The different types of stainless steel used for combined heat and power plants
The trend away from large coal fired power generation stations will substantially reduce the markets for many stainless steel products. However, despite this, one of the fastest growing sources of energy will be combined heat and power plants. This technology will result in stainless steel product purchases to partially offset the reductions in purchases for central stations.
Written By Bob McIlvaine, President, The McIlvaine Company
Stainless Steel in the Hydrocarbon Industry: An Interview with a Mechanical Engineer
Gopal Murti, a Consultant with the Augustus Group, LLC, began his career in the oil and gas industry in 1971 after graduation in Mechanical Engineering. In the 45 years since, he has worked on numerous projects across a variety of industries, mostly in the hydrocarbon processing industry. Stainless Steel World Americas spoke to Gopal about his impressive career, the types of projects he currently works on and the grades of stainless steel and CRAs he has experience with.
An in-depth discussion of CRAs from the perspective of a Welding & Metallurgist Specialist
Stainless Steel World Americas recently spoke with Mr. Pradip Goswami, P.Eng, IWE, a Welding & Metallurgist Specialist who is currently working in Ontario, Canada. Goswami told us about his educational background, his extensive past working experiences using stainless steels across the world, especially in India, and what he both enjoys and finds challenging about working with these corrosion resistant alloys.
Sailing away…Corrosion expert looks back on 30 years at Shell
For many in the international stainless steel and corrosion resistant alloy (CRA) industry, Dr. Sytze Huizinga is a familiar face and expert speaker at important industry events around the world. For over thirty years he has provided corrosion expertise to Shell, researching new solutions that have helped to propel the oil and gas industry. With his retirement having taken place at the end of 2015, Sytze took time to look back on a rich and fulfilling career. By Joanne McIntyre
The role of a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Rotating Equipment at Burns & McDonnell
Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is a global leader in engineering, architecture, construction, environmental, and consulting solutions for a variety of industries, including oil & gas, power, water, manufacturing, construction, and more. Mike Griggs, Senior Mechanical Engineer - Rotating Equipment, has been employed by Burns & McDonnell for the past five years, and attributes his successful career to his flexibility and ability to juggle multiple projects and tasks.