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Definition: “CCS” stands for Capture Compression and Sequestration. This operation is directly related to the Carbone Dioxide (CO²). Comments: As reflected by the acronym, CCS require three different operations: Capture: The Capture of the CO² is not always easy, it depends very much where the CO² comes from, mixed with Oil & Gas, produced out […]
Definition: “Drillship” are ships designed to drill. Comments: These drillships are specially designed to perform drilling operations in deep-sea locations. A typical drillship will have, in addition to all of the equipment normally found on a large ocean ship, a drilling platform and derrick located on the middle of its deck. In addition, drillships contain a hole (or ‘moonpool’), extending […]
Definition: “Semisubmersible” or “Semisub-” is referring to Offshore drilling rigs so called because they are combining the advantages of submersible rigs with the ability to drill in Semisubmersible drilling rig. The Semisubmersible drilling rig is made of a floating structure having vertical hollow legs connected to horizontal pontoons used for ballasting with seawater for stability. It also has numerous large heavy anchors which keep it secured […]
Definition: “Jack-up” is the name given to a category of offshore drilling rigs. These Jack-up rigs are easy to recognize by their long steel frame legs supporting the platform. Comments: There are three basic types of offshore drilling rigs, Jack-up, Drilling ships and Semi-submersible. These types have different design and costs, the choice depends on the […]
Definition: “PCIC Europe” stands for the Petroleum and Chemical Industry Committee in Europe. PCIC Europe was created in 2003 as the regional extension of PCIC North America, the Petroleum and Chemical Industry Committee of the IEEE in USA. Today is the premier European forum for the exchange of experience in the practical application of electricity and instrumentation in the petroleum, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, including all upstream and downstream activities. […]
Definition: More than the size of the company and its market share, the Market leadership is related to the capability to: Drive the decisions along the supply chain. Lead the good practices in a given market. Comments: Key Drivers to Market Leadership Anticipate on deep market needs and Focus on key targets Manage the key […]
Definition: “EDC” is the acronym for Ethylene DiChloride, the common name given to the 1,2 Dichloroethane. As derivated from Ethylene it belongs to the first Olefin family. EDC is mostly produced by catalyzed reaction of the Ethylene and Chloride. Comments: EDC is a colorless liquid with a mild odor. It is toxic and extremely flammable. EDC is a good organic solvent but […]
Definition: In the petrochemical industry “C4” refers to the branch of Olefins which begins with C4…. in their chemical formulas. C4 is used to nominated the Butadiene and all its derivatives Comments: Among the C4 family, the mostly used products are the Butylene isomers such as, Isoprene, Butyl Rubber (BTR), Styrene, Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) and […]
