Maintenance & Reliability
TCEQ to deploy new air monitoring equipment
Enhancements will include vans capable of rapid response, real-time detection Read more
McDermott receives contract for world's largest mixed feed crackers
Scope includes license, basic engineering package, extended basic engineering, training, technical services and supply of proprietary equipment for what will be one of the world's largest mixed feed crackers. Read more
CSB releases findings on massive explosion at PES refinery in Philadelphia
The agency released a factual update of the events that took place, which led to the explosion. Read more
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Valero begins maintenance at Corpus Christi refinery
The company is maintaining its coker unit. Read more
Lyondell Houston refinery small CDU raising production
The 120,000 bpd Unit 536 CDU was shut after water was found in the crude being processed in the unit. Read more
Aruba ends deal with Citgo to overhaul, operate island refinery
The refinery has been idled due to U.S. sanctions on Citgo’s parent, Venezuelan state oil firm PDVSA. Read more
API offers guidance on adopting UAS technology
The adoption of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and drone technology is becoming increasingly prolific within the petrochemical and oil and gas sectors. Read more
Eliminate silica health risks, improve productivity with new abrasive products
10X Engineered Materials has introduced a new class of abrasives that are comprised of tempered, amorphous particles. Read more
Forensic engineering firm evolves into testing powerhouse
Now in business for over 35 years, Metallurgical & Materials Technologies is best known for its forensic engineering and root cause failure investigations. Read more
The question of outsourcing maintenance
The most useful benefit comes in the form of resource utilization. Read more
Scope management impacts on turnarounds
Whether late scope comes from known but not-yet-submitted scope, the addition of late capital projects or on-the-run inspections that were not completed prior to scope freeze, all amount to late scope being added to the TA. Read more
Investing in the future of fouling removal
Heavily fouled assets affect refinery profit, the environment and operator safety, which in turn affect most plant personnel, financial stakeholders, governing bodies, regulators and a plethora of people in between. Read more
Modernize like a pro
No matter the project, the goal is clear: to accelerate the implementation of technology that delivers value and return. Read more
Investing in new state-of-the-art tank cleaning service line
United States Environmental Services (USES) has expanded its tank cleaning services. Since January 2019, USES has been bolstering its tank cleaning capabilities to address its customers' needs. Read more
Company equipped to handle your cooling tower hassles
As you probably don't know, cooling towers are one of the key pieces of equipment keeping the world going at this very moment. Read more
Catalyst plant opts for super-cooled maintenance strategy
The cumulative benefit of regularly scheduled NitroLance cleanings at this plant was realized at the most recent mobilization, when the full duration of LN2 cleaning was completed ahead of schedule and under budget. Read more
West Calcasieu Port receives new funding
The grant will improve 600 linear feet of bulkhead on the north side of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway at the port. Read more
UE Worlds 2019: “Electrical Asset Reliability & Electrical Safety” – Q&A with Joe Gierlach, ABM
There are so many opportunities to learn at conferences, especially during the sessions. This month we reached out to Joe Gierlach to give us some more insight on his session from the Ultrasound World Conference in May. Read more
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Engineer in the factory
Engineer in the factory
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