Maintenance & Reliability
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KBR, Conocophillips team up on mid-scale LNG technology
KBR Inc. is pursuing a new phase of joint development with ConocoPhillips LNG Licensing LLC to provide low-cost and expedited mid-scale LNG solutions for the marketplace. more
Industry making improvements, learning from Hurricane Harvey
When Hurricane Harvey thundered ashore August 2017 and swamped the Houston area, it temporarily knocked out a quarter of the area’s refining capacity and affected numerous sites. Once flooding subsided and operations were able to return to normal more
Lubrizol to expand Kentucky site
The Lubrizol Corp. will invest more than $25 million in its Calvert City, Kentucky manufacturing facility, allowing the company to meet increasing customer demand. more
A conversation with Gordon East of Terydon Inc.
Well experienced in the world of information technology, Terydon Inc.’s Vice President of Technology Advancement Gordon East says you can’t afford to be a naysayer when it comes to changes in life or technology. more
U.S. refiners boost processing capacity to accommodate shale
As U.S. oil production rises - setting records in average daily output nearly every month this year - the companies that convert crude to diesel and gasoline are increasing their ability to consume more crude and generate higher profits. more
Have you had a plant ‘health check’ recently?
Chart Industries is synonymous with cryogenic gas processing, so it’s no surprise that a key element of Chart Lifecycle is focused on building long-term relationships with plant stakeholders for the optimized performance and lifespan of... more
Beachside city preps for future storms with specialized valve
Long Branch is an oceanfront city in northern New Jersey with a population of about 30,000 people. Much of the city either borders the Atlantic Ocean to the east or the Shrewsbury River to the north. In 2012, Long Branch was one of many coastal more
EHCMA, ABC collaborate as PetrochemWorks
PetrochemWorks, a collaborative effort between East Harris County Manufacturers Association (EHCMA) and Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater Houston (ABC), has developed a set of industry best practices designed to align the contractor and more
Tenaris reactivates its steel line pipe and OCTG mill in Texas
Tenaris, Luxembourg, has reactivated its steel line pipe and OCTG plant in Conroe, Texas, following a three year suspension of operations. more
Decoking business aims to help clients with flexible approach
With a successful combination of engineering expertise and continued dynamism, Cokebusters USA has grown into a leading center of excellence in the field of mechanical decoking and smart pigging. more
Pigging, decoking units help avoid costly outages
CEDA operates a fleet of technologically advanced pigging and decoking mobile units. Its experienced team is focused on helping clients minimize downtime, mitigate risk and avoid costly outages. more
Pre-commissioning cleaning innovations bring added value
To become a leader in your industry, you must continue to research, develop and seek new processes that save time and cut costs for everyone. This requires innovation and development of new technology for the benefit of our customers. more
UH-RFID the future of industrial garment cleaning
Inventory control is an integral part of what we do and has a profound effect on our success, not only financially but also in customer satisfaction and retention. People know keeping up with clothes can be a bothersome chore. more
JSW USA breaks ground on new facility in Baytown
JSW Steel USA is embarking on a journey to hire 1,000 new workers and invest up to $1 billion to modernize and expand its U.S. operations. more
Use a maintenance model that ensures plant reliability
Reliability concepts pioneered by the aviation industry more than 40 years ago have proven to be effective in various industries but generally require plants to follow linear progression models. more
Get to know CUI and what causes it
There are numerous causes of corrosion within piping systems, and the rate at which this phenomenon takes place is based on the factors working independently or in combination with one another. more
Automation, outage teams offer exceptional results
Plant outages for equipment cleaning and maintenance are a necessity, but can result in prolonged downtime that affects overall production. With so much at stake, major plants, refineries and mills need a partner they can count on from start to finis more
Blastco receives first-ever NIICAP five-star rating
The first company in the world to complete the NACE International Institute Contractor Accreditation Program (NIICAP) is now the first company to earn the institute’s coveted five-star rating. more
How much water is used for energy needs in the U.S.?
To generate the energy delivered to each home, business and industrial entity in the U.S. each year, trillions of gallons of water are required for energy production, processing, conversion and transport. more
Lubricants corner: Grams of prevention worth tons of cure
To really appreciate the value of clean hydraulic fluid, you first have to understand the six different equipment wear modes. more
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