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Weak refinery, export demand weakens prices for Midland crude along Texas coast

Oil & Gas 360ยบ

Energy Information Administration showed, as fuel producers undergo maintenance ahead of summer driving season. Also capping demand was the final shutdown ofLyondellBasell Industries(NYSE: LYB ) 263,776 barrel-per-day (bpd) Houston refinery this month. million barrels last week, its highest level in four months. million, 4.2%

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FOULING IN HEAT EXCHANGERS - MAINTENANCE

Scambio Termico

Fouling is the formation of unwanted material deposits on heat transfer surfaces during process heating and cooling. It occurs in all industries and heat exchanger designs, with impacts ranging from heat transfer degradation to flow resistance and pressure drops.

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AI in Oil and Gas โ€“ A Game-Changer for Efficiency and Profitability

Aresco

From predictive maintenance to real-time data analytics, AI solutions are revolutionizing how oil and gas companies operate, analyze vast amounts of data, and reduce risk across the board. AI-powered predictive maintenance analyzes vast amounts of operational data in real time to detect early warning signs of potential failures.

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HOW TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN YOUR HEAT EXCHANGER

Scambio Termico

Cleaning and maintenance of heat exchangers is therefore important to keeping systems running efficiently. Regular maintenance ensures equipment is in working condition and helps prevent emergency repairs. ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE Pressure testing must be performed by a person authorized according to local laws and regulations.

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FOULING IN HEAT EXCHANGERS

Scambio Termico

Fouling is the formation of unwanted material deposits on heat transfer surfaces during process heating and cooling. It occurs in all industries and most heat exchanger designs, with impacts ranging from heat transfer degradation to flow resistance and pressure drops.

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EPAโ€™s Shifting Guidance on Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction Defenses in State Implementation Plans and Its Effect in Louisiana

The Energy Law

On September 30, 2021, the EPA once again signaled a policy change on what provisions a state can include in its Clean Air Act State Implementation Plan (โ€œSIPโ€) for exemptions and affirmative defenses during periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunction (โ€œSSMโ€). 2015 SSM SIP Policy. 33840 (June 12, 2015). LAC 33:III.507.J.1.