Richard Irwin, Bentley, UK, explains how improving reliability strategies and asset information reduces both downtime and carbon emissions.
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owntime, especially that which is unplanned, can cost companies upwards of US$500 000/h on average as a result of lost revenue, financial penalties, idle staff time, and restarting lines. As if that was not bad enough, there is also a cost to the environment. As energy providers face pressure to meet challenging sustainability
HYDROCARBON 19
ENGINEERING
August 2022
