Author: Rohan Oak, P.E., Senior Engineer II
Due to length and complexity, midstream pipelines are prone to leaks. In this article, Rohan provides a detailed overview of the technologies and practices used in pipeline monitoring and leak detection. In addition, he discusses the importance of leak detection programs for the long-term operation of pipeline infrastructure.
Authors: Adam Smith, P.E., Staff Engineer II; Matt Schaser, P.E., Senior Engineer II
Hydroprocessing equipment is an important component that helps increase production at refineries. However, during regular operations, the efficiency and run life of these reactors can be compromised by build up on the catalyst surface, leading to costly shutdowns or reduced production. In this article, Adam and Matt discuss how monitoring bed support differential pressure can maximize runtime. They use a recent case study to demonstrate how their analysis of the catalyst bed effectively delayed a shutdown at refinery.
Authors: Rohan Oak, P.E., Instrumentation, Controls, & Electrical Engineering Team Leader, Consulting Engineer I; Ahmed Shadhan, Electrical Engineering Consultant
As more refineries begin to process biofuels, it is important to establish a consistent and accurate temperature measurement program to ensure the hydrocrackers are capable co-processing the new feedstock safely and reliably. In this article, Rohan and Ahmed review the fundamentals of temperature measuring devices and discuss key maintenance and reliability techniques that you can apply to prevent unplanned shutdowns.
Author: Kristi Brooks, P.E., SMIEEE, Consulting Engineer I In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, ensuring the safety and reliability of
Author: Kristi Brooks, P.E., SMIEEE, Consulting Engineer I
Electrical failures can impact safety, production, and overall business operations; the simplest way to create an electrically safe workplace is to implement programs that eliminate the hazard. In this article, the author uses NFPA 70E as a foundation to provide practical recommendations you can implement to create an electrically safe work environment.
Author: Rohan Oak, Consulting Engineer I
In petrochemical plants, flow meters are designed to enhance efficiency, improve safety, and meet regulatory compliance. Real-time insights regarding fluid movement help to develop sustainable practices and enable precise monitoring for optimal resource management. In this article, you will read about differential pressure, volumetric, and mass flow meters; as well as their working principles, advantages, and installation methods.
Author: Melissa Westbrook, Instrumentation & Electrical Engineering Team Leader
We are all familiar with Aesop’s fable, “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.” Similarly, with alarm management, if you hear a false alarm too often, you may miss the opportunity to prevent a dangerous situation or equipment failure. In this article, Melissa Westbrook discusses the dangers of ignoring nuisance alarms and provides actionable insights into developing an alarm rationalization philosophy.
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Equity uses a multi-disciplinary approach to help improve facility-wide safety, increase inspection efficiencies, reduce equipment downtime, and maximize operational reliability. Our specialized engineering consulting services and technologies support the oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, fertilizer, and other related processing industries.
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Join us for the 2025 Equity Symposium, one of the best educational events of the year. Over two days, you’ll hear about real-world solutions that make industrial work environments safer. […]
Two groups within a processing plant rarely interact, but each has a vested interest in the reliability of pressure relief devices. The PSM group performs process hazards analyses (PHAs) to […]
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