The focus on optimization is innate in the fundamental nature of the people working within the hydrocarbon processing industry (HPI). For more than 170 yr, HPI professionals have looked for ways to optimize processes, technologies, operations, supply chains and so much more. This instilled quality resonates throughout the different engineering disciplines, business development community and management: How can we make things better?
Optimizing processes has been a staple in Hydrocarbon Processing for more than 100 yr. In fact, it was the primary reason the publication was started in 1922—a way for the industry to speak openly about advances in processing technologies, maintenance, safety and profitability. Process optimization continues to be a focus of our publication.
This month’s issue continues Hydrocarbon Processing’s guiding focus on the latest technologies, products and services that are advancing and optimizing refining and petrochemical plant operations. The following are several highlights of the materials and case studies provided in this month’s issue’s special focus on process optimization:
These case studies are several examples of how the refining and petrochemical industry continues to strive to more efficient operations. HP