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A catastrophic failure occurred at a North American refinery that produces about 70,000 barrels of oil a day. A fire broke out at the bottom of a vacuum tower, forcing a three‐day shut down that cost $1.5 million in damages and lost production time. An investigation quickly identified a failed API OH3 pump as the cause. This is a more common occurrence than one might think, if pumps are not operated and maintained properly. On average, one out of every 1,000 pumps with a failed mechanical seal leads to a fire. A root‐cause analysis revealed that the pump’s mechanical seal caused the fire ― and a review of maintenance records showed numerous repairs and parts replacements consistent with off‐BEP pump operation in the weeks and months leading up to the fire. Subsequent to the disaster, the refinery installed a continuous monitoring system in 2009. In nearly two years since the system was installed, the refinery has required no unplanned maintenance on its pumps.

What we offer

• Increase plant Efficiency
• Reduce unplanned downtime
• Reduce cost
• Enhance Product Quality

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A catastrophic failure occurred at a North American refinery that produces about 70,000 barrels of oil a day. A fire broke out at the bottom of a vacuum tower, forcing a three‐day shut down that cost $1.5 million in damages and lost production time. An investigation quickly identified a failed API OH3 pump as the cause. This is a more common occurrence than one might think, if pumps are not operated and maintained properly. On average, one out of every 1,000 pumps with a failed mechanical seal leads to a fire. A root‐cause analysis revealed that the pump’s mechanical seal caused the fire ― and a review of maintenance records showed numerous repairs and parts replacements consistent with off‐BEP pump operation in the weeks and months leading up to the fire. Subsequent to the disaster, the refinery installed a continuous monitoring system in 2009. In nearly two years since the system was installed, the refinery has required no unplanned maintenance on its pumps.

What we offer

• Increase plant Efficiency
• Reduce unplanned downtime
• Reduce cost
• Enhance Product Quality