API RBI Software within PlantManager
This training course teaches attendees how to effectively navigate and implement the Risk-Based Inspection methodology of API RP 581 using E²G’s API RBI software. After a brief background presentation of basic RBI principles, the course introduces the learner to the API RBI software environment by navigating to areas of the software to enter key input, […]
Reliability Issues Affecting Steam Methane Reforming Furnaces
This webinar will cover common reliability issues with SMR furnaces, highlight areas of concern and summarize critical factors affecting longevity. A brief overview of SMR furnaces will be presented and will highlight typical configurations and tube designs. Common failures will be discussed by component and the associated damage mechanisms and critical factors/handles will be explored. […]
Storage Tanks
Understanding Fertilizer Industry Damage Mechanisms: Failure Analyses and Case Studies
This webinar will provide insight on common fertilizer industry damage mechanisms. Specifically, the importance and benefits of performing failure analysis whenever unexpected damage occurs will be discussed. Key considerations regarding the execution of failure analysis will also be presented. This webinar will also provide practical guidance and recommendations through the sharing of several recent fertilizer […]
Are There Gaps in Your Pressure Relief Program? A Critical Part of Your Mechanical Integrity Program
Pressure relieving systems serve as the last line of defense in protection against potentially catastrophic and deadly overpressure events. The sizing and selection of these devices is done with a great deal of care, considering vessel details, initiating scenarios, design conditions, and many other factors, but often a similar level of care is not applied […]
API 579-1 / ASME FFS-1 Fitness-for-Service – 4-Day Course – All Parts
This Fitness-for-Service (FFS) training course will provide attendees with an introduction to API 579-1/ASME FFS-1. All sections of API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 are covered, with a focus on the Level 1 and Level 2 assessment procedures. This course also provides a discussion on damage mechanisms and the importance of identification, inspection techniques for flaw characterization, and […]
Optimizing MAT/MPT Limits for Hydroprocessing Equipment
The 2021 edition of API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 (API 579) included several significant technology enhancements to Part 9 Assessment of Crack-like Flaws. These enhancements can be employed in a fracture mechanics-based approach to optimize minimum allowable temperature (MAT) or minimum pressurization temperature (MPT) limits even for equipment subject to toughness degradation mechanisms such as temper embrittlement or […]
Overview of Damage Mechanisms Affecting FCC Units
Overview of Damage Mechanisms Affecting FCC UnitsPresenters: Brian L. Jack, Principal Engineer II This webinar will cover the primary damage mechanisms affecting fixed equipment in FCC units (reactor, regenerator, and main fractionator systems). The presentation will discuss key process variables (Integrity Operating Windows) that affect damage and provide inspection and monitoring strategies to mitigate damage and […]
