Let’s discuss why industrial compressors fail and what can be done to ensure reliability. Industrial compressors can fail due to various reasons, and ensuring their reliability is crucial for the smooth operation of many industrial processes. Here are some common causes of compressor failures and steps that can be taken to enhance their reliability: To … More Why do compressors fail? And what to do about it.

Let’s discuss how fire and smoke detection systems can overcome dust or steam or other phenomena that can cause false alarms in energy facilities. What are some design suggestions to ensure that false alarms are minimized in these challenging environments. Designing fire and smoke detection systems to minimize false alarms in challenging environments such as … More False Alarms! – Gaining Control

Let’s discuss two risk management philosophies for refineries. One that relies completely on prescriptive regulations the other philosophy approaches risk from a consequence times frequency basis. Which philosophy will be easier to implement? Which philosophy will cost more overall? The ease of implementation and overall cost of two risk management philosophies for refineries, one relying … More A tale of two Risk Management philosophies – Compliance vs. Analysis

Let’s discuss lubricating oil analysis. Lubricating oil analysis is a technique used to assess the condition and performance of lubricating oils in machinery and equipment. It involves analyzing samples of the oil to monitor its physical and chemical properties, as well as to detect any contaminants or degradation products. This analysis is commonly performed in … More Lube Oil Analysis