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Large-Scale SFS Projects

Authors: Robert Davis, P.E., Consulting Engineer II; Stephanie Dux, Staff Engineer II

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires owner-users to maintain essential documentation authenticating adequate design and maintenance of pressure vessels and storage tanks. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to find equipment operating in industry with minimal or no documentation. In this article, Bob Davis and Stephanie Dux discuss how large-scale SFS projects are an efficient and effective way to evaluate equipment on a defined schedule. SFS projects provide guidance on roles and responsibilities, methodologies, assumptions, and documentation of results.

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Basics of Rerating Equipment

Authors: Matt Schaser, P.E., Senior Engineer II

Today, most in-service equipment remains in use for many years, or decades, beyond its intended design life. Throughout that extended service life, the process conditions can change, affecting equipment reliability. In this article, Matt Schaser discusses the importance of conducting rerates on equipment to meet jurisdictional requirements and use a variety of case studies to highlight some options available when performing a rerate assessment.

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Buckling Evaluation of Pressure Equipment and Plant Structures

Authors: Derek E. Slovenec, Ph.D., P.E., Senior Engineer I, Matthew Kaiser, E.I.T., Staff Engineer I

In any industrial facility or plant, buckling poses a significant risk to nearly all components under compressive stress. Several finite element analysis (FEA) tools are used to solve complex buckling issues; however, without fully understanding the underlying mechanics and other relevant factors, the results can be misleading. In this article, Derek and Matthew review the methodology and limitations of the ASME VIII-1, ASME VIII-2, and AISC 360 standards for assessing buckling in beams, columns, steel structures, and pressure vessels.

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

Author: Brian R. Macejko

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.

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