Becht Engineering Co., Inc. Rebrands As Becht – Shorter Name, Same Commitment To Excellence

After over 55 years of delivering excellent engineering performance, Becht’s brand identity is changing, but the company will continue providing services and unique solutions to Refining, Petrochemical, Renewable and Power clients worldwide. (Liberty Corner, NJ – April 2020) After fifty-five years of providing professional services to Refining, Petrochemical, Chemical, Renewable Energy and Power clients worldwide, […]

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Becht Welcomes Tim Shepperd To Our Team

Tim Shepperd, formerly VP Technology & Consulting for HF Alkylation Consultants, has joined the Becht team.  With over 30 years of experience in refining and technology licensing working for ConocoPhillips and UOP, Tim has extensive knowledge of chemical and refining processes with much of his career devoted to HF alkylation units. As a licensing specialist […]

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Becht Announces Acquisition of Code Inspection & Testing Co – IR Technologies

Bringing Heater Infrared Imaging Solutions to the Refining, Petrochemical and Power Generation Industries Becht and Code Inspection & Testing Co- IR Technologies (Code ITC-IR) have come together to bring comprehensive heater solutions to our clients worldwide. Becht has built a name for itself providing engineering solutions, plant services and software tools to over 90% of […]

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Outlet Collector Pressure-Drop Assessment

Why do outlet collectors only rarely fail, even when subjected to pressure-drops well above the design basis of the collector? The answer lies in the design approach which incorporates simplifying assumptions to accommodate a tractable and conservative approach.  These conservatisms can be relaxed where necessary to give results much more in line with actual experience […]

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Fundamentals of Operational Reliability

Introduction Operational reliability is a priority for any process unit facility.  A definition of Reliability is: “The ability of an apparatus, machine, or system to consistently perform its intended or required function or mission, on demand and without degradation or failure.” Reliability is something that owners and operators consider a priority, but achieving stable reliable […]

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Potential Operating Strategies & Considerations – An SME Opinion

Current market conditions are forcing many refiners into an unfamiliar operating state.  A different approach may be required to rebalance and reduce refinery intake and maximize products that are still in demand.  Unit and equipment specific impacts of this approach will depend on the severity of the rate reduction as well as the duration. As […]

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