Take a deep dive into the evolving world of refining and petrochemical processes, operations, services and technologies. Each episode provides the latest trends, insights, technologies and know-how from experts that are shaping the future of the processing industries.
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Preventive maintenance checks and optimization
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, the podcast 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 how to implement effective strategies to prevent asset failure, conserve resources, and ensure safe, reliable operations.
FCC propylene production, catalysts technologies and new solutions for the processing industries
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.
Navigating the future of safety with AI insights from Detect Technologies
In this episode, Mike Rhodes sat down with Daniel David and Teddy Huerta of Detect Technologies at the AFPM Annual Meeting where they discussed 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 technology is not just evolving but revolutionizing safety protocols in the industrial sector.
Sponsor: Detect Technologies
Unpacking LOHC's role in the future energy 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 towards more efficient and sustainable petrochemical production, offering invaluable insights for industry professionals navigating the energy transition.
Sponsor: Honeywell UOP
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