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Beginning the journey to the self-optimizing plant

Posted September 18, 2020

Hydrocarbon Processing discusses the HPI's digital transformation journey with Ron Beck, Marketing Strategy Director at Aspentech, along with the future...

Seven imperatives for modern inventory management solutions

Posted September 15, 2020

Today’s terminal operators are facing several challenges related to the profitability of their bulk terminal, petrochemical and oil field storage...

Improving petrochemical operations with continuous condition monitoring

Posted September 8, 2020

While countless machines and equipment in a petrochemical plant can be monitored continuously, pumps and compressors are generally some of the most...

Digital twin—Today’s disruptive technology leader

Posted September 1, 202000:07:25

Among numerous emerging technologies in the process industries, the digital twin is the most powerful and disruptive. Why? Listen to the latest episode...

Base stocks: Market overview, specifications and guidelines

Posted August 25, 202000:25:06

Hydrocarbon Processing’s Editor-in-Chief/Associate Publisher, Lee Nichols, sits down with Rick Dougherty, Chief of Base Stocks and Specialties Technology,...