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SPECIALreport: liquefied natural gas developments

LNG technology—The next chapter
Technical challenges of new plants will involve the sizing
of trains, construction cost controls, onshore vs.
offshore, energy efficiencies and environment
C. Durr, C. Caswell and H. Kotzot

Developing mid-scale LNG projects from the

contractor’s perspective
Modular liquefaction methods reduce construction and
operating costs for smaller reserve developments
B. Price, J. Fossella, S. Hoffart

Optimize LNG plant reliability

Controlling heat exchanger cool-down increases efficiency and availability
M. Parra Calvache, K. den Bakker, C. Beeby and J. Abdul Rahman

BONUSreport: alternative energy sources

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Consider gasification to meet electrical power needs

Conversion of refinery bottom-of-the-barrel products can provide hydrogen and
power requirements cost-effectively
R. Domenichini and L. Mancuso

Large-scale, coal-to-chemicals production nears reality

China’s utilization of well-established gasification technology turns low-rank and
waste coal into valuable feedstocks for high-demand products
T. Vail

What are the market opportunities for carbon dioxide?

Recovery of greenhouse gases has potential positive economics benefits
M. Bradford and R. Beaubien

Accurately predict viscosity of syncrude blends

An evaluation for mixing rules uncovers potential errors in fluid transportation of bitumen-based
feeds
H. Z. Ha and P. Koppel

instrumentation safety

FOUNDATION technology: solution for plant safety instrumented functions

Here are the considerations for applying this fieldbus in these applications
G. Greil

piping/fluid flow

An improved experimental correlation for Darcy friction factor

The pressure drop estimate may be on the unsafe side when using the traditional Moody chart
G. O. Cordero

corrosion/maintenance

Repair of a corroded vessel skirt subjected to an overturning moment

A parametric finite element model was used to determine the most economical solution
H. Ayari, F. Morand and K. T. Truong

management/training

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Competency framework for refinery process engineers

A new method can be used to create a learning curriculum, provide career guidance and build a
knowledge repository
S. M. Ranade

engineering case histories

Case 45: Predicting crack growth on a machine

Use this analysis to determine if equipment can be operated to a scheduled shutdown
T. Sofronas

hp impact
First East Coast US LNG facility in 30 years receives cargo
US refiners to spend $15 billion capitalizing on Canada’s heavy oil
Refined product use rising; oil prices keep margins in check
Smaller firms compete for large projects by harnessing 3D design
Key indicators reveal outlook for HPI products
Scientists patent new microbial source for biofuels
Feedstock options for second-generation biodiesel mixes
Analysis: five forces to shape energy expansion for decades

editorials
HPIn Reliability
Notes from a consulting assignment
HPIn Europe
Cloaks, daggers and the mystery of the missing NGLs
HPIn LNG
Will LNG liquefaction project development prosper?
HPIntegration Strategies
Managing your asset information assets
HPIn Associations
Association news in brief
HPI Viewpoint
Climate change and computer models
HPI Automation Safety
Accounting for process connections in SIS design

news/products

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HPIn Brief
HPIn Construction: North America
HPIn Construction: South America
HPIn Construction: Middle East
HPIn Construction: Asia-Pacific
NEWdevelopments products, services and software
FREEliterature

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About the Cover

Cover The LNG jetty of the Sakhalin LNG plant. Photo courtesy of Sakhalin Energy.

Copyright © 2008 Hydrocarbon Processing

Copyright © 2008 Gulf Publishing Company

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