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Establishing Fracture Mechanics Based on Minimum Allowable Temperatures for Low-Temperature Applications of ASME B31.3

Oct 28, 2021

Although rare, the consequences of brittle fracture are typically catastrophic, and preventing brittle fracture is essential when establishing fixed equipment life-cycle management strategies. This article discusses E²G’s proprietary Level 1 and Level 2 procedures for establishing minimum allowable temperatures (MATs) for low-temperature applications of ASME B31.3 piping.

Renewable Energy & Other Changes in Service Scenarios: Evaluating Plant Assets for Re-Use

Sep 28, 2021

Read a comparison of a reuse project to FFS/SFS, addresses several repurposing questions, and explains the keys to conducting a successful conversion. In addition, be introduced to the upcoming changes to the Equity Engineering Practices (EEPs) that will deliver additional protocol documents to support safe and reliable operations.

Converting Units to Process Renewable Feeds: Materials & Corrosion Concerns

Sep 28, 2021

In this article, Nathaniel Sutton examines the different metallurgical issues and corrosion challenges prevalent in the bio-oil and biomass oils markets and introduces several areas of consideration when converting a conventional petroleum processing unit over to renewable feeds.

No Documentation, No Problem. OSHA Compliance is Still Feasible.

Aug 27, 2021

Conducting suitability-for-service (SFS) assessments helps owner-operators obtain OSHA compliance for any fixed equipment that lacks documentation. In this article, Brian Macejko highlights E²G’s six-step process, based on API 510 Pressure Vessels, that helps owner-operators comply with OSHA requirements.

Tank RBI, Not Just an Inspection Deferral Tool

Jul 27, 2021

Learn how applying quantitative RBI principles to storage tanks will result in optimized inspection intervals and reduced risk of loss of containment. This article discusses the difference between qualitative and quantitative tank RBI and how tank RBI is a central part of a facility’s overall tank integrity management program (IMP).

Fitness-for-Service for Aboveground Storage Tanks

Jul 27, 2021

This article explores applying the API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 (API 579) FFS standard to aboveground storage tanks and shares several case studies to illustrate how FFS techniques can help you make informed run-repair-replace decisions for a facility’s storage tanks.

Special Emphasis Areas in a Mechanical Integrity Program

Jun 29, 2021

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.

Improving Your Mechanical Integrity Program

Jun 29, 2021

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.

Turnarounds: Executing a Problem-Solving Team

May 25, 2021

A successful turnaround has five main stages: setting goals, project scoping, detailed planning, execution, and post-turnaround planning. This article focuses on the advantages of a problem-solving team to resolve equipment inspection discovery and efficiently minimize lost opportunity costs.

The Importance of Pre-Turnaround Reviews

May 25, 2021

A turnaround can cost hundreds of thousands or even millions of a dollars per day. In this article, you’ll learn how Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) helps to manage the costly impact of turnarounds through proper pre-planning to minimize the overall downtime.

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