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The FRETT approach to pump problems Some U.S. oil refineries repair their centrifugal pumps every three years while other refineries enjoy an average repair interval of 10 years. Learn about the highest-performing refineries and other petrochemical companies that have significantly reduced pump failures, and how you can obtain the same results. |
10/16/2006 |
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In this web exclusive on ChemicalProcessing.com, pump expert Ross Mackay says a key to a pump's performance is to look at the control system it's running with. |
09/18/2006 |
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Keep a steady eye on measurements While engineers often strive to keep processes running without too much variation, measurements that dont change may be a cause for concern not celebration, as one refinery can attest. |
06/19/2006 |
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Pumping Temperature Considerations "Bad actor" pumps are those pumps that have trouble with frequent and repetitive failures. In many cases, the source of the problem is an ANSI pump trying valiantly to handle a liquid well beyond the range of its design rating.of 300 degs. F. |
06/19/2006 |
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Pumps benefit from a vane effort Widely used but underappreciated, back pump-out vanes extend bearings and seal life. |
11/15/2005 |
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pH linearization lubricates waste control Learn how a simplified technique for linearizing pH can enhance control in waste treatment applications and eliminate the need for gain-adjusting techniques. |
11/15/2005 |
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A new industry-developed tool provides insights and practical guidance on seal economics. |
10/18/2005 |
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Process engineering: Powder blending from art to science Predictive models, PAT, and continuous processing promise to reduce variability and improve product quality. |
07/13/2005 |
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Reflections on the 2005 World Batch Forum conference In this "special to the web" article, WBF Chairman Maurice Wilkins offers his thoughts on the 2005 WBF conference held last month in Atlantic City. |
06/09/2005 |
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Process engineering: Save time and money with field calibrators Portable, handheld calibrators save time for technicians checking equipment in the field. |
06/09/2005 |
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Control system security: What's in your server? Security threats to control system networks are a fact of life. See these tips and techniques culled from end users and vendors on how you can keep the Barbarians at bay. |
06/09/2005 |
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Process manufacturing: New wrinkles in outsourcing Editor Nick Basta says outsourcing is here to say and offers some information on how it can work best for your plant. |
05/25/2005 |
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The essentiality of process-safety management The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) says revision of the Process Safety Management standard is necessary, but OSHA disagrees. |
05/25/2005 |
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Process Puzzler: Choose a pump wisely Readers offer tips about how to choose the best pump for slurry service. |
05/25/2005 |
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Process manufacturing: Suppliers hope to foster more outsourcing at plants Companies, already having outsourced a lot of back office functions such as information technology (IT) and human resources management, now are targeting more central business functions, such as accounting and even R&D. |
05/11/2005 |
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Process Industry Practices 9th Annual Conference The theme for this years PIP Conference was Changing Times The Common Denominator. With over 140 registered attendees the conference included participants from member, subscriber, and licensee companies as well as other invited guests from the industry. |
05/10/2005 |
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Compressed Air Systems: The Secret is in the Pipe There’s no such thing as too large a compressed air line. A common error in compressed air systems is line sizes too small for the desired air flow. |
03/14/2005 |
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Process engineering: Understanding pipe strain Pipe strain is a condition that is closely related to equipment reliability. Learn about misaligned piping and what to do if its a problem in your plant. |
03/14/2005 |
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Process engineering: Avoid pitfalls when starting up pumps Improper startup can result in excessive temperature and radial loading, both of which can lead to lower pump reliability from problems such as seal and bearing failure. Consultant Ross Mackay describes the three steps that should be followed during pump startup. |
03/14/2005 |
