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Stainless Steel World Americas is the leading publication for corrosion resistant alloy users , suppliers , and fabricators in North , Central , and South America .
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The Insiders ’ Guide to Stainless Steel Issue 4 – August 2023
“ Leading the way with solutions to specialty alloy piping requirements ”
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End User Interview A Values-Based Leadership Approach
For those interested in entering the oil & gas industry , or those who are currently in it , it is helpful to note the core values of a plant . To gain a better understanding of the processes and procedures that take place in a facility , Stainless Steel World Americas had the opportunity to speak with a Maintenance Director at a mid-size refinery in the Rocky Mountain Region .
After gaining a wealth of past work experience in the industry and a unique perspective on best practices and innovation , the Maintenance Director was able to provide essential insights into the oil & gas industry . He indicated that his methods and practices are guided by five core values : do not hurt anybody , do not spill , do the job right the first time , give people positive work experiences , and an hour ’ s pay for an hour ’ s work .
Special Topic : Heat Exchangers
Productivity Boosting – Tubes for High Temperature Applications
Reduction of overall maintenance costs for critical equipment has been the need of the hour with many high temperature applications . The service conditions seen in many high-temperature applications are extremely aggressive . The life for a high-temperature component is often relatively short compared to applications at ‘ normal ’ temperatures . Replacement of high-temperature components is therefore often necessary during expensive planned maintenance breaks . Unplanned maintenance breaks that are required when a component failure occurs are increasingly costly to implement . Specially designed high temperature grades can increase the service life of many components and improve the overall productivity of the equipment .
Pages 6-7 .
Technical Article
Stainless Steels in Hydrogen Transition of Gas Grid
Stainless steel is a key material in the energy industry , and its properties make it ideal for applications such as hydrogen transport . As governments around the world set ambitious net-zero goals , the use of hydrogen as a clean fuel is becoming increasingly important to reduce carbon emissions in the transportation sector . In fact , many countries have included hydrogen as a central element in their climate change strategies for transportation . For instance , the European Union aims to have 40GW of renewable hydrogen electrolyzers by 2030 , and hydrogen is expected to play a major role in achieving its decarbonization goals . Governments are investing heavily in the development of hydrogen technologies for transportation , and significant progress has been made in recent years . Research groups like the Hydrogen Council and H2ME have conducted extensive trials to investigate the feasibility and benefits of using hydrogen as a fuel for transportation , and their findings have been encouraging . These developments present an opportunity for the stainless steel industry to play a key role in the energy transition by providing the materials needed for hydrogen transport infrastructure .
Pages 4-5 . Pages 8-9 .
Also in this issue :
Training Article : Pages 10-11 Case Study : Pages 12-13 Market Report : Pages 14-15 Meeting Point : Page 16
Spotlight On …
Teadit : Reliable Sealing Through Origin ®
In the world of fluid sealing and gaskets , the story begins and ends with gasket stress . At its most basic level , bolted flange joint reliability depends on adequately loading a gasket to create and maintain a seal . While this sounds simple enough , experience has shown that the process of effectively sealing an industrial system is ripe with challenges .
Pages 2-3 .
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