Corrosion, Materials & Integrity | June 18, 2024 Justifying an MI Program (RBI and IOWs)... We often get asked, "What’s the value of a risk-based inspection (RBI) program?" or "How much money will an integrity… 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
Mechanical Engineering | June 3, 2024 CFD Modeling of a Stoker Boiler... Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling has been widely used to design and/or retrofit boilers in the power generation and other… Read More
Corrosion, Materials & Integrity | April 8, 2024 What is Thickness Inspection Optimization (TIO)?... Mechanical integrity programs are reliant on the validity of the extensive data that is captured and analyzed through equipment inspection… Read More
Turnaround, Maintenance & Reliability | April 3, 2024 Where Are You on Your Reliability Journey?... Every organization is positioned in a different timeline and traverse through the phases of challenges over a period. Challenges… Read More
Mechanical Engineering | March 4, 2024 Vortex Shedding in a Tee with a Closed Branch... Vortex shedding is a flow-induced phenomenon that takes place when there is a structural element in the flow path, such… Read More
Capital Projects | February 26, 2024 Estimating What the Project Requires, Not Merely W... A common error, when assessing and deciding whether to proceed with a capital project is to assume that the cost… Read More
Mechanical Engineering | February 12, 2024 Use of Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling for E... Erosion is a mechanical degradation process in which the material gradually wears off due to continuous impingement of abrasive solid… Read More
Mechanical Engineering | January 18, 2024 Evaluation of Piping Loads on Nozzles... Are load considerations different between vessel nozzles and pump nozzles? In general, yes. For vessels, nozzle loads are generally calculated… Read More
Mechanical Engineering | January 16, 2024 Design of Flue Gas Quench Sections... In the development of aircraft engines, physical tests are necessary to examine the overall performance of the engines. The exhaust… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
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… Read More
