Petrochemicals

  • Who make great Plant Managers ?

    Let’s discuss the pros and cons of various backgrounds for plant managers such as technical, finacial, operations or maintenance. Here are the pros and cons of various backgrounds for plant managers in technical, financial, operations, and maintenance roles: Cons: Cons: Cons: Cons: Overall, each background brings valuable skills and perspectives to the role of a… Read more

  • Feeling lucky?

    Let’s discuss the differences between luck and less dispersion in the first place. Then relate this concept of risk to examples in power and petrochemical plants. Luck and less dispersion are two concepts related to risk and can be discussed in the context of power and petrochemical plants. Luck refers to unpredictable and uncontrollable events… Read more

  • Contractor Orientations at Power Plants

    Let’s discuss a plant general orientation for contractors working at a power plant. When it comes to contractors working at a power plant, there are several general orientations that are typically provided to ensure their safety and familiarize them with the plant environment. These orientations aim to create awareness about potential hazards, emergency procedures, and… Read more

  • Partial Discharge Monitoring in Power Generators

    Let’s discuss partial discharge monitoring on power generators in power plants. Partial discharge (PD) monitoring is a crucial aspect of power generator maintenance in power plants. It helps in identifying potential insulation defects and assessing the condition of the generator’s insulation system. By continuously monitoring and analyzing partial discharge activities, power plant operators can detect… Read more

  • Lightning Protection in Petrochemical and Power Plants

    Let’s discuss lightning protection in petrochemical and power plants. Lightning protection is crucial in petrochemical and power plants to ensure the safety of personnel, equipment, and the overall facility. Lightning strikes can pose significant risks, such as fire, explosions, and electrical system damage, which can lead to production downtime, financial losses, and even endanger human… Read more

  • Why do we need the churn pressure when performing a fire pump test?

    When performing a fire pump test why is the churn pressure recorded? During a fire pump test, the churn pressure is recorded to verify the pump’s performance and ensure its readiness to supply water in case of a fire emergency. Churn pressure refers to the pressure that is generated when the pump operates with no… Read more