Maintenance & Reliability
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Linde debuts hydrogen for fuel-cell vehiclesThe Linde Group’s hydrogen (H2) for fuel-cell vehicles—a byproduct of biodiesel production at Linde’s pilot plant in Leuna, Germany—rece..
Update on valves used in hydrogen service
Recommended practices can better scrutinize performance issues such as design, packing and metallurgy to mitigate failures.
Shell awards Jacobs mechanical maintenance deal for Canada operations
Jacobs Engineering Group said it received a five-year contract from Shell to provide main mechanical maintenance services to its Canadian operations. Under the terms of the deal, Jacobs is performing mechanical maintenance, including small capital project construction and turnaround activities.
Refinery upkeep costs poised to rise, says Tyco
Refinery maintenance will likely become more expensive in the next few years as operators have to make costly changes to comply with new environmental regulations.
Siemens wins turbine maintenance deal for Santos LNG venture in Australia
Siemens Energy has been awarded a contract to provide long-term maintenance services for the pioneering Santos GLNG project in Queensland, Australia. The agreement will help to ensure predictable reliability and maintenance costs for the SGT-400 gas turbines at the Santos GLNG project.
Who should you call for process pump repair?
Amid pump industry consolidation, independent shops can provide upgrade and repair services for key process equipment.
Consider updating your lubricant system
Oil mist extends equipment life over other lube methods
Improve seal designs for ‘dirty’ services
Amid regulatory legislation issues, a compliance strategy can drive solutions to optimize reliability of rotating equipment.
When good pumps turn bad
A straightforward methodology deals with troublesome pumps
Control DEA corrosion in a gas refinery
Corrosion inhibitor selection and protective scales are key to prevention
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