Tag: Special Topic
Special Topic Case Study: Chemical & Petrochemical
Entrained Gas Management and In-situ Verification Improves Reliability and Decreases Downtime. Global chemical company, BASF, opted for the new Coriolis meter technology as the centerpiece of its Freeport, Texas plant’s safety instrumented system (SIS).
The Rise of Chemical Processing in America
How the Shale Revolution Will Impact the Consumer Goods Market. Due to advances in fracking technology, the United States is one of four countries capable of extruding natural gas from shale rocks on a commercial scale; this has become known as the Shale Revolution.
An Introduction to Cryogenic Valves
Cryogenic valves safely transport and assist in containing cryogenic liquids and gases in applications that operate at extremely low temperatures.
How Can Subsea Valves Maintain Zero Leakage?
Subsea valves face the unique challenge of being designed for zero maintenance and leakage for a relatively long period of time; this can range from 20 years to 50 years of design life.
An Introduction to Offshore Decommissioning
“The Stone Age did not end for lack of stone, and the oil age will end long before the world runs out of oil.” This is a quote often attributed to former Saudi oil minister Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani, with some sources pointing out that he first said it in the 70s.
Industry Requirements for Electric Actuators
Similar to valves and other industrial water and wastewater components, quarter turn actuators need to meet strict standards to be compliant with industrial and safety regulations.
Protective Interior Coatings for Waterworks Valves
Since the 1990’s, two types of epoxy coatings have been commonly specified and used for iron valves in the waterworks industry: fusion bonded epoxy and liquid epoxy.
A Fresh Perspective on the Use of the Drill and Tap...
The Drill & Tap (D&T) repair process has been used commonly in the Refinery, Petrochemical and Chemical plant sectors (Downstream) for more than 60 years. D&T repairs have been performed effectively and safely to repack valves of various types.
Dealing with Cavitation the Street-Smart Way
Street-smart is a term generally used for a person who has situational awareness and the skills to survive in tough urban environments. It also describes someone who relies more on practical rather than theoretical knowledge.
3 Steps to Prevent Condensation in Electric Actuators
Starting with an understanding of what condensation is, why it occurs, and how to anticipate it, is key in understanding how to manage condensation in electric actuators.Understand condensation, anticipate condensation and prevent condensation.