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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…

Mechanical Engineering | November 27, 2023

DOE Has Identified the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub...

On October 13, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced the seven regional clean hydrogen (H2) hubs that are to…

Engineering Standards | November 21, 2023

Impetus for Current OSHA PSM Regulations in New Ne...

Netflix recently released "The Railway Men - The Untold Story Of Bhopal 1984," which is based on the horrific tragedy…

Process Technology | November 14, 2023

Sprays in the Process Industries...

“Say it, don’t spray it.” Generally, this is good advice, but in industry it’s often profitable to spray it. In…

Process Technology | November 6, 2023

Under Pressure: Emergency Procedures – Loss of C...

“It can’t happen!” “Our control systems have redundancies that won’t allow us to lose view!” “If we lose view, we’ll…

Strategic Business Planning | November 2, 2023

Hydrogen Economy Part 2: Converting Strategy into ...

By Robert Ohmes with Nathan Barkley, Mike Annon, Greg Zoll, and Jessica Hofmann An in-depth look at the supporting elements…

Capital Projects | November 1, 2023

World Crane and Transport Summit...

This October, Becht participated in the annual World Crane and Transport Summit (WCTS). I presented on “Super Heavy Lifting” this…

Process Technology | October 18, 2023

Prevention of Tube Rupture – Reactor Feed Furnac...

Consider the intrinsic risks of a reactor feed furnace in a hydrotreater or hydrocracker: On the outside of the furnace…

Turnaround, Maintenance & Reliability | October 17, 2023

Plant Winterization Preventative Maintenance Progr...

By Bobby Wright with Lakeisha Taylor and Greg Zoll It has been a couple of months since we first started…

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