Corrosion, Materials & Integrity | January 15, 2025 Best Practices for Implementing RBI Programs: A Te... Risk-based inspection (RBI) programs are integral to ensuring the robustness of industrial operations. However, implementing an effective RBI program requires… Read More
Learning & Development | December 17, 2024 2024 in Review: Elevating Training Excellence in a... As the year winds down, it’s a good time to reflect on the evolution of training and workforce development in… Read More
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Crude Refining & Production | October 9, 2024 Normalization of Deviance: The Pathway to Disaster... Normalization of Deviance occurs when unacceptable behaviors gradually become the accepted norm over time. This concept was pioneered by Diane… Read More
Turnaround, Maintenance & Reliability | October 1, 2024 Asset Condition Evaluation... Starting on a reliability improvement journey is many times done using a “Bad Actor” list, improving root cause analysis program… Read More
Corrosion, Materials & Integrity | September 16, 2024 Common Problems in Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) for... By Clay White and Matt Caserta Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) for piping systems has been a hot topic at recent industry… Read More
Mechanical Engineering | September 4, 2024 Preventing Catastrophe: Best Practices for Maintai... The safe operation, maintenance, and reliability of floating roofs on storage tanks requires special considerations in their design, construction, and… Read More
Learning & Development | August 30, 2024 Is AI an A+ for Training?... Think back on the education and training you’ve received over your lifetime. We can all pinpoint instructors who elevated our… Read More
Crude Refining & Production | August 28, 2024 Forgery and Errors in Critical Material Supply and... The supply chain for alloy materials is complex and appropriate safeguards and inspections must be performed from the source of… Read More
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Learning & Development | July 31, 2024 Halfway Instructions: Why Clear Action Verbs in Pr... You may have heard the joke or seen a meme about peeling potatoes to illustrate a misunderstanding in a humorous… Read More
Crude Refining & Production | July 24, 2024 Passion, Preparation, and Perseverance are Importa... Recently I rode with a group of friends completing the 4 Corners Motorcycle Ride from San Ysidro, California; to Key… Read More
Mechanical Engineering | June 12, 2024 What is a Confined Space?... So you’re staring into a space. It looks a bit tight in there. But is it a confined space? According… Read More
Engineering Standards | June 10, 2024 Becht is now a PIP Member... We are excited to share that Becht recently became an active member of the Process Industry Practices (PIP). PIP is… Read More
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