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    To keep plants running smoothly, testing and troubleshooting tools are evolving to improve maintenance workers’ efficiency and productivity. Condition monitoring technologies free up resources and give professionals the information they need about asset health. In addition, as more real-time asset health information becomes available plants can turn to a proactive rather than reactive approach.

    Articles

    Piping refinery
    Modifying vacuum systems using a sealed vent leg in the hot-well improves safety and reliability.
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    Centrifugal Pumps
    Mastering selection, operation and troubleshooting to enhance plant efficiency and reduce downtime.
    Navigating challenges from thermal movements to cold operating scenarios for cost-effective and reliable systems.
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    Continuous wall thickness monitoring for corrosive services can minimize damage and protect workers.

    News

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    Winter landscape with the snow-covered gas pipeline and trees
    Jonathan Katz
    Dec. 10, 2024
    Federal agency highlights critical need for chemical facilities to prepare for extreme cold, prevent potentially catastrophic incidents this winter.
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    Corrosion Monitoring
    July 23, 2024
    Tool helps quantify the corrosion susceptibility and consequence of equipment and infrastructure.
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    June 3, 2022
    A new website features Mi FPS’s full capabilities.
    MotionHQ
    Jan. 5, 2022
    The purchase price was approximately $1.3 billion in cash.

    White Papers: In Depth Research

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    Feb. 1, 2023
    The sheer volume of data available today makes identifying operating problems and compliance risks challenging for many industries and their workforces. With the right integrated...
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    Dec. 17, 2014
    Newly Developed CPVC Piping Systems are Pressure Rated 25% Higher than Traditional CPVC SystemsSince its introduction to the market in 1959 by The Lubrizol Corporation, chlorinated...
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    Nov. 14, 2014
    Reliability programs are now standard business practice in companies that rely heavily on machines, equipment and other physical assets. However, plants are continually challenged...
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    Sept. 26, 2014
    More than 25% of maintenance done today is unnecessary and can introduce additional failure risks. Developing and implementing predictive maintenance strategies and practices ...

    Figure 4. Choosing higher-grade components could eliminate the need to replace or repair components for the life of your system.
    Modernizing gas distribution components in your system can help you move gas more efficiently and effectively.
    May 15, 2023
    Analytical equipment needs to be robust, reliable and responsive in order to detect change and enable corrective action. It also should be easy to use and provide high uptime....
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    Traci Purdum
    May 2, 2023
    A corroded vapor line caused the deadly incident. This episode talks about ways to stay ahead of corrosion concerns and how to better protect workers in case of unthinkable catastrophe...
    Swagelok
    Outfitting new grab-sampling systems begins with an undamaged cylinder, but the stresses of regular use can cause cylinders to degrade over time. That is why it is crucial to implement a proactive sample cylinder maintenance program.
    Implementing a preventive maintenance plan will reduce unnecessary downtime and the associated costs.