Category: ONS 2012

Flow-induced vibrations of heat exchangers

Michele Badiale
Posted on by Michele Badiale
Heat exchangers are highly critical component in the processing of oil and gas. Heat exchangers themselves are very complex structures and their lifecycle is continuously challenged by flow-induced vibrations, corrosion and fouling: understanding these units requires a multi-discipline approach. Old units can sometimes be used to satisfy more demanding operating conditions but being so complex ... Read more.

How balanced is your act?

Mark Watson
Posted on by Mark Watson
In previous blogs, my colleagues have explained the necessary interaction between people, systems and equipment (PSE) towards operational integrity. This has been emphasised by recent incidents, which has brought the interaction between all three to the forefront of the industry and the realisation that they cannot be considered in isolation. Imbalance between people, systems and ... Read more.

Integrity Engineering Services – an all round approach

Bob Rose
Posted on by Bob Rose
Integrity Engineering Services provides an augmented approach to inspection management, looking at all the factors that equate to operational integrity and acknowledging where the issues reside and providing the necessary tools to resolve them. Integrity engineering is moving away from the traditional perceptions of non destructive testing (NDT), inspection and maintenance works to a more ... Read more.

Human factors – the issues of working in Arctic conditions

Barry Davies
Posted on by Barry Davies
Due to the increased need to explore farther reaches for resources, we are finding ourselves working in some of the most remote and harsh locations on Earth. In such environments, the usual issues associated with offshore drilling are extrapolated due to the extreme conditions in which people have to work. The physical effects such as hypothermia, frostbite, respiratory ... Read more.

Risk Management innovations at ONS

Inge Alme
Posted on by Inge Alme
  ONS 2012 will be held in last week of August, in Stavanger, Norway, which coincides with the announcement of the bi-yearly ONS innovation awards. This year, Lloyd’s Register and Scandpower are pleased to have two of our research and development (R&D) projects nominated for this prestigious award: our Blowout Preventer (BOP) risk model and ... Read more.