Hydrocarbon Processing - January 2022 - 7

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LEE NICHOLS, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF/ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER
Lee.Nichols@HydrocarbonProcessing.com
Past, present and future: Hydrocarbon Processing
celebrates 100 yr of publishing
It is my esteemed honor to announce
that Hydrocarbon Processing is entering its
centennial year of publishing. Over the
past 100 yr, the publication has focused
on the latest technologies and innovations
that have advanced the hydrocarbon processing
industry. This includes the earliest
processes for thermal cracking to the
numerous complex processes for refined
and petrochemical products production
and the advancement in digital technologies
to optimize plant operations.
First published in 1922, Hydrocarbon
Processing has evolved over the many decades
in alignment with advancements in
processing technologies. At its inception,
the publication was called The Refiner and
Natural Gasoline Manufacturer, taking several
names-Refiner (1924-1952), Petroleum
Refiner (1953-1963), Hydrocarbon
Processing and Petroleum Refiner (1963-
1966)-until establishing the name Hydrocarbon
Processing in 1966.
With the start of the publication's centennial
year, the editors of Hydrocarbon
Processing will be providing our global
readers with several new sections of the
magazine, including a detailed history of
the hydrocarbon processing industry.
History of the HPI series. In this issue,
the editors detail the history of the hydrocarbon
processing industry up to the
1930s. This overview provides a rich history
of the industry's origins and how the
discovery of kerosene changed the course
of history and ignited a new era in refined
products demand. The analysis also
examines the beginning of the modern
petrochemicals industry and several technology
breakthroughs. The History of
the HPI series will continue through the
September issue, with each issue detailing
a specific decade in the history of the
refining and petrochemicals industries, as
well as the people that helped shape the
course of the HPI.
Industry Pioneers. In addition, Hydrocarbon
Processing's Industry Pioneers series
will celebrate the accomplishments of
those that have made extraordinary differences
within the industry and have contributed
to the advancement of refining
and petrochemicals production. The scientific
advancements in processing technologies
have provided people around
the world with a higher standard of living,
modern conveniences, life-saving equipment
and much more.
HP Flashback. This section will showcase
some of the major technical articles
that have been published within Hydrocarbon
Processing. Each issue, the editors will
provide the titles, technologies and summaries
of technical articles published in
various decades of the publication. In this
issue, dozens of articles are listed that were
published from 1922-1930. HP Flashback
will not only provide an interesting look
back at major technical trends in various
decades, but will also show how the industry
has advanced over the past 100 yr.
New sections. Hydrocarbon Processing
has continuously evolved with the major
trends and technologies shaping the
refining and petrochemicals industries.
The publication continues to do so, especially
during the industry's energy transition.
This year, the editors have included
several new topics, including biofuels,
alternative/renewable fuels, plastics recycling,
biomass/co-processing, plant
turnarounds, refining and petrochemicals
integration, carbon capture/CO2
mitigation,
green petrochemicals, the green refinery,
the circular economy and digital
transformation, among others.
With the new sections of the magazine
and the focus on the last 100 yr of technological
advancements, the centennial year
of Hydrocarbon Processing is sure to be one
to remember.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
8 HP Construction. This month's
Business Trends section details
major capital project construction
contract awards around the world.
16 Sustainability. Many
companies are optimizing
operations for greater safety, reliability,
efficiency and environmental and
social awareness. This month's Special
Focus section details major trends in
sustainability initiatives globally.
33 Biofuels, Alternative/
Renewable Fuels.
This section examines key considerations
for the design and operation of a renewable
diesel plant, as well as comparing
green fuels for marine engines.
46 History of the HPI.
This month, the editors
provide the origins of the modern
refining and petrochemicals industries
up to the 1930s, early industry pioneers,
and a mixture of technical articles,
columns and headlines published in
the 1920s by the forerunner of
Hydrocarbon Processing, The Refiner
and Natural Gasoline Manufacturer.
63 Bio-based Processing.
Refineries are looking for ways
to easily incorporate biofeedstocks into
their existing infrastructure. This article
describes the impacts on a refinery's
existing amine system, sour water
stripper and sulfur recovery unit, as well
as some operational and design options
available to manage those impacts.
71 Heat Transfer. This article
that revamping a fired heater can
both reduce emissions and improve
the bottom line.
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