Piping
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Vessel monitoring system uses thermal cameras   Fig. 1.  This vessel monitoring software shows the exact   locations of imaging cameras. The Critical Vessel Monitoring System ..
Consider a new monitoring system to prevent corrosion
This innovative, continuous supervising method collects real-time data on important asset health
Overcome challenges in treating shale gases
Manipulating process plant parameters helps meet pipeline specifications
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Foam provides effective thermal insulationBASF’s specialty foam Basotect is now used for the first time to insulate pipes in a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tank terminal in Gwangyang, Korea. The p..
Avoid costly engineering faults, missteps and miscalculations
Experience does count, especially in achieving success in capital and revamp projects
Nickel recycle: Extending service life for reformer tubes
Case studies investigate methods to conserve high-nickel tubes for fertilizer facilities
Investigation: Failure of a surface condenser titanium tube
Advanced analytic methods determine contributing factors in heat exchanger corrosion problem
Improving pH control mitigates corrosion in crude units
Equipment and pipe failures can be avoided through better desalting practices and inhibitor injections
HP Water Management: Passivation in cooling water circuits
Passivation—the formation of a corrosion-resistant oxide on a clean metal surface—is the key to optimizing system reliability on the waterside of heat exchangers. Most plant personnel are aw..
What are the ‘magnificent seven’ elements to successfully pick a contractor?
Valuable pointers help industrial plant managers minimize downtime, maintain quality and safety to improve operations
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