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Improving Terminal Throughput and Efficiency
Jim Cahill
Yesterday, we highlighted many technologies to improve loading and unloading operations . But what about the commercial and logistical sides to enhance efficiency and throughput? Emerson’s Kevin Niles and Sandy Tiu explore this question in a Tanks & Terminals article, Don’t Just Go With The Flow (pp. 19-22). They open the article by noting how increases in LNG shipments and crude oil imports and exports have increased…
27 Sep 2023
Accurate Level Measurements in Boiling Hydrocarbon Applications
Jim Cahill
The stated mission of our blog is to connect you with the experts here at Emerson from around the globe. Occasionally, I get copied on communications between a visitor to the blog and one of our experts. In the case of one I saw this morning. I wanted to share a generic version of the exchange and highlight some key points from a presentation shared. The blog visitor asked: I’m currently working in the Permian Basin…
15 Aug 2023
Monitoring Corrosion and Erosion in Carbon Capture Applications
Jim Cahill
In the process and hybrid manufacturing and production industries, fluids flowing through piping can cause corrosion and erosion over time. In a 4C Health, Safety & Environmental Conference presentation, Corrosion & Erosion Relates to 56% of Losses with Piping. Overcoming These Challenges While Increasing Carbon Capture., Emerson’s Justin Vasquez described the challenges and solutions to address these conditions. His…
3 May 2023
Advanced Pipeline Leak Detection Podcast
Jim Cahill
Pipelines are instrumental in moving energy around the globe. Offshore Technology cites some statistics . The total length of the global trunk/transmission pipeline network is 2,034,065.0 km (with start years up to 2023), according to GlobalData’s latest report. Of this total length, crude oil pipelines constitute 379,000.4 km [235,500 miles], petroleum products pipelines constitute 267,289.6 km [166,086 miles], natural…
15 Dec 2022
Advanced Pipeline Leak Detection Podcast
Jim Cahill
Pipelines are instrumental in moving energy around the globe. Offshore Technology cites some statistics . The total length of the global trunk/transmission pipeline network is 2,034,065.0 km (with start years up to 2023), according to GlobalData’s latest report. Of this total length, crude oil pipelines constitute 379,000.4 km [235,500 miles], petroleum products pipelines constitute 267,289.6 km [166,086 miles], natural…
15 Dec 2022
Automation and the Renewable Fuel Transition
Jim Cahill
Biofuels are part of the mix to increase the supply of renewable fuels in the global energy mix. In a Hydrocarbon Processing article, Accelerating the transition to renewable fuels , Emerson’s Marcelo Carugo and Julie Valentine share how these renewable fuels can “…create millions of jobs, spur rapid growth and drive technological innovation.” They open the article by noting that today’s: …new green fuels are sourced…
12 Dec 2022
Automation and the Renewable Fuel Transition
Jim Cahill
Biofuels are part of the mix to increase the supply of renewable fuels in the global energy mix. In a Hydrocarbon Processing article, Accelerating the transition to renewable fuels , Emerson’s Marcelo Carugo and Julie Valentine share how these renewable fuels can “…create millions of jobs, spur rapid growth and drive technological innovation.” They open the article by noting that today’s: …new green fuels are sourced…
12 Dec 2022
Edge Computing to Automate Flare Monitoring
Jim Cahill
Emerson’s Jill Burdette and Twin Eagle Solutions’ Kaylor Greenstreet presented experience with the use of edge computing to automate the flare monitoring process. Here is their session’s abstract: Twin Eagle Solutions has developed a flare monitoring and smoke detection solution powered by advanced edge computing platforms. The United States oil and gas industry has 6,292 flares that burn off 10.65 billion cubic meters…
3 Nov 2022
Edge Computing to Automate Flare Monitoring
Jim Cahill
Emerson’s Jill Burdette and Twin Eagle Solutions’ Kaylor Greenstreet presented experience with the use of edge computing to automate the flare monitoring process. Here is their session’s abstract: Twin Eagle Solutions has developed a flare monitoring and smoke detection solution powered by advanced edge computing platforms. The United States oil and gas industry has 6,292 flares that burn off 10.65 billion cubic meters…
3 Nov 2022
Trends, Challenges and Solutions in Biofuels and Biomaterials Podcast
Jim Cahill
In order to strike a fine balance between expanding global energy consumption and reducing GHG emissions, alternative fuels and materials, also known as Biofuels, Biomaterials, and Biochemicals, are gaining increased attention from worldwide leaders, including AP. As a part of our Asia-Pacific Sustainability & Decarbonization podcast series , I had a wide-ranging conversation with Emerson’s Sanjay Thakker on the trends…
7 Sep 2022
Trends, Challenges and Solutions in Biofuels and Biomaterials Podcast
Jim Cahill
In order to strike a fine balance between expanding global energy consumption and reducing GHG emissions, alternative fuels and materials, also known as Biofuels, Biomaterials, and Biochemicals, are gaining increased attention from worldwide leaders, including AP. As a part of our Asia-Pacific Sustainability & Decarbonization podcast series , I had a wide-ranging conversation with Emerson’s Sanjay Thakker on the trends…
7 Sep 2022
Addressing Energy Transportation Challenges
Jim Cahill
Companies across the energy supply chain are challenged to safely and reliably move energy with ever-growing challenges. This 2:42 YouTube video, Emerson’s Advanced Digital Solutions for Energy Transportation , shares ways that Emerson technology and solutions can help address these challenges. Visit the Transportation section on Emerson.com for ways to better respond to changing customer demands and sustainability…
1 Sep 2022
Addressing Energy Transportation Challenges
Jim Cahill
Companies across the energy supply chain are challenged to safely and reliably move energy with ever-growing challenges. This 2:42 YouTube video, Emerson’s Advanced Digital Solutions for Energy Transportation , shares ways that Emerson technology and solutions can help address these challenges. Visit the Transportation section on Emerson.com for ways to better respond to changing customer demands and sustainability…
1 Sep 2022
Gas Leaks are Dangerous and Environmentally Irresponsible. Here’s How to Detect Them.
Jim Cahill
In an Oil & Gas Engineering article, Emerson’s Jesse Sumstad reviews technologies for detecting combustible and toxic gas leaks. A study published in March 2022 , reports that among the 26,292 active wells and 15,000 km of natural gas pipelines in the Permian basin area of southeast New Mexico, natural gas is leaking at a rate of 194 metric tons per hour. Some individual leaks are large enough to be detected from satellites…
12 Jul 2022
Gas Leaks are Dangerous and Environmentally Irresponsible. Here’s How to Detect Them.
Jim Cahill
In an Oil & Gas Engineering article, Emerson’s Jesse Sumstad reviews technologies for detecting combustible and toxic gas leaks. A study published in March 2022 , reports that among the 26,292 active wells and 15,000 km of natural gas pipelines in the Permian basin area of southeast New Mexico, natural gas is leaking at a rate of 194 metric tons per hour. Some individual leaks are large enough to be detected from satellites…
12 Jul 2022
Gas Leaks are Dangerous and Environmentally Irresponsible. Here’s How to Detect Them.
Jim Cahill
In an Oil & Gas Engineering article, Emerson’s Jesse Sumstad reviews technologies for detecting combustible and toxic gas leaks. A study published in March 2022 , reports that among the 26,292 active wells and 15,000 km of natural gas pipelines in the Permian basin area of southeast New Mexico, natural gas is leaking at a rate of 194 metric tons per hour. Some individual leaks are large enough to be detected from satellites…
12 Jul 2022
Digitally Transform Corrosion Monitoring in Refining Applications
Jim Cahill
To remain profitable, most refineries are examining ways to reduce costs and boost production, and one of the first points of focus is feedstock cost as purchasing crude oil makes up the majority of refinery operating expenses. Opportunity crudes are often the answer to this matter, but behind the attractive lower price, these crude types have undesirable chemical characteristics such as high total acid number (TAN) and…
14 Apr 2022
Digitally Transform Corrosion Monitoring in Refining Applications
Jim Cahill
To remain profitable, most refineries are examining ways to reduce costs and boost production, and one of the first points of focus is feedstock cost as purchasing crude oil makes up the majority of refinery operating expenses. Opportunity crudes are often the answer to this matter, but behind the attractive lower price, these crude types have undesirable chemical characteristics such as high total acid number (TAN) and…
14 Apr 2022
AIChE Fuels and Petrochemicals Division Award
Jim Cahill
Emerson’s Tim Olsen received the great news that he had been selected as a recipient of the AIChE Fuels and Petrochemicals Division Award for 2022. Each year, this division recognizes individuals who have made substantial technological contributions to the advancement of fuels and petrochemicals industries. Tim will be the guest speaker at the Fuels and Petrochemicals Division Annual Awards Dinner held during the AIChE…
1 Mar 2022
AIChE Fuels and Petrochemicals Division Award
Jim Cahill
Emerson’s Tim Olsen received the great news that he had been selected as a recipient of the AIChE Fuels and Petrochemicals Division Award for 2022. Each year, this division recognizes individuals who have made substantial technological contributions to the advancement of fuels and petrochemicals industries. Tim will be the guest speaker at the Fuels and Petrochemicals Division Annual Awards Dinner held during the AIChE…
1 Mar 2022
Overcoming Biofuel Production Challenges
Jim Cahill
Energy-intensive industries such as downstream hydrocarbons are pushing forward with decarbonization projects as part of their sustainability goals. Hydrocarbon Processing spoke with Emerson’s Julie Valentine to discuss this topic in a “ The Main Column ” podcast, Digital technologies: A path to increased production and decarbonization . After some introductions, Julie was asked about biofuels and what constitutes a…
25 Feb 2022
Overcoming Biofuel Production Challenges
Jim Cahill
Energy-intensive industries such as downstream hydrocarbons are pushing forward with decarbonization projects as part of their sustainability goals. Hydrocarbon Processing spoke with Emerson’s Julie Valentine to discuss this topic in a “ The Main Column ” podcast, Digital technologies: A path to increased production and decarbonization . After some introductions, Julie was asked about biofuels and what constitutes a…
25 Feb 2022
Pump Health for Storage Terminal Reliability Podcast
Jim Cahill
Statistically, operations face equipment degradation every 12 months, especially hard-use equipment, like pumps. Your storage terminal facility is looking at a 50% increase in repair costs, increased downtime, and shutdowns for when your essential assets fail. Corrosion is one of the biggest challenges that Storage Terminal operators face in the field when it comes to maintaining operation reliability. Areas like tank…
18 Jan 2022
Pump Health for Storage Terminal Reliability Podcast
Jim Cahill
Statistically, operations face equipment degradation every 12 months, especially hard-use equipment, like pumps. Your storage terminal facility is looking at a 50% increase in repair costs, increased downtime, and shutdowns for when your essential assets fail. Corrosion is one of the biggest challenges that Storage Terminal operators face in the field when it comes to maintaining operation reliability. Areas like tank…
18 Jan 2022
Industrial Grade WiFi Infrastructure Helps Digitally Transform Singapore Oil Refinery
Jim Cahill
Recently, a large refinery in Singapore capable of processing over 250,000 barrels of crude oil per day implemented an Industry 4.0 digitalization plan with the help of Emerson and Cisco. The refinery sought a wireless solution that would address challenges created by production downtime and also support real-time data collection and collaboration. With a compact, scalable, and flexible design, the customer selected…
3 Dec 2021
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