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Heat-exchanger failure analysis in a naphtha cracking unit

University of Tehran: Mazuchi, M.  |  Monemian, S. A.
Shahid Chamran University: Sababi, M.

This case history analyzed the failure and makes recommendations to prevent future failures

Oil-mist lubrication for fin-fan shafts

Colfax Corporation: Duncan, P. W.

Tests show it is superior to grease lubrication

Strategize preshutdown work to enhance productivity

Indian Oil Corp. Ltd.: Kumar, A.

Adopt these principles from a refinery revamp project

HP Reliability: Repetitive pump seal failures can cause disasters

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.

Release No. 2004-08-I-NM (http://www.csb.gov), issued in October 2005 by the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, addresses an incident at an oil refinery with a history of repeated pump..

Solve liquid-hammer problems

Dalan Farayand Engineering Co.: Salehi, F.

Here are several options

HP Reliability: Grounding-ring technology for variable-frequency drives

HEINZ P. BLOCH, Reliability/ Equipment Editor     Comments? Write:HB@HydrocarbonProcessing.com   Variable-frequency drives (VFDs) provide substantial energy sav..

Iron sulfides-effect on amine plants

Amine Experts Inc.: Sheilan, M.
Sulphur Experts: Spooner, B.

Amine plants treating gas containing H2S will have iron sulfides in the system. Here's where they help and hinder plant operation

HP Reliability: How flawed reward systems cost you dearly

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.

In a US trade journal, someone recently observed that "successful lean implementation needs reliable equipment to prevent disastrous consequences. Together, they increase production capacity, decrease..

HP Reliability: How pump installation must differ from the way pumps were shipped

Hydrocarbon Processing Staff: Bloch, Heinz P.

In general, process pump manufacturers are asked to provide pumps as a "set" or assembled package comprising pump, driver and baseplate (Fig. 1). After ascertaining correct shaft separation to accommo..

Case 54: Is it motor vibration or some other cause?

Consulting Engineer: Sofronas, A.

It's not always the motor causing the vibration