Maintenance & Reliability
Use a new calibration method for gas pipelines
An advanced method improves calibrating orifice flowmeters while reducing maintenance costs
Decrease vibration in piping with reciprocating compressors
Case study identifies problems in new compression unit
HP Reliability: Reliability pros: Hear what others say about you
In an editorial “Engineering Better Engineers,” published in the January 2010 issue of Civil Engineering News, John Bachner commented on how lack of innovation has resulted in engineering se..
Rethink lubrication and steam issues on emergency equipment
‘Best available technology’ is a must for backup systems
Case 63: Analyzing off resonance amplitudes
It is important to know the amplitudes of vibration away from resonance
HP Reliability: Pump switching: What is the best practice?
From a recent sequence of correspondence, we discern that certain rulings were being made years ago, although the rationale used to make these rulings has not been explained. This example involves a r..
Prevent fouling in 1-butene storage vessels
Investigation finds root cause for polymer formation in Horton spheres
Wood Group wins $15mn deal for gas turbine maintenance in Argentina
Wood Group GTS has signed a six-year contract with PlusPetrol Energy S.A to provide maintenance services for two General Electric Frame 9E DLN-1 gas turbines at the Central Termica San Miguel de Tucuman power plant in El Bracho, Argentina.
Pump rebuilding by expert non-OEMs is effective
Communication and competence are key in finding the best repair shop for major equipment
Update your reliability performance to meet process safety expectations
Better risk assessment can identify root causes for potential site catastrophes before they occur
- YPF, Eni and XRG sign joint development agreement advancing 12-MMtpy Argentina LNG project 2/12
- Maire launches new technology to produce PTMEG, the key polymer composing the spandex fiber. 2/12
- Verde Clean Fuels announces suspension of development of Permian Basin gas-to-gasoline project 2/12
- GTT receives order from Samsung Heavy Industries for the tank design of two new very large ethane carriers 2/11
- Emerson introduces hybrid continuous gas analyzer for improved regulatory compliance and emissions control 2/11
- BASF to further strengthen Global Business Services through global hub setup 2/11
