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Is AI an A+ for Training?

Think back on the education and training you’ve received over your lifetime. We can all pinpoint instructors who elevated our level of understanding, inspiring our curiosity and encouraging us to become excited about the topic at hand. For most of us, these exceptional educational experiences hinged on exceptional instructors – it wasn’t just about what […]

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Forgery and Errors in Critical Material Supply and Installation

The supply chain for alloy materials is complex and appropriate safeguards and inspections must be performed from the source of raw material through the entire fabrication, shipping, warehousing and installation process. Intentional forgery of documentation and materials has occurred in the refining and petrochemical industry and can impact other industries relying on alloy materials. A […]

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Inline Mixers for Chemical Processes

Inline mixers can be defined as a configuration where the materials to be mixed are flowing continuously through the device. Residence time is generally short, on the order of seconds.  Oftentimes, plug-flow behavior (minimal back-mixing) can be approached. Inline mixers are used because of the general compactness and simplicity of the equipment relative to tank […]

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Generation on the Rise – Nathan Barkley

Mechanical Engineering Magazine put out it’s 2024 Watch List of the 25 early-career engineers that have made their mark on industry and society. To view the entire list: https://magazine.asme.org/issues/watch-list-2024/introduction   EARNING A MASTER’S DEGREE in mechanical engineering is an accomplishment on its own, but even more so when simultaneously working a full-time job and battling […]

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From the Open Road to the Plant, Key Elements of a Successful Reliability Program

I recently wrote about the similarities between a 12,734 mile motorcycle ride and a Reliability Program including passion, preparation and perseverance. In this blog we highlight key elements that are critical for both a ride and a Reliability Program. These elements included: 1. Setting challenging, realistic goals 2. Selecting the right team 3. Making progress […]

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60 Years of Integrity – a Family Legacy

In a recent interview with Inspenet, Chuck Becht IV and Chuck Becht V discussed some history, projects, and the future.   History and Evolution: Becht was founded by Charles Becht III in 1964; he did so as he wanted to have more control over his destiny.  He envisioned a large company which is why he […]

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What is in Your Inspection Continuous History Report? Part 2: Common Pitfalls

An exerpt from Inspectioneering Journal, May | June 2024 Issue https://inspectioneering.com/ To support mechanical integrity (MI), petroleum refining and chemical plants spend significant resources evaluating the condition of pressure equipment within their facilities, particularly when performing onstream or internal inspections. One of the most significant and valuable products generated by spending these resources is the […]

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Incorporating Views of the Future into Investment Decisions – Comparative Energy Economics of Regional Factors, Estimates and Assumptions

With an abundant pipeline of hydrogen projects, we discuss the factors determining which become a reality and how levelized cost is used as a financial metric to guide their comparison and readiness for success. Levelised Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH) is an expansion of the discounted cash flow methodology to calculate the lifetime production costs incurred […]

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