Corrosion, Materials & Integrity | January 15, 2020 Eight Pillars of Excellent FEMI Programs... INTRODUCTION A refinery or chemical plant Fixed Equipment Mechanical Integrity (FEMI) program consists of eight basic categories or “Pillars” that… Read More
Becht News | November 22, 2019 Joe Collins Interviews With Crane Hot Line... This month, Joe Collins is featured in Crane Hot Line's Executive Spotlight. Joe talked with editor-in-chief Mike Larson about his… Read More
Mechanical Engineering | November 17, 2019 When Should the Rules for Severe Cyclic Conditions... This posting (November 2019) is an update to an October 2013 post which reflects changes to the ASME B31.3 Code… Read More
Mechanical Engineering | October 28, 2019 How to Resolve an Engineering Manager’s Typi... The Problem Too often, the inability to get the required work done correctly, and on-time, has been blamed on too… Read More
Turnaround, Maintenance & Reliability | October 23, 2019 A Love Hate Relationship With Turnarounds (FMEA fo... I LOVE Turnarounds! The excitement - The planning - The organization One major focus with a million minor tasks that consume… Read More
Capital Projects | August 28, 2019 How to Manage a Crane Accident... No one expects to have a crane accident, but it can happen to anyone. Everyone who uses a… Read More
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
Becht News | May 3, 2019 Becht Engineering Acquires Dynamic Performance Man... Becht Engineering Announces Acquisition of Dynamic Performance Management to Bring Greater SME Knowledge and Proven Resource Management to the Refining,… 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
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
Becht News | March 6, 2019 Becht Engineering Welcomes Gene Roundtree, Vince C... Their decades of technical knowledge and wisdom add even greater depth to Becht’s already unrivaled team of Subject Matter Experts.… Read More
Becht News | February 14, 2019 Becht Advisor Terry Blackard Interview With Valve ... Recently, Terry Blackard, an Engineering Advisor for Becht Engineering, was interviewed for an article in Valve Magazine. The article, Valves Need… Read More
