Top Strategies for Refinery Winterization in Edmonton’s Process Plants
by Thomas Webster on Thu, Apr 21, 2022 @ 16:04 PM
Controlling ambient parameters is central to ensuring a fluid system is running smoothly. If a drastic change in temperature occurs—and isn’t planned for—it can amplify the harmful effects of the flui …
Mitigating Hydrogen Plant HSE Hazards Around Edmonton
by Thomas Webster on Thu, Mar 24, 2022 @ 09:03 AM
All fuels pose some amount of risk during processing and handling, but the unique properties of hydrogen compound the situation further.
Use Ferrules and Fittings That Match the Material of the Tubing (Part 1)
by Katie Reid on Fri, Mar 11, 2022 @ 12:03 PM
Swagelok's informational video describes how to select which materials to use for ferrules and fittings to match your tubing. Also see When Tube Fitting Material Should Not Match Tubing Material (Part …
Pressure Regulator vs Pressure Reducing Valves -- with 2024 Updates
by Thomas Webster on Mon, Feb 14, 2022 @ 09:02 AM
It can be difficult initially to sort the role of components in a fluid system. To settle the confusion between the pressure regulator vs. pressure-reducing valve, it is important to dive into the sep …
Maximize Hydrogen Plant Efficiency With More Reliable Components
by Thomas Webster on Thu, Feb 10, 2022 @ 09:02 AM
The bane of any hydrogen plant operation is downtime. Though necessary for maintenance, the best way to counter the losses incurred by downtime is to reduce their frequency. Although taking care of se …
How Do Gas Pressure Regulators Work?
by Thomas Webster on Tue, Feb 01, 2022 @ 09:02 AM
Working with gas pressure regulators can be daunting if you’re new to the field. Regulators handle the important task of keeping a system operating at maximum efficiency while avoiding a dangerous bui …