In this section of the site contributing authors submit interesting articles relating
to the various services, industries and research & development efforts of Becht.
The lyrics from the famous Kenny Rogers song, ‘The Gambler,” have words of wisdom for clients involved in a law suit. “You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em, know when to walk away and when to run.” Law suits are incredibly expensive and like gambling, the outcome is uncertain. […]
Now that 2020 is behind us, let’s focus on making improvements in 2021! Becht invites you to try a feature of our BechtCONNECT service: Unit Health Assessments. Becht will assist you in targeting operational and margin optimization with a focus on cost-effective solutions. We’re approaching Unit Health Assessments in a new way to capture value […]
With contributing author: Clayton Smith Over the years, one thing that continuously strikes fear in the hearts of safety professionals and management alike is the safety challenge that comes with executing a turnaround. A turnaround of any scale will introduce a totally different dynamic into the workplace. Assuming the status-quo in safety will suffice during […]
Contributing author Mike Bober Good training has always been necessary, but it has become imperative in recent years. With Industry’s aging demographics and retiring experience, widespread reductions of workforces, and razor-thin budgets, we need good training to carry us successfully into the future. As technology evolves more quickly and changes almost daily, we need good […]
Integrity Operating Windows (IOWs) are an important component of a world class mechanical integrity program. IOWs are not a new concept, as they have been around in different forms for many years. However, due to some recent high-profile industry indictments and with the publication of the first edition of API RP 584 Integrity Operating Windows […]
How do you lift an object 450 feet that weighs 780 tons (1,560,000 pounds)? First, you will need two 1500-ton capacity cranes with 500 feet of boom each. Then you will need to design and build a specialized rigging system to join the two cranes to the nacelle with equal loads. Top it off with […]
Saying 2020 had more than its fair share of challenges would be an understatement, but gratefully we can add another year of injury-free work to the Becht record books. What an impressive milestone and Becht has an outstanding team to thank for their role in another safe year! While safety is discussed regularly, there is […]
With contributing author: Al Aliperti This article is intended to stimulate thought and discussion on concrete encased grounding electrodes (Ufer grounding) and is the result of an outgrowth of a recent assignment the author assisted with. The author recognizes the subject is somewhat controversial among electrical engineers and designers. Photo: Rebar cage with embedded Ufer […]
2020 has been a year filled with many challenges and we extend our sympathy to those who have been affected by hardships, both professionally and personally. This year we refocused on our mission to Help Our Clients Succeed by developing products to navigate the challenges of 2020 and beyond. Prior to COVID, our industry faced […]
A risk based work selection process (RBWS) screens worklist items to ensure they are justified for risk reduction or financial benefit as part of a turnaround. In today’s process industries, sustained long-term reliability of facilities is a key to profitability and competitiveness. The cost of unreliability, which includes health, safety and environmental (HSE) incidents, is […]
