Time Saver Tip: How do I … ?

Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so. (Douglas Adams, 1952 - 2001)

Saving time is a big deal. Today’s tip … how to keep up with current developments in desulfurization technology and still have time to do your job.

First, a strategy review … there are several distinct phases in the quest for perfect desulfurization information…

• Basic research
• Applied research
• Bench scale tests
• Pilot scale tests
• Commercialization
• Optimization

If you are engaged in desulfurization research at the pilot scale, commercialization or optimization stage, this time saver tip is for you.

Pick out a handful of journals that you can scan for new desulfurization developments. The three I recommend are …

• PTQ – Petroleum Technology Quarterly(http://www.eptq.com/)
• Hydrocarbon Processing (http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/)
• Hydrocarbon Engineering (http://www.energyglobal.com/magazines/latestissue/hydrocarbon-engineering.aspx)

Each of the three covers petroleum refining applications including those specifically concerned with desulfurization. Peruse the table of contents of each issue and you will stay on top of new developments in your field.

When you find an article of particular interest, you can Google® or Yahoo!® or search your favorite online source for more information on the specifics covered by that article.

Have a “How Do I … “ question? Post it as a comment to this blog, or send it as an email to research@JeanSteinhardtConsulting.com. We will do our best to answer the HowDoI … This is a free service … no strings.