Vulnerability Assessments
Process Unit Corrosion Vulnerability Assessment Corrosion reviews of process units are routinely performed as part of the mechanical integrity program for pressure vessels and piping systems. This essentially consists of the following tasks: Develop an inventory of the... read More....
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Verification & Validation
A verification and validation process confirms that specified requirements for equipment, services, and systems are met for proper functioning and their intended purpose. Independently, verification is usually an internal process that evaluates if a machine or system satisfies any... read More....
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Turnaround Support
Improving Turnarounds Through Detailed Engineering The ability to quickly evaluate equipment is critical for minimizing costs during Turnarounds. There is a wide range of opportunities for cost savings that a company can achieve during a Turnaround. In typical Turnaround... read More....
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Process Engineering
Our Process Technology team is comprised of Subject Matter Experts in mechanical, civil, electrical, metallurgical, materials, water chemistry, theoretical and applied mechanics. More importantly, they provide “Actionable” engineering solutions to improve plant operations. ... read More....
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Mechanical Integrity
Critical process equipment must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained properly to ensure dependable and safe operation—ultimately leading to a sound and successful business enterprise. Fixed Equipment Mechanical Integrity manages the programs and activities in place to... read More....
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High Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA) Assessments
Improved Models for Life Assessment, Inspections, and Repair-Replace Decisions Within the refinery and chemicals industries, high temperature hydrogen attack (HTHA) continues to be a process-safety issue. Stress Engineering Services (SES) has observed a growing industry need for... read More....
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Health Monitoring Systems
Implementing an Equipment Health Monitoring System (EHMS) in a coker facility can significantly help refinery managers and coker-unit supervisors to better identify, track, and plan remediation measures to address coker vessel cracks, bulges, repairs, or to change parameters for... read More....
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Fire Damage Assessments
When a fire occurs on your worksite, the recovery process can be challenging and complex. Stress Engineering Services has supported dozens of Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream operators in the U.S. and throughout North America with fire damage assessments. Our Approach Our... read More....
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Auto-Refrigeration / Brittle Fracture (AR/BF)
Auto-refrigeration can impose low-temperatures onto process vessels and piping causing them to be at risk of brittle fracture. Brittle fracture is the sudden break-before-leak phenomena that can result in catastrophic rupture of the equipment. Operating excursions and the... read More....
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