Maintenance & Reliability
Cure liquid carryover from compressor suction drums
Here's how to apply mist eliminators for higher throughput and efficiency
HP Reliability: Substantive change needed
"When reform becomes the status quo," says Frederick M. Hess, executive editor of Education Next and resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, "then you'll encounter symbolic activity rat..
Improve FCC yields to meet changing environment—Part 2
Controlling emissions is another vital component for revamp projects
Case 23: Analyzing a crack-like defect in a vessel wall
You should know what needs to be done but not necessarily how to do it
Calculating temperature profiles of critical pipe supports
This method gives more accurate nozzle loads for strain-sensitive equipment
HP Reliability: Destructive force of water hammer
Transient forces such as water hammer from sudden valve closure can produce large pressure spikes in the piping system. This can cause severe damage to the piping and any attached equipment, such as p..
Behavior of dry-running piston rod sealing systems in crosshead compressors
Various designs and materials were investigated
HP Reliability: Reassess your pump startup and shutdown procedures
It may sound far-fetched, but the ramifications of incorrect pump startup and shutdown procedures have recently been debated in reliability-related litigation in US courts. At issue was performance of..
Case 22: The mysterious bending of impeller blades
A quick analysis helps solve an unexplained failure
Material selection for low-temperature applications
Analysis shows conventional metallurgy is usually adequate for process upsets
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