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
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
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 | 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
Learning & Development | November 20, 2024 Digital Technology for Real-Time Engineering Suppo... In the ever-evolving world of oil and gas (O&G), the demand for agile, expert-driven support is crucial. The industry faces… Read More
Mechanical Engineering | November 6, 2024 Installation of Monolithic Refractory and Resultin... Monolithic refractory linings are a necessity of operating a variety of furnaces, boilers, and reactors in the refinery. Despite their… Read More
Learning & Development | October 30, 2024 Why Critical Thinking Matters When Troubleshooting... In a chemical processing plant, slurry drums play a vital role in blending powders into a liquid mixture. Accurate density… Read More
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
