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Strategic Business Planning | February 7, 2024

Producing Synthetic Fuels from Renewable Feeds...

By Scott Sayles, Robert Ohmes, Pattabhi Raman Narayanan, and Jessica Hofmann A comprehensive review of renewable processes and feedstocks used…

Mechanical Engineering | February 6, 2024

Hydrogen Piping and Pipelines...

ASME B31.12, Hydrogen Piping and Pipelines was first published in 2008 to address gaps in existing piping codes with respect…

Turnaround, Maintenance & Reliability | February 1, 2024

Allowing for Uncertainty in Turnaround Cost Estima...

Turnaround cost estimating is notoriously poor. Previous studies have revealed systemic under-estimation of costs and over-confidence regarding the tightness of…

Turnaround, Maintenance & Reliability | January 29, 2024

Effective Turnaround Steering Teams...

One aspect of process plant maintenance turnaround preparation efficiency that is often overlooked is the role of the steering team…

Process Technology | January 22, 2024

Considerations for Formulation of Products in Stir...

When formulating complex products, stirred tanks are traditionally used because of inherent advantages in semi-batch operations. While there is interest…

Mechanical Engineering | January 18, 2024

Evaluation of Piping Loads on Nozzles...

Are load considerations different between vessel nozzles and pump nozzles? In general, yes. For vessels, nozzle loads are generally calculated…

Becht News | January 17, 2024

Mechanical Integrity Snapshot: Asia-Pac...

An Interview with Andy Saunders-Tack, Managing Director, Asia-Pac at Becht Below is an outline of a recent interview published in…

Mechanical Engineering | January 16, 2024

Design of Flue Gas Quench Sections...

In the development of aircraft engines, physical tests are necessary to examine the overall performance of the engines. The exhaust…

Corrosion, Materials & Integrity | January 10, 2024

WA DOSH Update – Damage Mechanism Reviews (DMR)...

On December 27, 2023, the Washington Division Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) filed a permanent rulemaking motion to adopt changes…

Mechanical Engineering | January 4, 2024

Changes to f Factor in the 2022 Edition of ASME B3...

In the 2022 edition of ASME B31.3, the f factor was changed. There have been some mixed reactions in articles…

Learning & Development | January 3, 2024

Becht’s Learning & Development 2024 Resolut...

Happy New Year! As we all embark on new adventures in 2024, it’s important to start with a sense of…

Process Technology | December 11, 2023

Under Pressure...

This month we’ll continue our discussion of emergency procedures for hydroprocessing units with a discussion of hazards and procedures for…

Becht News | December 5, 2023

Collaboration with GDA in the Middle East...

Becht joined the Gulf Downstream Association (GDA) in March 2021 as an Associate Member to better access and collaborate with…

Becht News | November 30, 2023

2023 ASME B31 Forever Medal for Excellence in Pipi...

The ASME B31 Forever Medal for Excellence in Piping is a Committee Award that was established in 2010 that is…

Mechanical Engineering | November 30, 2023

Stresses Beyond the ASME B31 Code Stress...

Far too often, piping engineers fail to recognize that their responsibilities extend beyond simply meeting the code. The ASME B31…

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Producing Synthetic Fuels from Renewable Feeds...

Hydrogen Piping and Pipelines...

Allowing for Uncertainty in Turnaround Cost Estima...

Effective Turnaround Steering Teams...

Considerations for Formulation of Products in Stir...

Evaluation of Piping Loads on Nozzles...

Mechanical Integrity Snapshot: Asia-Pac...

Design of Flue Gas Quench Sections...

WA DOSH Update – Damage Mechanism Reviews (DMR)...

Changes to f Factor in the 2022 Edition of ASME B3...

Becht’s Learning & Development 2024 Resolut...

Under Pressure...

Collaboration with GDA in the Middle East...

2023 ASME B31 Forever Medal for Excellence in Pipi...

Stresses Beyond the ASME B31 Code Stress...

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Producing Synthetic Fuels from Renewable Feeds...

Hydrogen Piping and Pipelines...

Allowing for Uncertainty in Turnaround Cost Estima...

Effective Turnaround Steering Teams...

Considerations for Formulation of Products in Stir...

Evaluation of Piping Loads on Nozzles...

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Mechanical Integrity Snapshot: Asia-Pac...

Design of Flue Gas Quench Sections...

WA DOSH Update – Damage Mechanism Reviews (DMR)...

Changes to f Factor in the 2022 Edition of ASME B3...

Becht’s Learning & Development 2024 Resolut...

Under Pressure...

Collaboration with GDA in the Middle East...

2023 ASME B31 Forever Medal for Excellence in Pipi...

Stresses Beyond the ASME B31 Code Stress...