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Don't just survive: Thrive with advanced process control

Posted September 25, 2023

This episode focuses on modern advanced process control (APC) and how it can help personnel and operations increase efficiencies, optimize operations...

The ins/outs of gas distribution systems: Recent trends, safety, best practices and optimization techniques

Posted September 21, 202300:18:52

Hydrocarbon Processing caught up with Jeff DeWitt, Applications Engineer for Swagelok, to discuss the many facets of gas distribution systems, including...

Connected workers can be empowered by digital transformation

Posted September 15, 2023

There is no doubt that shift handovers represent a knowledge-transfer challenge for plant personnel. Knowledge-transfer challenges can be even greater...

Making accident investigations water-tight

Posted September 15, 2023

This podcast looks at several techniques to help guide accident investigation managers and teams, with the ultimate goal of empowering personnel to...

How to successfully coordinate a global megaproject

Posted September 7, 2023

There are countless challenges involved in the development of a megaproject. One area of particular importance is the facility's fluid systems. This...