Maintenance is the practice of protecting or restoring equipment in order to maintain function and integrity. As a critical component of an asset integrity management (AIM) program, maintenance engineers and technicians dedicate time to developing and implementing maintenance strategies that optimize production and use cost-effective maintenance techniques.
Typical maintenance techniques include cleaning, inspection, lubrication, testing, replacing, and/or repairing components. Furthermore, the responsibilities of a maintenance engineer may be predictive or preventive. The fundamental difference between predictive and preventive maintenance is that predictive maintenance is a continuous process based on the current condition of equipment whereas preventive maintenance is performed in scheduled intervals based on the age and remaining life of a piece of equipment.
Preventive maintenance depends on the probability of failure and the consequences of a potential failure. The frequency of inspection and maintenance is based on the probability and consequences of failure.
Typically, preventive maintenance is planned and requires engineers and technicians to review past and current inspection and maintenance data in order to predict damage that may result in failure. The purpose is to eliminate unnecessary inspection and repair tasks and reduce maintenance costs. Examples of preventive maintenance may include simple tasks such as cleaning, tightening bolts, changing oil, or lubricating equipment or added parts such as filters to separate dirt and other impurities from contaminating products.
The purpose of predictive maintenance is to prevent unscheduled shutdowns by predicting damage and failures before they occur. This can be done through inspection methods or utilizing sensors to collect data and measure the current condition of equipment during operation. For this reason, predictive maintenance is sometimes called condition-based monitoring. Although installing predictive maintenance measures can be costly, the result of such an investment shows an overall reduction in maintenance costs and facility downtime.
Corrective maintenance is performed on equipment in order to restore a failing piece of equipment back to its operating conditions. Here, it’s important that if maintenance technicians need to replace a component, that they follow specifications and if possible, replace components with original equipment manufacturers. Example of corrective maintenance repairs include welding, sealing, adjusting fixtures, etc.
Reliability centered maintenance (RCM) is a framework that ensures that preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks are practiced in an efficient, reliable, and safe manner. The benefits of a well organized RCM framework include maintaining the integrity of components, extending the life of equipment, and eliminating unplanned shutdowns.
RCM programs are unique to every company. However, there are several critical factors to consider.
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May/June 2018 Inspectioneering Journal
By Chad Patschke, CPSA at Ethos Mechanical Integrity Solutions
According to API 570, facilities must have a mechanical integrity program in place for critical check valves. But what criteria determines whether or not a check valve is critical in your process? How should check valves be inspected and by whom? |
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May/June 2018 Inspectioneering Journal
By James R. Widrig at Quest Integrity, and James Wilson at Quest Integrity
As assets age and production demands grow, it becomes increasingly critical to implement sustainable long-term AIM strategies and programs. This article dives into the elements that will help ensure the successful management of assets throughout their life-cycle. |
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May/June 2018 Inspectioneering Journal
By Dheeraj Narang at Haldor Topsoe India Pvt Ltd.
This article intends to use a top-down approach of describing RBI methodology and how it fits in a facility management system. The main idea of this article is to provide a comprehensive picture of RBI methodology in terms of basics, technology trends, implementation guidance, and evaluating a potential RBI technology partner. |
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January/February 2018 Inspectioneering Journal
By Jonathan Martinez at PK Technology
Inspection data is vulnerable to flaws in collection and retention. For example, data might be inaccurate, duplicate, or incomplete due to procedural breakdowns. This article introduces Digital Data Management Systems (DDMS) as a response to these widespread data inaccuracies. |
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The Valve World Americas Conference provides an opportunity for people from all sides of the flow control industry to come together to discuss experiences, share insights and work together to resolve common challenges. Sharing knowledge and networking between professionals is essential to gain benefits from the latest news within the industry and to help ignite and inspire interest in the industry. |
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March/April 2017 Inspectioneering Journal
By Ibrahim Kodssi at Independent Consultant
Flare systems provide hydrocarbon facilities with safe and efficient discharge of relief and waste gases by controlled open flame burning. This article provides information on the selection, inspection, and maintenance of various types of flares. |
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January/February 2017 Inspectioneering Journal
By David Aldrich at North Highland, and Teri Mendelovitz at North Highland
This article covers where to start, what to look for, and how to execute a data and systems-focused performance improvement project that can drive large overhead savings. |
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September/October 2016 Inspectioneering Journal
By Tata L.N. Murthy at Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Ltd
For all operators, a system made up of a variety of equipment must be available to carry out continued operations. Planning plays a vital role in the success of major maintenance projects. Integrating all departments in the maintenance plan can save operators time and money, can increase equipment availability, and can help ensure the activities are conducted in a safe and efficient manner. |
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July/August 2016 Inspectioneering Journal
By Mike Johnston at T. A. Cook Consultants, Inc.
This article will examine what can occur during the course of a Front Line Supervisor’s day that may hinder the execution of their expected duties, and what can be put in place to overcome those obstacles. |
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July 8, 2016 By Jeremiah Wooten at Inspectioneering, LLC., and Josh Means at Inspectioneering, LLC
Here are five common misconceptions about RBI that should not prevent you from gaining a more advanced understanding of the true state of your site's equipment. After all, the more we know, the better we can manage equipment integrity and make run/inspect/modify/repair/replace decisions. |
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March/April 2016 Inspectioneering Journal
By John Reynolds at Intertek, and Mark Bell at Ethos Mechanical Integrity Solutions
We have seen many different inspection recommendation management systems. Most of them struggle to effectively manage all inspection recommendations. However, a few of them are excellent. What makes an effective system? |
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March/April 2016 Inspectioneering Journal
By Greg Fletcher at North Highland Worldwide Consulting, and Josh Arceneaux at North Highland Worldwide Consulting
It is estimated that there have been more than 250,000 layoffs in the oil and gas industry since the price of oil began to drop precipitously in late 2014. With oil not expected to rebound significantly for at least the next year or so, we should be ready for even more workforce reductions. In addition, there is the ongoing reality of baby boomers retiring from the workplace – also known as the impending shift or crew change. |
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January/February 2016 Inspectioneering Journal
By Melissa Ramkissoon at Petrotrin
In Part 1 of this 2-part series, published in the July/August 2015 issue of Inspectioneering Journal, I discussed corrosion control methods and some effective techniques for inspecting ASTs, and also identified several root causes of AST failures in crude oil service. In this second installment, I will briefly review the costs associated with AST failures and discuss maintenance strategies to help prevent and/or mitigate predictable and unforeseen incidents. |
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January/February 2016 Inspectioneering Journal
By Mike Johnston at T. A. Cook Consultants, Inc.
It is a generally accepted fact that most Front Line Supervisors (FLS) come up “from the ranks” of the hourly staff. However, most companies provide neither training nor any type of preparation or guidance for the person they have now placed in a supervisory role. |
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January/February 2016 Inspectioneering Journal
By Vipin Nair at GE Digital
Pipeline management remains fraught with safety risks for operators and the environment. Last year, the Ontario Energy Board determined that a $12 billion oil pipeline proposed by TransCanada Corp. would pose more risks than rewards for the province. |
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November/December 2015 Inspectioneering Journal
By Fernando Vicente at ABB, and Khulani Ndimande at ABB Consulting
This article highlights several benefits of sound reliability and mechanical integrity practices and how they serve as the cornerstone of effective asset management. Moreover, we believe effective asset integrity management is not only important, but essential, to overcoming the challenges presented by operating in the current oil and gas market. |
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November/December 2015 Inspectioneering Journal
By David A. Hunter at Neptune Research, Inc.
This study provides valuable information for offshore pipeline operators curious about how composite repair systems could be utilized with their assets. |
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September/October 2015 Inspectioneering Journal
By Brad Moore at PinnacleART
Operators in all industries are trying to increase equipment availability, yet oftentimes critical process equipment is not available due to planned or unplanned maintenance. To increase equipment availability, steps must be taken to reduce downtime. One way to achieve this is to ensure that spare parts are organized and available in the event repairs are needed. |
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July/August 2015 Inspectioneering Journal
By John Reynolds at Intertek
Rarely is there a new and unknown cause of a major Fixed Equipment Mechanical Integrity (FEMI) failure in the petrochemical and refining industry. This article briefly summarizes five major fixed equipment mechanical integrity (FEMI) failures from the petrochemical and refining industry. |
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July/August 2015 Inspectioneering Journal
By Melissa Ramkissoon at Petrotrin
Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST) are essential to any successful oil and gas operation and must be properly managed to ensure operations function in a safe and reliable manner. In this 2-part series, I will identify some common failures related to ASTs in crude oil service and recommend strategies to prevent and/or mitigate such failures. |
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May/June 2015 Inspectioneering Journal
By Amanda Nurse at BP, and Josh Havekost at BP
Assessing risk is an integral part of working at a refinery. Infrastructure supporting the miles of piping, process vessels, and the platforms and ladders used in daily unit operations are often taken for granted. The Civil Structures Management Program (CSMP) at the BP Whiting Refinery was developed in 2004. Since the program’s inception, millions of dollars have been spent in the yearly execution of refinery structural repairs. |
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“Safety, environmental issues, efficiency, cost reduction and sustainability are at the top of the list of concerns for industrial plant managers,” says Robert Jarrard, Vice President, Plattco Corporation. “When manufacturing conditions are demanding, when processes have to operate in extreme temperatures or pressure ranges, when the material is sticky or difficult to convey, or when corrosive or abrasive materials must pass easily, Plattco airlock valves are better able to address plant managers’ concerns than typical rotary valves can,” he explains. Below is an interview conducted by marcus evans in the month leading up to the Industrial Plant Management Summit 2015. |
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March/April 2015 Inspectioneering Journal
By Walt Sanford at PinnacleART
Today, many managers are finding that they can address the reliability of all types of assets by combining RBI and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) processes together into one comprehensive reliability management process. |
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March/April 2015 Inspectioneering Journal
By Andy Kates at Versa Integrity Group
Rope access allows for a wide variety of work to be performed at high elevations or other hard to reach areas without the use of scaffolding or heavy equipment. It has evolved from techniques used in rock climbing and caving to become an extremely safe and cost effective industrial tool. |
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March/April 2015 Inspectioneering Journal
By Matt Midas at GenesisSolutions
With the advancements in today’s technology and improvements to Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), if we deploy them properly and in line with best practices, it is possible to reach previously unreachable levels of efficiency, data quality, and meaningful reports. |
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January/February 2015 Inspectioneering Journal
By Clint Rupert at Engineered Resin Solutions (ERS)
Epoxy products have gone through extensive research and development over the years, and have reached the point that when specified for the correct environment, they should perform exactly as intended. |
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January/February 2015 Inspectioneering Journal
By Matthew Green at Neptune Research, Inc.
Engineered Composite Repair (ECR) systems are moving into mainstream usage at a faster pace than ever. This increased usage and exposure is working to push them into new frontiers and commands a more demanding understanding of their basic functions. |
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January 6, 2014 By Nick Schmoyer at Inspectioneering
In 2013 Inspectioneering published content covering a wide array of topics, from risk-based inspection, to advanced nondestructive testing methods, to pipeline integrity management systems. Last year, we published more content than any year prior; we expect the same trend to continue into 2014. |
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Online Article
Hydro plants are growing older. Being the first source of renewable power, it is imperative that these plants be kept up-to-date. Traditional issues are becoming refocused as equipment upgrades and new technology come into play. An industry is coming together to face new regulations to prompt maintenance and pre-empt dam failure. Tony Billiard, Maintenance Supervisor, Idaho Power, Hagerman Area answered a series of questions written by marcus evans before the forthcoming 3rd Hydro Plant Maintenance and Reliability Conference November 5-7, 2013. All responses represent the... |
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Leak related problems in bolted assemblies are an ongoing issue for virtually all facilities in the chemical, petrochemical, and refining industries. From leak detection to leak prevention, operators need knowledgeable and experienced technicians to address these issues before they become a serious problem. Recently, our friend and media partner, Inspectioneering Journal (IJ), sat down with Dave Godfrey of INTEGRA Technologies to see how INTEGRA is addressing these challenges. |
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March/April 2013 Inspectioneering Journal
By Thomas Fortinberry at Quest Integrity Group, and James R. Widrig at Quest Integrity
Steam reformers are critical assets to many refining and chemical manufacturing plants and facilities, and it is well known that the reformer is one of the most challenging assets to maintain and operate. Common problems in reformer operations include burner firing, flue gas distribution, and catalyst damage. |
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Successfully operating and maintaining power plants is an ongoing challenge, but Dan Gray has accomplished this since 1972 in dozens of plants, both as a full-timer and consultant, because he remains committed to principles that still hold true - even in today's changing industry environment. |
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September/October 2012 Inspectioneering Journal
By Abdullah Al-Harbi at Kuwait Oil Company
Since its inception, one of the core businesses of the MS&R (maintenance, safety and reliability) Team for Kuwait Oil Company's NK (North Kuwait) Facilities has included carrying out Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities as directed by the established shutdown schedule. We understand that the PM business is diverse and is vital to maintain the safety and integrity of the Production Facilities. |
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September/October 2011 Inspectioneering Journal
By Barry Snider at Small Hammer Incorporated
Maintenance has been around since prehistoric man fixed a broken, trusted spear instead of fashioning a new one. One concept of maintenance is any activity that extends the useful life or enhances the performance of an item of interest. A broad concept for sure but for most of recorded history, maintenance has been synonymous with fixing or repairing. |
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January/February 2011 Inspectioneering Journal
By John Reynolds at Intertek
In the first article in this series entitled How to Put It All Together - Guide to Organizing a Successful PEI Program, (1) I provided an overview of the necessary Management Systems (MS) for a successful program to achieve excellence in pressure equipment integrity (PEI). This is the sixth article in that series. |
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January/February 2007 Inspectioneering Journal
Since the publication of NACE MR0175/ISO 15156, "Petroleum and natural gas industries- Materials for use in H2S-containing environments in oil and gas production," in December 2003, the ISO Maintenance Panel set up to maintain this widely used standard and the Oversight Committee, NACE Task Group (TG) 299, has reviewed and approved 15 proposals for change to the standard. |
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September/October 2000 Inspectioneering Journal
By T.C. Ridgeway & Staff at TCRI
In part 1 of this article we covered the importance of quality assurance of UT data, that is, understanding for each particular application, the accuracy required of the UT data, and new ways/graphical program to analyze and show the interrelationships of data by location for trending. Part 1 article areas then included: -UT Data Reporting and Evaluation -Imaging UT Data Evaluating the Quality of Static UT Data -Visual Trending of UT data -Mathematical Trending of UT Data Now, in Part 2, we will cover data quality issue statistics and possible sources of poor quality UT data. |
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January/February 2000 Inspectioneering Journal
By Gene R. Meyer at The Dow Chemical Company
Part 1 provided a review of RBI for pressure vessels and piping and an introduction to application of RBI to rotating equipment and the differences between approaching the two different types of equipment. As promised, Part 2 will delve more deeply into the details of rotating equipment RBI analysis, highlighting additional differences between this and fixed equipment analysis and cover: - RBI for Rotating Mechanical Equipment: Likelihood - Qualitative Risk Assignment - Forming the Risk Reduction Plan - Moving from RBI to Risk-CM |
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January/February 1999 Inspectioneering Journal
By Joseph E. Pascente at Lixi, Inc.
One of the greatest challenges facing many of refining, fossil power, and pulp and paper industries is: How to effectively examine their insulated piping? |
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November/December 1995 Inspectioneering Journal
By David A. Mauney at Southwest Research Institute
Many critical industrial plant components are in the aging part of their life cycle. This is because many of the US plants were built during the 50's and 60's. In the aging portion of life, the failure rate is exponential. This creates a need for predictive maintenance expenditures to maintain reliability |
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July/August 1995 Inspectioneering Journal
By Curtis Plumlee at Plumlee Associates, Inc.
One thing is certain - major changes in maintenance programs are being implemented in process plants. These changes are spawned by an increased demand for equipment availability, longer, safer run-times and government and industry compliance. |
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May/June 1995 Inspectioneering Journal
By Paul Pausky at F.B. Dunn & Associates, Inc., and Mark Fitzgerald at F.B. Dunn & Associates, Inc.
Equipment maintenance methods and philosophies continue to evolve. What has taken many by surprise is the rate of change and the sense of urgency that now surrounds issues related to Mechanical Integrity (MI) in the field of maintenance management. |
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has released an animation detailing the events leading up to the February 8, 2017 explosion at the Packaging Corporation of America's DeRidder, Louisiana, pulp and paper mill. The incident killed three contract workers that were performing welding and grinding, referred to as “hot work,” above a tank that contained flammable materials. Seven others were injured.
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The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has released a new 8-minute safety video describing the events leading to the November 22, 2016 fire at ExxonMobil's Baton Rouge refinery, which severely burned four workers. The video, entitled "Fire in Baton Rouge," details the CSB's Key Lessons stemming from the 2016 incident.
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has released a 3-minute animation describing the events leading to the November 22, 2016 fire at ExxonMobil's Baton Rouge refinery, which severely burned four workers. The fire erupted during maintenance activities in the refinery’s sulfuric acid alkylation unit.
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Press Release
Managing Aging Plants USA, September 27, 2018
The conference program for the upcoming 2018 Managing Aging Plants USA Conference is now available. |
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Reuters, August 15, 2018
Work to restart Norway’s Mongstad oil refinery will continue throughout the evening on Wednesday, following a power outage that shut the facility earlier in the day. |
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Offshore platforms are exposed to some of the roughest conditions on earth and require regular attention to ensure they are structurally sound and safe for continued operation. With so many components and major joints at elevated locations, it is clear why a well-trained rope access technician can be an invaluable resource for offshore operators. |
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OMV Petrom, May 31, 2018
OMV Petrom has successfully completed a 6 week turnaround at its Petrobrazy Refinery in Romania. |
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Industrial Rope Access is a proven method of achieving a safe work position at elevated heights or areas that are difficult to access. When combined with advanced NDE technologies, rope access technicians can substantially reduce the cost of inspections and maintenance activities by virtually eliminating the need for fixed scaffolding. |
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Offshore platforms are exposed to some of the roughest conditions on earth and require regular attention to ensure they are structurally sound and safe for continued operation. With so many components and major joints at elevated locations, it is clear why a well-trained rope access technician can be an invaluable resource for offshore operators. |
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Reuters, April 10, 2018
Total SA may restart the gasoline-producing unit at its 225,500-barrel-per-day (bpd) Port Arthur, Texas, refinery by midweek, Gulf Coast market sources said on Monday. |
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Press Release
Managing Aging Plants USA, April 2, 2018
Managing Aging Plants USA is seeking presentations for their 2018 conference, scheduled to take place November 13-14, 2018 in Houston, TX. |
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Bloomberg, March 27, 2018
Augmented-reality headsets, which overlay digital images on a real-world field of vision, are driving advances in industrial technology. |
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S&P Global Platts, March 20, 2018
According to S&P Global Platts, Refinery maintenance operations in Europe are picking up steam. |
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Reuters, February 20, 2018
Shell said a “small fire” which occurred during maintenance on a furnace at its 404,000 barrels-per-day Pernis oil refinery in the Netherlands had been extinguished. |
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NY Times, January 30, 2018
An explosion and subsequent fire was reported at CPC Corporation's 200,000 bpd refinery in Taoyuan, Taiwan on Monday. |
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WAtoday.com, December 12, 2017
A man was seriously injured following an explosion at an oil refinery in Western Australia. |
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Reuters, December 7, 2017
An explosion at a Petroperu crude oil tank killed two men who had been performing maintenance work on Wednesday, the state-owned oil company said. |
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AFPM, September 28, 2017
AFPM is seeking presentations for the 2018 Reliability & Maintenance Conference, scheduled to take place May 22-25, 2018 in San Antonio, TX. |
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S&P Global Platts, September 28, 2017
US petrochemicals producer DowDuPont is reportedly performing planned maintenance at its steam crackers at its St Charles complex in Hahnville, Louisiana. |
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El Dorado News Times, September 15, 2017
Delek US is planning a $50 million turnaround at its 83,000 bpd El Dorado refinery in Arkansas for the fourth quarter of 2018. |
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Reuters, July 10, 2017
Czech downstream oil group Unipetrol said on Friday it had shut down the steam cracker at its Litvinov refinery on Thursday afternoon due to maintenance activities. |
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Reuters, July 6, 2017
At least 5 were killed and 89 injured in a gas pipeline explosion in northeastern China, the second deadly incident of its kind this week. |
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Reuters, June 25, 2017
Pemex said on Thursday that it expects to restart operations on July 30 at its Salina Cruz oil refinery after maintenance and repairs. |
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Reuters, April 17, 2017
Operations at the alkylation unit at Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA's El Palito refinery resumed on Sunday, according to the refinery's Twitter account. |
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Reuters, April 13, 2017
Austrian oil and gas group OMV has announced plans to spend 110 million euros ($116.7 million) for a planned turnaround at its Schwechat refinery this month. |
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S&P Global Platts, April 3, 2017
LyondellBasell will reportedly begin a planned maintenance turnaround in April at the company's 780,000 mt/year methanol plant in Channelview, TX. |
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Partner Content
Industrial Rope Access is a proven method of achieving a safe work position at elevated heights or areas that are difficult to access. When combined with advanced NDE technologies, rope access technicians can substantially reduce the cost of inspections and maintenance activities by virtually eliminating the need for fixed scaffolding. |
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Partner Content
It is difficult to cover all inspection applications with basic inspection procedures like radiography, ultrasonics, magnetic particle testing, and dye penetrant inspection. Owner-operators are finding that advanced NDE services such as guided-wave ultrasonics, AUT corrosion mapping, and eddy current testing are essential tools to keep their facilities operating safely and efficiently. |
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Reuters, February 14, 2017
Russia's top oil producer Rosneft will have to spend up to $100 million to improve standards at aging refineries it bought last year |
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Greater Baton Rouge Business Report, February 14, 2017
Deferred turnaround work has led to a surge in planned maintenance turnarounds across south Louisiana and the Gulf Coast in 2017. |
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Our proprietary furnace tube inspection system, FTIS™, is an ultrasonic inspection technology capable of rapid, automated fired heater coil inspection in refinery fired heaters. The data captured by our furnace tube inspection system is exceptionally powerful when combined with our LifeQuest™ remaining life assessment capabilities, providing an integrated solution set for refinery fired heaters in the refining and chemical industries. |
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Reuters, February 8, 2017
Indian Oil Corp, the country's largest refiner, expects its crude processing to inch up in 2017/18 despite planned maintenance at some plants. |
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S&P Global Platts, January 23, 2017
ExxonMobil Chemicals began a planned 30-day turnaround at its 988,000 mt/year steam cracker in Baton Rouge last week. |
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Reuters, January 16, 2017
Exxon Mobil Corp plans to overhaul a gasoline producing unit and the hydrocracker at its 560,500 barrel per day (bpd) Baytown, Texas, refinery in March... |
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HollyFrontier Corp., January 3, 2017
HollyFrontier Corporation recently provided updates on maintenance activities at the company's Navajo and Tulsa refineries. |
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Edmonton Journal, December 15, 2016
Two Alberta universities are part of a pan-Canadian collaborative research project to investigate pipeline corrosion caused by microbial activity. |
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S&P Global Platts, December 5, 2016
LyondellBasell is reportedly close to restarting a steam cracker at its 1.7 billion lb/year olefins plant in Corpus Christi following a planned turnaround. |
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MarketsandMarkets, December 1, 2016
According to a recent report from MarketsandMarkets, the global non-destructive testing (NDT) services market is expected to reach USD $8.55 Billion by 2022. |
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Reuters, November 23, 2016
Four people are in critical condition after a fire hit ExxonMobil's 502,000 bpd refinery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Tuesday, a local hospital said. |
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Reuters, November 14, 2016
Saudi Arabia's Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Co. (PetroRabigh) will shut its ethane cracker for 21 days effective Nov. 14 for maintenance |
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S&P Global Platts, October 18, 2016
Following a two-week planned maintenance turnaround, Enterprise Products Partners is restarting five units at its Mont Belvieu, TX petrochemical complex. |
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Reuters, August 23, 2016
French oil and gas company Total has shut down the fluid catalytic cracking unit (FCCU) at its 102,000 bpd Grandpuits Refinery for maintenance, a company spokesman said. |
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Reuters, August 5, 2016
Indonesia's Pertamina has shut its 30,000 bpd secondary gasoline refinery unit at Cilacap due to repairs, a company director said on Thursday. The Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC) unit is expected to resume... |
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S&P Global Platts, July 25, 2016
According to S&P Global Platts, LyondellBasell has begun a 45-day turnaround at the company's monoethylene glycol (MEG) facility in Bayport, Texas. This is just the first in a series of planned maintenance outages... |
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Reuters, June 13, 2016
A French court has found a petrochemical unit of Total S.A. guilty and imposed a $224,000 fine for a 2009 incident that killed two workers and injured six others. The court ruled that ... |
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FMC Technologies, Inc., May 19, 2016
FMC Technologies and Technip to Combine: Driving Change by Redefining the Production and Transformation of Oil and Gas. |
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Reuters, May 11, 2016
A worker was killed at Rosneft's 160,000 bpd oil refinery in Komsomolsk, Russia this week. The contract worker was testing one of the facility's pipelines... |
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Fluor Corporation, December 7, 2015
Fluor Corporation has announced an agreement to acquire 100 percent of Stork Holding B.V., based in the Netherlands, for $755 million. |
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TEAM, Inc., July 6, 2015
TEAM, Inc. has announced that it has executed a stock purchase agreement to acquire the Qualspec Group from Clearview Capital Fund II, L.P. |
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U.S. Chemical Safety Board, June 11, 2015
The US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has released its draft investigation report into the 2009 massive explosion at the Caribbean Petroleum, or CAPECO, terminal facility near San Juan, Puerto Rico. |
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Mistras Group, August 28, 2014
MISTRAS Group, Inc. announced the acquisition of The NACHER Corporation. NACHER provides comprehensive turnkey maintenance & inspection services to the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, primarily on offshore platforms. |
