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    • Reliability & Maintenance

    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

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    Prevent Backflow into Vacuum Towers During Upsets

    Andrew Sloley, Plant InSites columnist
    Modifying vacuum systems using a sealed vent leg in the hot-well improves safety and reliability.
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    Optimizing Centrifugal Pumps: A Blueprint for Chemical Processing Success

    Amin Almasi
    Mastering selection, operation and troubleshooting to enhance plant efficiency and reduce downtime.

    Strengthening Piping System Resilience: Navigating Nozzle Loads and Shell Flexibility

    Amin Almasi
    Navigating challenges from thermal movements to cold operating scenarios for cost-effective and reliable systems.
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    Advanced Corrosion Monitoring Provides Real-time Insights, Improves Chemical Operations

    John Bromley-Barratt
    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

    Chemical Safety Board Warns: Winterize or Risk Disaster

    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

    Corrosion Risk Assessment Tool Available

    July 23, 2024
    Tool helps quantify the corrosion susceptibility and consequence of equipment and infrastructure.
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    Motion Forms Fluid Power Business Brand

    June 3, 2022
    A new website features Mi FPS’s full capabilities.
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    Motion Industries Acquires Kaman Distribution Group

    Jan. 5, 2022
    The purchase price was approximately $1.3 billion in cash.

    White Papers: In Depth Research

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    Integrated Solution for System Reliability

    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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    Not All CPVC Piping Systems Perform The Same

    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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    CP Reliability eHandbook: Manage Your Assets

    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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    eHandbook: Improve Your Maintenance Practices

    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.

    Lower Maintenance Costs Through Modern Gas Panel Management

    Jeff DeWitt, Swagelok
    June 2, 2023
    Modernizing gas distribution components in your system can help you move gas more efficiently and effectively.

    Process Monitoring Maintains Productivity, Mitigates Downtime

    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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    Podcast: Lessons Learned From 1988 Shell Plant Explosion

    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...
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    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.

    5 Tips to Optimize Sample Cylinder Performance in Chemical Plants

    Tristian McCallion, custom solutions manager, Swagelok Edmonton
    April 4, 2023
    Implementing a preventive maintenance plan will reduce unnecessary downtime and the associated costs.