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    To keep plants running smoothly, testing and troubleshooting tools are evolving to improve maintenance workers’ efficiency and productivity. Condition monitoring technologies free up resources and give professionals the information they need about asset health. In addition, as more real-time asset health information becomes available plants can turn to a proactive rather than reactive approach.

    Articles

    La Mède Refinery Tragedy Unveils Critical Corrosion Lessons

    La Mède Refinery Tragedy Unveils Critical Corrosion Lessons

    Traci Purdum
    The importance of rigorous corrosion inspection programs and the need for comprehensive risk assessments in facility design are paramount to process safety.
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    Weld Geometries Affect Stress Concentration

    Stress Busters: How to Avoid Fatigue-Related Failure in Chemical Processing Equipment

    Amin Almasi
    What engineers and operators should know about stress concentrations, crack developments, fatigue and buckling
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    Optimizing Pump Reliability in Continuous Operation Plants

    Andrew Sloley, Plant InSites columnist
    Factors to consider for ensuring pump performance and resilience in chemical facilities
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    Heat Exchanger Solutions for Extreme Operating Ranges in Chemical Facilities

    Andrew Sloley, Plant InSites columnist
    A chemical processing plant’s innovative approach to adapting a heat exchanger for extreme operating-rate ranges

    News

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    Motion Forms Fluid Power Business Brand

    June 3, 2022
    A new website features Mi FPS’s full capabilities.
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    Motion Industries Acquires Kaman Distribution Group

    Jan. 5, 2022
    The purchase price was approximately $1.3 billion in cash.
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    Infographic -- Proper Grab Sampling Can Make A Big Difference

    Sept. 28, 2021
    Areas of improvement, challenges and finding true representative samples worry operators.
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    Report Helps Facilities Rank Assets To Maintain Safety, Production

    Aug. 30, 2021
    A simplified methodology is based on the function of the asset and its importance in maintaining safety, environmental compliance and production.

    White Papers: In Depth Research

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    Integrated Solution for System Reliability

    Feb. 1, 2023
    The sheer volume of data available today makes identifying operating problems and compliance risks challenging for many industries and their workforces. With the right integrated...
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    Not All CPVC Piping Systems Perform The Same

    Dec. 17, 2014
    Newly Developed CPVC Piping Systems are Pressure Rated 25% Higher than Traditional CPVC SystemsSince its introduction to the market in 1959 by The Lubrizol Corporation, chlorinated...
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    CP Reliability eHandbook: Manage Your Assets

    Nov. 14, 2014
    Reliability programs are now standard business practice in companies that rely heavily on machines, equipment and other physical assets. However, plants are continually challenged...
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    eHandbook: Improve Your Maintenance Practices

    Sept. 26, 2014
    More than 25% of maintenance done today is unnecessary and can introduce additional failure risks. Developing and implementing predictive maintenance strategies and practices ...
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    Seeing is Believing: Field Test Vacuum Systems for Accurate Troubleshooting

    Andrew Sloley, Plant InSites columnist
    March 29, 2023
    Don’t rely on ‘experienced-based’ estimates to identify critical operating issues in chemical process facilities.
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    Portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed Feb. 3 in East Palestine, Ohio, burning the following day. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

    Could New Chemistries, Retooled Production Strategies Prevent the Next East Palestine Spill?

    Jonathan Katz
    March 15, 2023
    Experts weigh in on tactics the chemical industry could or should adopt in the near and long term.
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    Troubleshooting Tips for Pump Cavitation in Chemical Processes

    Orest Protch
    March 3, 2023
    Pumps are typically to blame for cavitation issues, but there are many other factors to consider
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    Hose Maintenance Tips to Ensure Chemical Plant Safety and Minimize Costs

    Alice Chin, Field Engineer Supervisor, Swagelok
    March 1, 2023
    Creating a preventive maintenance program will save time and money over the life of the hoses