Mechanical Engineering | March 25, 2025 Life Management of PSA Vessels – Part 3: Life Ma... This is the third and final part of the blog trilogy relating to life management of pressure swing absorber (PSA)… Read More
Process Technology | March 19, 2025 Preparation of Slurries: Powder Wettability and Ot... In this article I write about process technologies for preparation of slurries, AKA “solids in suspension,” and the considerations that… Read More
Learning & Development | March 12, 2025 Reduce Production Downtime with Procedure Executio... In oil and gas production, every hour a unit is offline incurs significant costs. There is a substantial financial impact… Read More
Strategic Business Planning | March 5, 2025 The Value of an Annual Health Check for Your Refin... In the fast-moving world of petroleum refining, Linear Programming (LP) models are the backbone of decision-making. These models guide production… Read More
Fired Heater Services | February 25, 2025 Behind the Scenes: The Methodology of Becht’s PE... By Grant Jacobson and Jan Zander This is the second article in a series about PEAK (Practical Energy Assessment Kit),… Read More
Mechanical Engineering | February 19, 2025 Navigating Data Uncertainty in Fitness-for-Service... In engineering assessments, accurate and reliable data is the foundation for sound decision-making. Read More
Learning & Development | February 12, 2025 Effective Training Programs to Mitigate Employee T... The oil and gas industry (O&G) is no stranger to challenges, given its volatile and high-stakes environment. One persistent and… Read More
Fired Heater Services | February 5, 2025 The “Energy AND” Mindset: A Smarter Approach t... Welcome to the first article in a multi-part series about PEAK (Practical Energy Assessment Kit), Becht’s new energy efficiency assessment… Read More
Process Technology | January 28, 2025 Faster Reactor Cooldowns... One of the most frustrating situations to endure is the slow cooldown of a reactor (or series of reactors) when… Read More
Learning & Development | January 22, 2025 Enhancing Adherence to Standard Operating Procedur... Despite the critical importance of adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for ensuring safety, efficiency, and consistency in daily operations,… Read More
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 | January 8, 2025 Becht and PBF Energy: Partners in Training... Here at Becht, we pride ourselves on working collaboratively, partnering with our clients to develop and implement efficient, sustainable, and… 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
Mechanical Engineering | December 11, 2024 ASME B31.3 Process Piping: Changes in the 2024 Edi... The new edition of the ASME B31.3 Process Piping Code is scheduled to be issued December 27, 2024. As usual,… Read More
Corrosion, Materials & Integrity | December 2, 2024 Stress Relaxation Cracking in Industrial Systems: ... Stress relaxation cracking (SRC) is a critical issue for industries that operate with high-temperature environments, such as petrochemicals, power generation,… Read More
