Health, Safety, and Environment

Understanding Safe and Dangerous Failures in Funcitonal Safety

A safe failure of a Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) results in the system being placed…

September 13, 2025

How Process Safety Management Prevents Catastrophe

Process Safety Management (PSM) is a system used to stop major accidents in industries that…

July 20, 2025

Crude Oil Types and Properties

Synthetic Crude Oil

Synthetic crude oil, also known as Syncrude, is a type of crude oil that is…

April 12, 2023

Specifications of Russian Crude Oil URALS

URALS crude oil is a type of crude oil that is produced in Russia. It…

March 21, 2023 1 Comment

Refinery Processes

Wastewater Treatment Process in Refinery Explained

Wastewater treatment process in refineries is a vital process that balances environmental responsibility with operational…

July 23, 2025

Diesel Hydrodesulfurization Unit in Petroleum Refinery

Diesel fuel keeps our world moving, powering trucks, trains, and heavy machinery. But with growing…

July 15, 2025

Hydro Processing

Developing F-N Curve Using LOPA

An F-N curve is a graphical representation that plots the cumulative frequency (F) versus the…

March 4, 2025

Slurry Phase Hydrocracking Process

A slurry phase reactor (SPR) is used in petroleum refineries for the hydroprocessing of feeds…

September 25, 2023

Oil Refining General Topics

Emergency Shutdown System in Process Industries

An Emergency Shutdown System is a critical safety tool used in refineries and other high-risk…

July 27, 2025

Why Block and Bleed Valve Is Essential for Safety

Block and bleed valves are vital for ensuring safety and efficiency in process industries like…

July 14, 2025