by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Petrochemical Refining and Production
Challenge: The anchor bolts of twin 139 feet tall, 12 ftdiameter vertical vessels located inside a refinery are severely corroded. The clientasked us to evaluate the anchorage to determine which bolts are no longer adequate and to design the repair. Resolution: Field...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Petrochemical Refining and Production
Challenge: The air cooler for a refinery requires a rerate for a higher temperature and pressure. HEA was approached to evaluate the cooler’s compliance with the requirements of the ASME code for structural adequacy. Resolution: Our engineering team used a...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Petrochemical Refining and Production
HEA developed a process by which an offshore oil platform operator could minimize the risks to human safety and the environment from possible equipment or structural failure. HEA performed topside surveys and devised a program to screen and rank structural and...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Petrochemical Refining and Production
This facility has a number of vessels, tanks, pipes and equipment containing Regulated Substances (RSes) as identified in the The California Accidental Release Program (Cal ARP). HEA helped to prepare and revalidate this facility’s Risk Management Plan (RMP)...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Petrochemical Refining and Production
A local refinery has requested an inspection of their secondary steel structures at their facility. The objective of this inspection program is to ensure that the safety of personnel who use these facilities is maintained. HEA developed inspection criteria and then...
by GeorgeWebManHopperE | Mar 26, 2021 | Petrochemical Refining and Production
A pipeline on the north slope was found to be dented during an inspection. HEA evaluated the pipe using finite element analysis. The results of our analysis were used to determine the additional risk resulting from the dent and the pipe’s remaining service...
