Maintenance & Reliability
Effect of process deposits on the corrosion behavior of titanium in brine
The temperature and pH need to be controlled to avoid problems
Case 29: Pressure buildup in a 'blocked-in' pipe
Liquid thermal expansion can rupture pipes
Consider an advanced method of steam trap condition monitoring
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HP Reliability: Unreliability, engineers and lawyers
I have often engaged in litigation support. To me, litigation support is a term meaning one might occasionally choose to work for law firms that pay engineers to relate how and why machines function a..
Case 28: Steel component fretting
The problem can greatly reduce component fatigue life
HP Reliability: Test your knowledge of machine shop practices for centrifugal pumps
This column has often expressed the belief that process plants are lacking in applying fundamentals and that chasing after high-tech solutions makes little sense if a plant has not mastered the basics..
HP Reliability: Configure pump suction piping carefully
The purpose of pump piping is to provide a conduit for the flow of liquid to and from a pump without adversely affecting its performance or reliability. However, many pump performance and reliabilit..
Case 27: Brittle fracture concerns on vessels
Specialists need to understand when they should obtain help
HP Reliability: Consider pregrouted pump baseplates and new grout systems
Conventional grouting methods for nonfilled pump baseplates are, by their very nature, labor- and time-intensive. Using a pregrouted baseplate with conventional grouting methods helps to minimize some..
Maintaining reliable engineered air
Consider these factors to ensure a continuous supply
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