Fluidized Catalytic Cracker Hot Spots
A far-too-frequent phenomenon seen in the refining world is the development of “hot spots” in the fluidized catalytic cracker (FCC). The damage can occur in the catalyst dump line or regenerator. These refractory lined vessels run very hot with regenerator internal... read More....
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Oct 2019
In-Plant Unit Load Transportation Integrity Testing and Improvement
It is quite possible that there has never been a more revolutionary period of change in the history of packaging. With the advent of e-commerce and a seriously strong focus on sustainability, there have never been more simultaneously competing requirements on the successful transport... read More....
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Jul 2019
The True Value of Subsea Emergency Pipeline Repair Systems
The consequences of subsea pipeline emergencies can often be catastrophic, both environmentally and financially. A large, uncontrolled pipeline breach has the potential to financially devastate a company, causing them to face long-term loss of revenue, crippling environmental... read More....
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Jan 2019
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Testing
A key issue with lithium-ion battery (LIB) technology is thermal safety. With the proliferation of portable electronics and growth of the electric vehicle market, the demand for smaller and lighter batteries with greater capacity has never been higher. This increased demand and... read More....
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Oct 2018
In-Silico Package Transit Testing for E-commerce
The Census Bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that the first quarter 2018 e-commerce estimate ($123.7 billion) increased 16.4 percent from the first quarter of 2017. E-commerce sales in the first quarter of 2018 accounted for 9.5 percent of total sales. The... read More....
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Jul 2018
Crack Management In Vintage Pipelines
Interpreting In-Line Inspection Data to Help Eliminate Unnecessary Digs In-line inspection (ILI) tools are a rapidly evolving technology for ensuring the integrity of pipelines that are susceptible to crack anomalies. Several vendors offer ultrasonic crack-detection (UTCD) tools... read More....
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Feb 2018
Guideline for Using Composite Materials for Pipeline Repair
Composite Materials for Pipeline Repair Numerous public and private studies completed over the last 20 years have investigated the potential benefits of using composite repairs for structural reinforcement of pipelines. These studies have demonstrated that when composite repair... read More....
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Jan 2018
SES IoT Applications Laboratory™
Although the so-called “Internet of Things” (IoT) and “Industrial Internet of Things” (IIoT) are frequently associated with 5G cellular technology (which is still some distance in the future), the race to realize some of the promise of ubiquitous internet connectivity,... read More....
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Oct 2017
Drilling Risers – Life Cycle Condition Based Monitoring and Maintenance Assessment
Stress Engineering Services, Inc. (SES) and LaserStream, LP have joined forces to implement a standard process for critical riser data that can be used to: Assess the condition of drilling riser joints Determine when important components will need service/replacement... read More....
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Oct 2017
