Description Process vessels such as towers, drums and heat exchangers may be exposed to low temperatures as a part of normal operation or as the result of an upset condition. Carbon and low alloy steels typically used in process vessels undergo a transition from ductile to brittle behavior as temperature is reduced and are at […]
In 2008, Becht Engineering was awarded a project by the Materials Technology Institute (MTI) to develop an inspection guideline document and software tool for the collection and analysis of inspection data for piping, piping components and pressure vessels. Dr. Eileen Chant , as project manager, collaborated with Bob Sims of Becht, Dr. Mark Stone of […]
This is the second part of “Lift Director – Are you in Compliance?” published Sept. 10, 2014. Click Here to view Part 1 Who Are these Persons? Where do we find them? First, this person is a “natural leader” — not afraid to make informed decisions and stand behind them. A person that others will […]
Acquiring a Petrochemical Plant, Refinery or Other Major Asset? It’s always important to have expert advice when you buy anything — from a new car to a wide screen television. Normally, there are many sources of information to determine which products provide the best value, reliability and that will last. However what do you […]
Becht was selected by the Materials Technology Institute (MTI) to adapt its Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) methodology to develop an RBI work process for above-ground, fiberglass reinforced polymer (FRP) storage tanks. The Becht RBI methodology, which complies with API RP 580, was initially used for metallic fixed equipment and has been expanded to other types of […]
