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HYDROCARBON
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Hydrocarbon Engineering
questions a number of
downstream heat technology experts about R&D,
testing and design, efficiency improvements and
the overall market outlook.
Q
Why is heat technology so crucial to downstream process plant
operations?
Q
What are the main applications for your company’s heat technologies
or equipment within the downstream industry?
Q
What was your company’s first heat related equipment or technology
aimed at the downstream oil and gas industry?
Q
In what ways can heat technology help to improve energy efficiency
and reduce emissions at process plants?
Q
How have R&D methods evolved over the past 10 years in relation to
downstream heat technology?
Q
Talk us through your company’s design process for new heat
technologies or equipment.
Q
Explain how new heat equipment or technology is tested.
Q
What has been your company’s biggest technological breakthrough in
terms of downstream heat technology?
Q
How has the recent oil market volatility affected the heat
technology/equipment sector?
Q
Where do you see the heat technology market in 10 years?
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