Machinery & Equip
Industrial Control Systems Life Cycle Cost Analysis – Content Evaluation
The white paper provides a template for conducting a quantitative vendor analysis of PLC, SCADA, DCS or other industrial control system (ICS) offerings.
Growing role of human/machine interaction in risk management
A risk management evaluation for safety-critical equipment (SCE), including use of a risk matrix, is fundamental to controlling operating hazards, but even proven industry hazard determination templates won’t work with outdated data.
Technology improvements driving down Permian Basin oil production costs
Oil production in the Permian Basin has nearly doubled since early 2016 thanks to technology improvements and there are no signs of slowdown in the short- or long-term.
The era of air insulated switchgear has passed
Adjusting to the new normal in the oil & gas industry means increased innovation alongside operational discipline and re-evaluating medium-voltage switchgear applications.
Vertical multi-stage pump for limited space applications
ITT Goulds Pumps' VICR is a vertical multi-stage low flow, high-head pump is a compact pump for high-head applications with limited space.
VFDs: six benefits, energy efficiency
Drives: A growing emphasis on boosting energy efficiency and meeting energy requirements are increasing demand for variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Digital twins support FPS asset integrity management
Strength comes from global performance model integrated with measured data.
Equipment finance sector reporting growth in 2018
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s (ELFA) Monthly Leasing and Finance Index (MLFI-25) showed overall new business volume for August was $8.9 billion, up 14% year-over-year from new business volume in August 2017.
Optimizing pump reliability and performance
Taking a proactive approach and involving an expert maintenance provider can allow offshore platform operators to deliver significant benefits to their business in the long term.
Largest modular cryogenic gas processing plant introduced
Honeywell announced its UOP Russell business has introduced a high-recovery cryogenic gas processing plant that is 50% larger than other pre-engineered plants currently available and is designed to recover more than 99% of high-value ethane from natural gas.