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Corrosion, Materials & Integrity | April 7, 2015

New Method for Prioritizing Equipment for Inspecti...

Gerrit Buchheim, Manager of the Pono Division of Becht Engineering, has developed a practical and simple-to-use approach to prioritizing the…

Capital Projects | March 26, 2015

Crane Operator Certification – OSHA Rule 192...

I have been receiving many inquiries recently from individuals and companies concerned about the status of OSHA Rule 1926.1427 –…

Mechanical Engineering | January 24, 2015

ASME B31.3 – Substantive Changes to 2014 Edi...

In addition to the many clarifications, updated references to codes and standards, updates to basic allowable stresses, and added listed…

Turnaround, Maintenance & Reliability | January 1, 2015

Safety – Plan, Promote and Participate: A S...

As the year draws to a close, I’ve been retrospective -- regarding what I have seen in terms of Safety…

Capital Projects | December 17, 2014

How To Hire The Right Lift Director...

This is the second part of "Lift Director – Are you in Compliance?" published Sept. 10, 2014. Click Here…

Crude Refining & Production | December 10, 2014

Due Diligence – Pay a Little, Save a Lot...

Acquiring a Petrochemical Plant, Refinery or Other Major Asset? It’s always important to have expert advice when you buy anything…

Turnaround, Maintenance & Reliability | October 15, 2014

Consistency and Commitment to BBO Safety Program A...

By Scott McLaurin, Becht Safety Solutions Manager and contracted member of Owner’s Team of onsite Safety Professionals during Summer 2014…

Capital Projects | September 10, 2014

Lift Director – Are You In Compliance With T...

Are You In Compliance? In construction today, it seems like the rules and regulations are changing everyday. There is good…

Corrosion, Materials & Integrity | August 14, 2014

NonMetallic Composite Wrap Pipe Repair...

Nonmetallic composite wrap repairs are wraps comprising two constituents: A fabric woven from a fiber such as graphite or glass…

Turnaround, Maintenance & Reliability | July 28, 2014

Inspection Planner Position Helps Lead to Turnarou...

Providing “Best in Class” risk based fixed equipment turnaround inspection planning entails a four phase workflow process to scope, plan,…

Machinery | July 23, 2014

Reciprocating Compressor Cylinder Alignment (Often...

Compressor cylinder bore misalignment can cause failures that are often not attributed to misalignment. Crosshead shoes uneven wear, compressor piston…

Mechanical Engineering | July 3, 2014

Why Do Coke Drums Tilt Over Time?...

Background Refinery coke drums experience fatigue induced issues which can be attributed to the coke drum operating cycle; rapidly heating…

Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls | June 17, 2014

Systems Obsolescence Mitigation Strategy...

The majority of industrial plants around the world have long since deployed microprocessor-based systems to automate the monitoring, control and…

Turnaround, Maintenance & Reliability | May 16, 2014

Hazard Identification: The Mitigation Hierarchy an...

Hazard Identified; What Next? As we’ve discussed in recent articles, once a hazard is identified as legitimate, it needs to…

Turnaround, Maintenance & Reliability | April 24, 2014

Becht Engineering Contributes to Successful Turnar...

Valero’s Three Rivers Refinery is a 400-acre site with a total throughput capacity of approximately 100,000 barrels per day. It…

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Safety – Plan, Promote and Participate: A S...

How To Hire The Right Lift Director...

Due Diligence – Pay a Little, Save a Lot...

Consistency and Commitment to BBO Safety Program A...

Lift Director – Are You In Compliance With T...

NonMetallic Composite Wrap Pipe Repair...

Inspection Planner Position Helps Lead to Turnarou...

Reciprocating Compressor Cylinder Alignment (Often...

Why Do Coke Drums Tilt Over Time?...

Systems Obsolescence Mitigation Strategy...

Hazard Identification: The Mitigation Hierarchy an...

Becht Engineering Contributes to Successful Turnar...

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New Method for Prioritizing Equipment for Inspecti...

Crane Operator Certification – OSHA Rule 192...

ASME B31.3 – Substantive Changes to 2014 Edi...

Safety – Plan, Promote and Participate: A S...

How To Hire The Right Lift Director...

Due Diligence – Pay a Little, Save a Lot...

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Consistency and Commitment to BBO Safety Program A...

Lift Director – Are You In Compliance With T...

NonMetallic Composite Wrap Pipe Repair...

Inspection Planner Position Helps Lead to Turnarou...

Reciprocating Compressor Cylinder Alignment (Often...

Why Do Coke Drums Tilt Over Time?...

Systems Obsolescence Mitigation Strategy...

Hazard Identification: The Mitigation Hierarchy an...

Becht Engineering Contributes to Successful Turnar...