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Process Safety Management & Mechanical Integrity in the Hazardous Materials Processing & Handling World

PSM and Mechanical Integrity in the Hazardous Materials Processing and Handling World

Author: Jim McVay, Mechanical Integrity Team Leader

When well implemented, a mechanical integrity program will reduce failures, extend equipment life, increase operating limits, and optimize maintenance and inspection budgets. In this article, Jim McVay introduces several of the elements you need to consider when developing a successful mechanical integrity program and explains how everyone plays a role in the effective implementation.

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Special Emphasis Areas in a Mechanical Integrity Program

Author: Joel Andreani

Implementing a mechanical integrity (MI) program at a processing facility is essential for maintaining safe and reliable operations. In this article, Joel Andreani investigates an important subset of an MI program: special emphasis mechanical integrity (SEMI) programs.

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Improving Your Mechanical Integrity Program

Author: James R. Olson

Learn how to support the full life-cycle management of your assets by evolving your MI program to meet changing business and technological requirements. In this article, James Olson will highlight a variety of techniques that will proactively help you and your organization free up both time and resources.

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Evaluating a Tank Fixed Roof Structural Failure

Author: Derek Slovenec

Aboveground storage tanks are susceptible to damage from many factors, including environmental loads, process upset conditions, strength reduction due to metal loss, tank settlement, or some combination thereof. This damage often manifests as buckling of the tank shell, which is thin relative to its large surface area.

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Q&A: Structural Integrity Programs

Authors: Derek Slovenec; Joel Andreani

Aging or deteriorating structures, foundations, and other infrastructure cost U.S. businesses billions of dollars each year. Problems with structures and foundations are often a result of design flaws, construction defects, deteriorating conditions, extreme environmental events, and/or changes in applied loads.

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