers and hydrotreaters. Fortunately, there… Read More
Strategic Business Planning | August 2, 2023 Hydrogen Economy Part 1: Supply, Demand, Reliabili... By: Robert Ohmes with Nathan Barkley, Mike Annon, Greg Zoll and Jessica Hofmann Implementing strategy across the hydrogen supply chain… Read More
Process Technology | July 10, 2023 Shutting Down and Idling a Hydroprocessing Unit Sa... A topic that frequently comes up in consultation is how to posture a hydrotreater or hydrocracker when a short, temporary… Read More
Turnaround, Maintenance & Reliability | July 5, 2023 Minimizing the Carbon Footprint of Industrial Outa... With contributing author Wulston Paul Industrial projects have a significant impact on carbon emissions due to the nature of activities… Read More
Process Technology | July 3, 2023 Proactively Preventing Reactor Runaway Events... A quantitative method for selecting emergency actions could prevent hydrocracker reactor temperature excursion and runaway while avoiding flaring. Recently published… Read More
Turnaround, Maintenance & Reliability | June 28, 2023 Why Best Practices Don’t Always Lead to High Rel... There are numerous standards, recommended practices, and guidelines which provide clear direction on how to manage equipment integrity. By now,… Read More
Learning & Development | June 27, 2023 Your Most Important Employee – at 2 O’clock in... Just another late night shift. Just like it’s been many times before. Tough to stay focused when everything is carving… Read More
Strategic Business Planning | June 21, 2023 Going Beyond Compliance: How Refineries Can Reduce... With contributing author Jessica Hofmann The oil and gas industry alone, directly and indirectly, contributes to 42 per cent of… Read More
Process Technology | June 19, 2023 Evaluating Purchased Feedstocks for Hydrocrackers ... I had multiple requests to discuss how to evaluate purchased feedstocks for hydroprocessing units. As always, I’ll present some ideas… Read More
Mechanical Engineering | June 12, 2023 Properties of Castable Refractories... Refractory linings are common throughout the refinery and found in many different units including the FCCU, fired heaters, and Claus… Read More
Turnaround, Maintenance & Reliability | June 6, 2023 Even Simple Mistakes Can Lead to Serious Incidents... Do you feel lucky? Well, do ya? Famous words uttered by Inspector Harry Callahan in one of my favorite Clint… Read More
