Corrosion, Materials & Integrity | August 20, 2019 Integrity Operating Windows (IOWs), a Key Piece to... Integrity Operating Windows (IOWs) are a key component of a world class mechanical integrity program. IOWs are not a new… Read More
Learning & Development | August 5, 2019 Five Reasons Why Your Training Program Will Fail... Good training is something that we know is necessary. In light of Industry’s aging demographics and retiring experience, we need… Read More
Learning & Development | July 15, 2019 What Is the Difference Between Training and Educat... Training is a burgeoning field and an important tool for any workforce. This is not only true in the oil… Read More
Crude Refining & Production | June 10, 2019 Process Safety Management: Small Errors Lead to Bi... We work in an industry where there is very little tolerance for errors since we deal with highly hazardous, flammable… Read More
Crude Refining & Production | May 16, 2019 Accurate Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) Can ... A key element in an effective Due Diligence study is to be able to quickly identify the Key Performance Indicators… Read More
Mechanical Engineering | May 3, 2019 CFD Modeling of a Mixing Tee – Part 1: Model Val... by Dave Dewees, Zumao Chen and L. Magnus Gustafsson This 2-part blog deals with CFD modeling of a mixing tee that… Read More
Mechanical Engineering | May 3, 2019 CFD Modeling of a Mixing Tee – Part 2: Predictio... by Dave Dewees, Zumao Chen and L. Magnus Gustafsson Miss Part 1? Click Here This is the second part of… Read More
Crude Refining & Production | April 8, 2019 Acceptable Practices for High Voltage Motor Lead R... Are Your Wires Crossed? By Rick Hoffman and Joe Rammage We recently evaluated a 15kV, 5000 hp, induction motor in… Read More
Turnaround, Maintenance & Reliability | March 7, 2019 Is Your Execution Contractor Ready for the Turnaro... In our experience as Turnaround Readiness reviewers and participating in lessons learned events, owners who pay close attention to contractor… Read More
Mechanical Engineering | February 4, 2019 Why Do Clamped Connections With Metallic Seals Som... Clamp connections with metallic seals can offer superior joint integrity over traditional flanged connections but caution must be exercised regarding… Read More
Crude Refining & Production | January 28, 2019 Negotiating Plant Access for Due Diligence... Just the Facts Ma’am The famous phrase, “Just the facts, Ma’am,” was often linked to Los Angeles Police Department Sargent… Read More
Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls | January 21, 2019 CFD Analysis With Scale Model Verification –... Contributing Authors - Dave Dewees (Becht) and Dr. Keith Kirkpatrick (McHale Performance) Reducing HRSG & Stack Pressure Drop to Improve Profitability… Read More
Mechanical Engineering | January 10, 2019 Grade 91 Steel – How Did We Get Here? Part 1... This blog is the first part of a 3-blog series. To view the rest of the story click HERE for… Read More
Mechanical Engineering | January 10, 2019 Grade 91 Steel – How Did We Get Here? Part 2... Read Part 1 Part 2: Type IV Cracking and Inspectability The current concerns with Grade 91 are fundamentally and firmly… Read More
Mechanical Engineering | January 10, 2019 Grade 91 Steel – How Did We Get Here? Part 3... Read Part 1 or Read Part 2 Part 3: Allowable Stresses While inspectability has been at the center of recent… Read More
