Mitigating the Hidden Risks of Start-up and Shutdown Operations
Introduction The risks associated with shutting down and restarting a unit properly make start-up and […]
3 Reasons Food and Beverage Facilities Need Data-Driven Reliability
With an increased demand for healthier, less expensive, and higher quality food products, food and […]
Corrosion Under Insulation: Are We Making It More Difficult Than It Needs to Be?
At the end of the day, Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) is preventable if insulation is […]
The Value of Quantifying Uncertainty
If you cannot quantify the uncertainty of when your assets will fail, you will never […]
Moving from Reactive to Proactive Reliability Strategies: Is it Worth the Effort?
Over the last two decades, facilities have developed an array of asset management programs to […]
Combating the Complexity of PRD RBI with a New API RP 581-Based Tool: A Case Study
Pressure Relief Devices (PRDs) play a critical role in preventing overpressure events that can result […]
Mitigating the Threat of Corrosion Through Data-Driven Models
Corrosion presents a significant threat to the integrity of many facilities. The key to mitigating […]
4 Tips to Maximize the Value of Your Technology
Many companies blame the software as the source of their challenges, however, in many cases, […]
Who is the Most Reliable Refinery?
How much influence does reliability have on the profitability and performance of a refinery? Refineries […]
The Challenge with the Refining Industry’s Current Risk Models
In general, the oil and gas industry is risk averse. Given the serious economic, environmental, […]
From Increasing Shareholder Pressure to Global Wars: The Ongoing Challenges of Being a Refiner
Whether facing the increasing pressure to transition to environmentally friendly operations or navigating the fluctuating […]
Can Reliability Help Midstream Operators Overcome the Global Energy Crisis?
As the global supply and cost of energy continue to fluctuate, and a potential recession […]