Petrochemicals

  • Supply Chain Risk Management in Energy Facilities

    Let’s discuss supply chain issues for power and petrochemical plants related to risk management. Supply chain issues can significantly impact the operations of power and petrochemical plants, highlighting the importance of effective risk management strategies. Let’s discuss some key areas of concern and potential risk mitigation measures: It is important for power and petrochemical plants… Read more

  • Storm Response for those who haven’t done it. 😁

    Let’s discuss emergency storm response by electric distribution utilities. Emergency storm response by electric distribution utilities is a critical aspect of ensuring the safety and well-being of communities during severe weather events. When storms strike, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, or severe winter storms, they can cause widespread power outages and damage to the electrical infrastructure.… Read more

  • GSU Transformers at Hydroelectric Power Plants – understand some of the risks.

    Let’s discuss the risks of oil filled GSU transformers at hydroelectric power plants. Oil-filled GSU (Generator Step-Up) transformers play a crucial role in hydroelectric power plants by stepping up the generated electricity voltage for efficient transmission and distribution. While these transformers are widely used and reliable, they do come with certain risks and considerations. Here… Read more

  • Cybersecurity in the Energy sector

    Let’s discuss cybersecurity risks in power or petrochemical plants. Cybersecurity risks in power or petrochemical plants are a significant concern due to the potential impact on public safety, environmental damage, and economic stability. Here are some key points to consider: To mitigate cybersecurity risks in power and petrochemical plants, it is essential to implement comprehensive… Read more

  • Tobacco smoke is radioactive – but why?

    Let’s discuss the ability for the tobacco plant to uptake polonium 210, naturally concentrating it in nature. Then when eventually inhaled through the tobacco stream it deposits alpha emitting radioactive particles in the lungs. Polonium-210 (Po-210) is a naturally occurring radioactive element that is present in trace amounts in the environment, including in soil, water,… Read more

  • Steam Hammer! Some ways it happens and ways to mitigate the effects.

    Let’s discuss steam hammer in a power boiler cold reheat line due to leaking attemperator spray valves and accumulation of water on the extraction check valve. A steam hammer in a power boiler’s cold reheat line can occur due to various factors, including leaking attemperator spray valves and the accumulation of water on the extraction… Read more