Petrochemicals

  • Process Boiler Level Risks

    Let’s delve into process boiler level switches and how to prevent dry firing in a refinery. This is crucial for maintaining safety and operational efficiency in the energy industry. Process Boiler Level Switches: Process boiler level switches are essential instruments in ensuring the safe operation of a boiler in a refinery. These switches monitor the Read more

  • Transformer Partial Discharge Monitoring – the real leading indicator

    Partial Discharge (PD) monitoring is a crucial aspect of risk management in the context of power transformers. Engineers in the energy industry, like yourself, rely on PD monitoring for early detection and mitigation of potential issues. Let’s delve into the details: 1. Understanding Partial Discharge: Partial Discharge refers to localized electrical discharges within insulation materials Read more

  • Natural Gas Odorant – How and Why.

    Let’s delve into natural gas odorant systems, their hazards, mitigation strategies, and the importance of employees having a normal sense of smell in maintenance. Natural Gas Odorant Systems: Natural gas is odorless, colorless, and tasteless, making it difficult to detect leaks. Odorant systems are crucial for adding a distinct odor to natural gas, typically described Read more

  • How Bulk Power Markets operate in the USA

    Bulk Power Markets are a critical component of the energy industry, where electricity is bought and sold on a large scale. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown: 1. Market Structure: 2. Wholesale Electricity Market: 3. Market Participants: 4. Competitive Bidding: 5. Ancillary Services: 6. Market Clearing Prices: 7. Transmission Constraints: 8. Grid Integration: 9. Market Rules and Read more

  • The Basics of Bulk Power Transmission

    Let’s discuss bulk power transmission from an engineer’s perspective. Bulk power transmission is the crucial process of efficiently moving large quantities of electricity from power generation sources to various distribution points across a grid. It involves high-voltage transmission systems and several key components: In summary, bulk power transmission is the process of efficiently transporting electricity Read more

  • What is “Switchgear?”

    Let’s delve into the topic of electrical switchgear for fire protection engineers in chemical and power plants. Electrical switchgear plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and reliability of electrical systems within these facilities. I’ll break it down into sections for clarity. What is Electrical Switchgear? Electrical switchgear refers to a collection of devices Read more