Leak Prevention in Hydrogen Systems: A Comprehensive Approach to Industrial Safety
Safety in hydrogen installations is a critical aspect in the modern energy industry. Throughout history, numerous incidents have demonstrated the serious consequences that can result from leaks in high-pressure systems, especially when dealing with flammable gases such as hydrogen, which have been recorded (h2tools.org) and analysed in detail forming a database of causes and lessons […]
Vibration Problems in Process Units
Problem Definition Vibration problems in process units are a common concern in industrial building structures that house dynamic equipment such as pumps, compressors, agitated reactors/tanks, centrifugal separators, thin-film evaporators, and coke drums. These vibrations can reach significant amplitudes, sometimes even visible to the naked eye, potentially causing structural damage and affecting operational efficiency. To correct […]
Predictive Assessment of Britle Fracture Failure in Hydrocarbon Reactors
In the Oil & Gas industry, and in the particular case of hydrocarbon reactors, equipment subjected to high operating pressures and temperatures, the selection of the material is mainly oriented to the use of 2 1/4 Cr-1Mo steels due to the high performance of the material at a mechanical level, since, compared to other steel […]
How using green oxygen can reduce the costs of green hydrogen
Green hydrogen, produced by electrolysis of water, is a promising option for the transition to a more sustainable and decarbonised energy economy. In this process, electricity, ideally obtained from renewable sources such as solar photovoltaics, is used to break down water (H2O) into hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2). This hydrogen is called “green” because its […]
Fitness for service procedures for cracks like flaws
During the life cycle of many pressure vessels arise the necessity to maintain them in service after detecting crack-like flaws or delamination. For that, there are some methodologies that allow establishing a quantitative judgment about if it is possible to safely operate this equipment and also determine its remaining life until it must be repaired […]