On the morning of June 13, 2013, operators at the Williams Olefins Plant in Geismar, Louisiana, were dealing with what appeared to be a routine operational problem. At a propylene fractionation unit that separates a mixture of propane and propylene. The fractionator relied on two reboilers to supply the heat
In this video, I explain Block Flow Diagrams (BFD), Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), highlighting their purpose, differences, and key milestones. I also cover P&ID revisions and how they evolve through a project. This is Part 1 — Part 2 will explore
Why Green Hydrogen Faces an Uphill Battle in the MENA Region I once told a friend, “Producing green hydrogen for domestic use in the Middle East is economically unviable and a dealbreaker for investors. The real potential lies in exporting it to Europe, creating a new economic opportunity.” To understand
What does ‘carbon neutral’ means, let's say at a cold night I started a BBQ. If I am burning 1 kg of coal, approximately 2.5 to 3.5 kg of CO₂ is emitted into the atmosphere. Now, if I plant a tree the very next day, that
Importance of Flaring Systems: Why Do We Need Them? If industrial systems are designed to operate flawlessly, why do process engineers include relief and flaring systems? The answer lies in safeguarding against overpressure scenarios. No system is immune to human error or equipment failure, and these systems are essential to