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Process Centrifugal Compressor Oil Seals

Ingersoll Rand Cone Oil Seals Compressor process shaft end seals are designed to seal the rotating assembly in the stationary compressor case to prevent the process gas in the compressor from escaping to the atmosphere and to prevent the atmosphere from getting into the process gas.   Shaft end oil seals, as compared to the relatively […]

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Determining “Life” of Bulged Coke Drum

My previous blog on Equipment Health Monitoring (EHM) explains why EHM can be used to improve fatigue life of a coke drums. As explained in this blog, one of the critical locations to be monitored are the circumferential weld seams – where high thermal stresses occur during the operation of the drum. These high stresses over […]

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New Method for Prioritizing Equipment for Inspection and Replacement in HTHA Service

Gerrit Buchheim, Manager of the Pono Division of Becht Engineering, has developed a practical and simple-to-use approach to prioritizing the inspection and replacement of equipment in High Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA) service.  This approach utilizes the existing and accepted “Nelson Curve”, but adapts it to better fit the realized operating conditions at an individual facility, […]

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Crane Operator Certification – OSHA Rule 1926.1427

I have been receiving many inquiries recently from individuals and companies concerned about the status of OSHA Rule 1926.1427 – All wondering if they are in compliance. Bottom Line – There is currently a nationwide controversy regarding OSHA regulation on crane operators. Background OSHA enacted a new crane rule in 2010.  The part 1926.1427 (Crane Operators) […]

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ASME B31.3 – Substantive Changes to 2014 Edition

In addition to the many clarifications, updated references to codes and standards, updates to basic allowable stresses, and added listed materials, there are several substantive changes to the 2014 Edition of ASME B31.3, Process Piping. These changes are: Category M Fluid Service The definition was revised in the 2014 edition to provide better guidance on […]

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Safety – Plan, Promote and Participate: A Simple Recipe For Success

  As the year draws to a close, I’ve been retrospective —  regarding what I have seen in terms of Safety successes.   It turns out that it has been a good year for Safety! Having had the opportunity to interact with different operations, companies and a variety of “Safety Cultures”, it is evident to me […]

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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 — from a new car to a wide screen television.  Normally, there are many sources of information to determine which products provide the best value, reliability and that will last.   However what do you […]

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Consistency and Commitment to BBO Safety Program Add to Unprecedented Success of North Slope Turnaround

by Scott McLaurin, Becht Safety Solutions Manager and contracted member of Owner’s Team of onsite Safety Professionals during Summer 2014 turnaround on Alaska’s North Slope. “If it’s important, it gets measured” is an oft-heard adage, but especially true when it comes to Safety Performance.  The truth is while we attach certain values to both desirable […]

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Elevated Temperature Reactor Component Design and Qualification

  Becht Engineering, Nuclear Services Division, has completed a finite-element numerical study of two proposed Code Cases for ASME III Division 1 Subsection NH, Class 1 Components in Elevated Temperature Service.  They are: “Satisfaction of Strain limits for Class 1 Components at Elevated Temperature Service Using Elastic-Perfectly Plastic Analysis” and “Calculation of Creep-Fatigue for Class […]

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