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Achieve three efficiencies in mixed-refrigerant compressors for small-scale LNG

Posted August 11, 2021

Atlas Copco and EnFlex discuss the deployment of integrally geared compressor technology, exploring the drivers behind the rising demand for small-scale...

Specifying trip valves is critical for LNG service

Posted August 6, 2021

This podcast provides the ins-and-outs of turbine trip valves, specification requirements and testing. These elements will help facility owners appropriately...

Control software drives sustainable performance and production

Posted August 4, 2021

This podcast details some of the way operators are taking advantage of software, digital twins, advanced process automation, simulation, cloud technologies,...

Keeping fugutive emissions costs down with low-E valves

Posted July 27, 2021

If fugitive emissions are left unmitigated, they can have detrimental effects to a refinery or petrochemical plant, including hefty fines if the facility...

Why EPC firms are accelerating digitalization

Posted July 15, 2021

This podcast looks at the four key challenge areas for EPC firms, how digital twins can optimize EPC performance and a few success stories on how EPC...