In this Industry Insights article, Rob Clarke uses a case study to explain how advanced analytics and expert collaboration revolutionized asset integrity management, setting a new standard for industry excellence. You’ll read about how a facility transformed its corrosion monitoring program using CorrSolutions’ BOAR analysis to enhance efficiency and develop proactive maintenance strategies.
We’re highlighting an article written by David A. Osage from the Inspectioneering Journal’s July/August 2023 issue, in which he discussed E2G’s new inspection scheduling methodology that is reshaping asset integrity and equipment lifecycle planning and management. Using his vast knowledge and expertise in fitness for service (FFS), David outlines how E2G’s groundbreaking new maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) approach aligns with API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 standards, ensures integrity with continued operation, and works with the damage classes listed in API 579.
This article appears in the July/August 2023 issue of Inspectioneering Journal.
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.
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.
Pulsation-induced forces can damage compressor foundations, reduce valve life, and lead to fatigue in piping and components. In this article, Dr. Bifano explains acoustic pulsation basics in reciprocating gas compressor systems and offers practical guidance on applying original acoustic-mechanical design principles during system modifications or repurposing. It’s essential to understand how these changes may affect system acoustics to prevent future vibration issues.
In-service welding as part of a maintenance program is a practical and economical way to address leak repairs or new nozzle installations; however, it does come with a few risks, including burn-through and hydrogen-induced cracking. In this article, Raj will discuss the risks involved with in-service welding, thermal analysis to quantify the risks, and practical in-service welding considerations to ensure safe and successful hot tap connections.
The need for post-construction equipment repairs and maintenance best practices has led to ASME PCC-1 and PCC-2 standards becoming valuable resources for many owner-operators, yet these standards inherently maintain a level of generality. In this article, Derek and Neal will explain how the Equity Engineering Practices (EEPs), specifically EP 7-3-3, address the gaps and provide the extra context, details, and guidance to provide more comprehensive solutions for post-construction equipment repairs.
Air-cooled heat exchangers (ACHEs) are designed to use ambient air to cool or condense a process fluid, which eliminates the need for large cooling water capacities. In this article, Kate and Ben discuss how a fitness-for-service (FFS) assessment can be a very powerful tool in air cooler lifecycle management to improve inspection planning and guide run, repair, or replace decisions.
Brazed aluminum heat exchangers (BAHXs) are distinctly prone to several damage mechanisms, including thermal fatigue, cracking, and corrosion. In this comprehensive article, the author uses a 2016 BAHX failure to explain typical BAHX reliability and maintenance issues and provide an overview of practical damage mitigation techniques.
Creep, a common damage mechanism across the refining industry, is commonly often found in fired heaters and boilers. In this article, Lucas offers a detailed description of an Omega creep test and shares the benefits of performing this analysis to accurately diagnose current damage and extend the remaining life of a facility’s fired heater tubes.
Equity is committed to safety and reliability. Our specialized consulting services, technology, training, and corporate standards are dedicated to your safety and success. Using our technology-forward mindset, we solve complex industrial asset integrity issues and improve plant performance. Our practical and actionable solutions help you manage risk, control costs, and maximize equipment lifecycle.
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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.
Equity’s engineering and consulting services are focused on managing the entire asset lifecycle to provide you with practical recommendations to improve safety, increase equipment reliability, and mitigate risk.
Equity’s cloud-native software keeps you and your asset management projects moving forward. Our software is designed to simplify your day-to-day tasks while helping you develop expert-level analysis skills.
Equity offers training courses and webinars to support your professional growth wherever you are in your career. As active participants on API and ASME committees, our team uses this knowledge to develop high-quality and industry-relevant training courses and webinars.
Equity is headquartered in Shaker Heights, OH, with offices in Katy, TX, Houston, TX, Calgary, AB, Canada, Abu Dhabi, UAE, and Hyderabad, India. Our specialized consulting services, technology, training, and corporate standards prioritize safety and reliability for industrial processing facilities.
20600 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 1200
Shaker Heights, OH, 44122, United States
P: +1.216.283.9519
F: +1.216.283.6022
E: CustomerService@e2g.com
