Maintenance & Reliability
Diagnostics capabilities of Foundation fieldbus pressure transmitters
Tests in an FCC unit showed both instrument and process problems could be detected
Combine temperature surveys, field tests and gamma scans for effective troubleshooting
Each method offers pros and cons; yet combined, these techniques form a powerful tool to diagnose operational problems in fractionators
Proven turnaround practices Table 3
  Table 3. Material tracking example     ..
Case 14: Analyzing a crankshaft failure
Sometimes both metallurgical and mechanical analysis are required
HP Reliability: Compare your reliability management practices to best-of-class
Periodic auditing of the state of your reliability management practices is needed if your plant wants to be assured of not being overtaken by the competition. One effective way to condu..
HP Reliability: Update your bearing knowledge
Material and dimensional differences and lubricant properties can have significant effects on bearing suitability for particular services. Proper material selection, dimensional integri..
Understand root causes of gearbox failure
Case histories illustrate the importance of preventive maintenance
Consider a risk-based inspection program to improve safety and availability
Within the framework of a process safety management program, this method helps to minimize maintenance costs and reduce plant risk level
Case 13: Large internal thread strip-out
Analysis helps when making the tough decisions
Dynamic analysis of pipe stress
Proper mathematical modeling requires a good understanding of the fundamentals
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