Environment & Safety
Do we need relief valves on FCC main fractionators?
Analysis shows that in some cases the system is inherently safe
Operating deflection shape analysis—a powerful tool to increase plant reliability
The technique provides fast and effective root-cause failure analysis of rotating equipment
Consider duplex stainless steels for corrosive exchanger service
Here’s where they have solved corrosion problems
Consider using a new reliability tool: Weibull analysis for production data
Using these techniques, companies can distinguish between processing problems and reliability issues
HP Automation Safety: Complacency
We have the misfortune to be witness to what will probably be judged the worst man-made incident in recent history: the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York. This incident occurred d..
HP Insight: Forecast for 2002
At this time, many organizations develop their budgets and allocate spending for the coming new year. In late summer, HP compiled its forecast on 2002 HPI spending trends. However, the events from Sep..
Improving equipment reliability through e-learning
It will change the way people work, learn, communicate and solve problems
Reduce process emissions and releases from PRVs
Using best available technology makes this doable
HP Insight: Questions to HP
HP editorial receives many requests for information. Often, these inquiries are follow-ups to article subjects from previous issues. Many inquirers seek contact information concerning equipment and se..
HP Automation Safety: Partial valve stroke testing
Some of the new technology in safety instrumented systems includes smart valve positioners that run diagnostics. These devices automatically run a partial valve stroke test of the valves and actuators..
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