Maintenance & Reliability
Prepare your petroleum storage tanks for hurricanes
Hurricane Harvey in 2017 was a grim reminder that understanding the risks and being prepared for storms before they take place is important. Indeed, the industry's performance was improved thanks to pre-planning and efforts on the part of many... more
Meeting vapor compliance requirements in presence of methane
Terminal operators today face ever-tightening environmental regulations and compliance monitoring requirements. In particular, facilities sometime struggle with Relative Accuracy Test Auditing (RATA) for Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) more
BIC co-hosts Economic Alliance's Industrial Procurement Forum
BIC Alliance co-hosted Economic Alliances' Industrial Procurement Forum where panelists discussed building, maintaining and operating in the petrochemical industry more
Experience, support separate service provider from rest
Since1999, The Fishbone Family of Companies has proudly served the oil, gas, chemical and power markets with a reputation for experience and integrity that goes above and beyond. more
Improving turnarounds through written methodologies
A major factor in whether turnarounds sink or survive is tied directly to whether the site has high-quality written methodologies. Though turnaround methodology manuals have grown in popularity, there is still a plethora of sites that either do not.. more
GCA promotes clean water, economic development for Texas
The Gulf Coast Authority (GCA) was created by the Texas Legislature in 1969 with the mission of protecting the waters of the state of Texas and facilitating economic development by providing regional industrial and municipal wastewater treatment, wat more
Question No. 4 to develop your safety excellence strategy
Every company today has existing stories told throughout the culture, especially to those new to the group. How desirable are they, though, and who are the current influential storytellers? more
Proven cleaning technology restores heat exchanger effiiciency
Today, the availability of safe and highly effective low-pressure water mechanical cleaning technologies allow plants to resolve maintenance issues with minimal imposition and expense. The first response for industry is the Conco TruFit® mechanical.. more
EPA enforcement in the coming years
EPA's enforcement presence has been reduced over the past several years. This trend will continue during the Trump administration as EPA redefines its relationship with states and tribes. more
Coming to a jobsite near you
Many of you remember when the movie companies used to say, "Coming to a theatre near you in living color." Today, black and white movies are in the past. more
Wireless control: Time to ‘cut the cord’
The Bluetooth communication standard is embedded in many products, ranging from wireless mice and keyboards to smartphones. Over 3 billion Bluetooth products will ship this year, with 5 billion products projected to ship by 2019. more
Sunbelt Rentals: We equip succcess.
Sunbelt Rentals specializes in solving complex industrial problems with turnkey equipment solutions. Our areas of focus are vast, covering all your project needs, including industrial power generation, climate control, scaffolding, compressed air... more
Pre-commissioning cleaning: Keep it simple
Whether you're launching a new refinery project, an expansion project, a power project or any other large-scale industrial project, advanced pre-planning serves an essential role in predicting the ultimate success of the venture. more
Proper cutting of packing rings
One of the best features of braided packing is its flexibility and ease of use. In today's world of maximizing plant efficiency with limited maintenance resources, some important steps to follow when installing packing are often overlooked. more
Setting research-based standards for on-line leak repair Safety
On-line leak repair (or leak sealing) has saved operators countless millions of dollars in the 100 years since it was invented. more
Taking the stress out of your project
A leader in heat treatment service, Industrial Thermal Services LLC (ITS) is one of the most in-demand thermal services companies in Southeast Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, and now the company boasts a new division to service all your machining need more
How clean is your clean? Robotic solutions drive plant profits
Globally renowned as a research-led innovator in downstream fouling removal, Tube Tech uniquely provides simultaneous cleaning and inspection services for static heat transfer equipment that have delivered savings from $100,000 a year... more
The world of zinc primers just changed
How can something that has been the same for over 50 years now be greatly improved? New technology developed now allows zinc primers to be applied at thicker films, which provides more protection. The world of zinc primers just changed for the better more
Oil slips as U.S. supply grows, OPEC mulls higher output
Oil prices slipped on Monday as U.S. production hit a record high and OPEC members considered boosting supply. more
Industrial services company excels at hydro excavating
Accuworx has provided industrial solutions to Canadian and U.S. markets since 1989. Hydro excavation, just one piece of the Accuworx services puzzle, has provided customers with superior results for years. more
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