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Midstream Services | February 29, 2024

Tank Ignition Source Management: Protecting Storag...

By Earl Crochet and Rafael Rengifo Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST) are used to store large volumes of flammable and combustible…

Capital Projects | February 26, 2024

Estimating What the Project Requires, Not Merely W...

A common error, when assessing and deciding whether to proceed with a capital project is to assume that the cost…

Process Technology | February 22, 2024

Under Pressure...

Hydroprocessing Heat Exchanger Fouling due to Di-olefin Polymerization Over the past few months, I have received several questions about heat…

Corrosion, Materials & Integrity | February 21, 2024

Best Practices and Pitfalls for Decoking & In...

Serpentine coils in Delayed Coker Heaters are challenging to clean and inspect even while utilizing today’s latest technologies. Extensive fouling…

Becht News | February 20, 2024

Becht at BBTC MENA 2024 in Bahrain...

Becht participated in the 10th Bottom of the Barrel Technical Conference (BBTC MENA) as a bronze sponsor in January 2024…

Mechanical Engineering | February 14, 2024

H2 Rainbow – Is There a Pot of Gold at the E...

In 1972, John Bockris was the pioneer in introducing the concept of the "Hydrogen Economy," envisioning a future where hydrogen…

Mechanical Engineering | February 12, 2024

Use of Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling for E...

Erosion is a mechanical degradation process in which the material gradually wears off due to continuous impingement of abrasive solid…

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…

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Evaluation of Piping Loads on Nozzles...

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Design of Flue Gas Quench Sections...

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H2 Rainbow – Is There a Pot of Gold at the E...

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Use of Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling for E...

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...