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Think Tank is the blog of the International Liquid Terminals Association that highlights the liquid terminal industry and its importance to the U.S. and world economy.

 

ILTA Seeks to Develop International Partnerships

Inks agreement with Indian Ports Association

Cathy Landry 0 1422

In an effort to develop a more international presence and encourage global operational excellence, the International Liquid Terminals Association and the Indian Ports Association signed an agreement this week to “collaborate to share best practices on handling and management of liquid commodities to achieve the highest levels of operational excellence.” 

ILTA Publishes White Paper on VRUs

Jay Cruz 0 2057

An ILTA Working Group has completed work on a white paper describing a process hazard analysis of vapor recovery units and discussing mitigation options. ILTA opted to produce a white paper on this topic after it identified significant member interest following a Terminal Operating Practices Symposium (TOPS) presentation in September 2020. VRUs are used at petroleum loading facilities to control hydrocarbon emissions originating from all loading activities.

What Is a Terminal Automation System?

A guest blog from Dearman Systems Inc.

Dearman Systems Inc. 0 6216

Terminal automation software automates certain manual processes in a terminal, specifically around load authorization, product movement (via multiple transportation methods), product measurement, documentation, and reporting. The software is flexible and open to integration with other siloed systems and hardware, including meter skids, weight scales, tank gauging systems, and secure access control systems. These systems often bridge the gap between the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)  and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. 

Houston-Area Terminals Taking Actions to Keep Products Flowing During Big Freeze

Kathryn Clay 0 1462

Two major winter storm systems brought a mix of ice, sleet and freezing rain to Houston and weather forecasters are calling it the region's worst in decades. Late last week, Houstonians rushed to prepare their cars, homes, and gardens for the storm but, despite these preparations, many in the Houston area are now struggling without heat or power. Our best wishes go out to all those residents in Houston – and the rest of Texas – as power companies, state and local authorities work to restore those essential services.  

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