Control Valves Sizing Issues
Control valves are among the most important final control elements in the process industries, serving as the interface between the […]
Welding Duplex Stainless Steels Part 2
Following the selection of suitable base materials and filler metals, successful fabrication of duplex stainless steels depends heavily on the
Considerations for Welding Duplex Stainless Steel Grades Part 1
Duplex stainless steels (DSS) have become one of the most widely used engineering materials in the oil and gas, petrochemical,
Alarm Rationalization Exercise – A Case Study in a Methanol Plant
Alarm systems are one of the most important layers of protection within a modern methanol plant. They provide operators with
Pressure Safety Valve Design Basis
Pressure Safety Valves (PSVs) represent the final layer of protection against equipment overpressure in process industries. Their primary purpose is
LOPA – Best Practices & Common Mistakes
Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) has become one of the most widely used risk assessment methodologies in the process industries.
Identification of Critical Check Valves
Check valves are among the most common yet often overlooked components in piping systems. Their primary function is simple: to
Reliability Analysis of Pressure Safety Valves Results
Pressure safety valves (PSVs) are among the most critical protective devices used in the process industries. They serve as the
Flange Joint Leak Investigation & Diagnostics: A Systematic Approach to Preventing Loss of Primary Containment
Hydrocarbon processing industries continuously monitor and report loss of primary containment (LOPC) events as part of their process safety performance
Primary Containment Inspection & Test Results Outside Acceptable Limits
One of the very important defined Tier-3 indicators as per API 754 is the primary containment inspection & test results