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    Air pressure test in API 6D

    Scalleke, Anegri, Thanks for the feedback. I understand the "zero leakage" comments. API lists 200+ certified manufacturers of 6D valves. Has anyone ever done a performance study of these products? API has not. WRCrowley
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    Air pressure test in API 6D

    I am looking for performance statistics on API 6D pipeline valves by different valve manufacturers. Hopefully, this would be independent industry data and not manufacturer data. Ideally , I would like the data divided by gate valve and ball valve. I have already asked API and the Office of...
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    FCC Catalyst Releases

    I need your collective wisdom for some research I am conducting. FCC units release catalyst finds through the stack, often during regeneration or unit upset. Is there a list of these releases anywhere? I have checked with the US EPA and AICHE without success, so far. How many refinery FCC...
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    Technology licenses

    Several technology vendors provide licenses for process technology to remove sulfur, improve hydrogen production, etc. How are these licenses structured? On a flat fee; based on unit capacity; on a $/bbl throughput? Can anyone provide a copy of such a license? Bill Crowley
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    BBL

    The "bbl" did originate with Rockerfeller. Because of fraud and the different size of available barrels, he painted his barrels blue and certified that his blue barrels always had 42 gallons of oil in them. Because he ruled the transportation part of the oil business in the early...

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