TRACK 1:  MAINTENANCE TECHNIQUES & TECHNOLOGY - Grand Salon D

Leak Detection of Underground Natural Gas Pipelines and Facilities Utilizing Laser Technology
Richard Westra, Aviation Technology Services

Effective leak detection utilizing laser technology can identify gas releases as small as 1.8SCF/H.  Safely survey up to 400 pipeline miles per day with no land owner, terrain or barrier issues.

Offshore Pipelines - A Coming of Age
Steve Young, Deepwater Corrosion

It is the intent of this paper to highlight the risks associated with external corrosion of offshore pipeline systems and offer cost effective solutions to a growing need.

Pipeline Brushes
Douglas Batzel, Galaxy Brushes

This paper will discuss the selection of the proper brushes for efficient pipeline cleaning.

Spotlight on FMEA for Prevention Maintenance
Dave Worledge, Asset Performance Technologies

This presentation will discuss the unique role that Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) plays in relation to developing optimal preventive maintenance programs; the approach owes much to Reliability Centered Maintenance, but has unique features and is destinctly different from the use of FMEA for design and risk assessment.

Elastomer Resistance to Bio Fuels
Steve Jagels, Precision Polymer Engineering

The presentation will discuss the risks of and compatibility of elastomer sealing materials with bio fuel blends.

Root Cause Failure Investigation: Facts or Fiction?
Namik Kosaric, Norcan Reliability Engineering

To prevent future accidents, this presentation will elaborate how to detect root cause associated with Process Safety Management systems migration towards states of increasing risk for company and communitys at large.

ALTERNATE PRESENTATION:

A New Response To Failures - True Preventive Maintenance
Barry Snider, Small Hammer Consultants, LLC

Recruit, Train Assess Your Maintenance Organization of Tomorrow
David Crockett, CenTec, Inc.

This presentation will discuss how companies are addressing a structured process to develop a more diversified maintenance organization for tomorrow.

Work Management Using SAP PM
Tracy Strawn, Marshall Institute

This paper describes how one organization approached the integration of maintenance planning and scheduling and SAP PM incorporating change management, training, coaching, audits and metrics focused on behaviors.

A Systematic Approach to Enhance Inspection-Maintenance Communication and Performance
Paul Schubert, SGS

A methodology for developing a set of pre-defined and categorized mechanical integrity conditions is taught which can be used to provide key performance indicators for the inspection and maintenance programs, retains corporate intellectual property, reduces the time between inspections and remediation, and provide objective information for the budgeting process.

Using Abrasive Waterjet Cutting Systems to Reduce Maintenance Costs and Downtime in Oil and Gas Applications
Laird Parry, OMAX

Computer-controlled abrasive waterjet cuting systems can be used to reduce maintenance costs and downtime by permittng rapid one-off production of repair and replacement parts and compenents in virtually any material without the use of heat or the risk of spark or flame.

Storage Tank Degassing Using Refrigerated Vapor Recovery
Townsend Hilliard, Purgit Emission Controls

This is a short overview of the uses and applications of mobile refrigerated vapor recovery degassing services in tank farms, refineries, and chemical plants.

Active Control of Water in Lubricated Systems Using Mass Transfer
Scott Rodibaugh, Devon Industries

TRACK 1:  MAINTENANCE TECHNIQUES & TECHNOLOGY - Grand Salon D

Simplified Self-Clean Lube Filtration with Improved Abrasives Control
Scott Rodibaugh, Devon Industries

This report details test datat to validate a self-cleaning lube oil filtration system.

Generating Predictive Maintenance KPI's with Neural Networks
Carol Piovesan, APO Offshore

Neural networking tools are used to calculate and deliver key performance indicators based on manufacturer's operating specifications and equipment performance history, generating timely thresholds and alerts for proactive replacement of equipment at remote locations before downtime events, or continued operations under optimum conditions.

Valve Diagnostics Made Easy Using Wireless
Kurtis Jensen, Emerson

Knowing when vlaves have deteriorated and need service is essential to maintaining uptime and product quality.

Risk-Based Asset Management
Mike Poland, CMRP, Life Cycle Engineering

A risk-based asset management strategy couples risk management, standard work, and condition-based maintenance to provide the proper application of resources based on process criticality.  this presentation will cover the development and application of risk-based asset management approach including life cycle strategies.

Optimizing Your Asset's Performance by Implementing Best Practices
James S. Leitch, CMRP, CAPC, CMT, Fluor

In the challenging economic situation, Owner's can implement proven asset performance improvement best practices that will increse overall equipment effectiveness, reduce maintenance costs, and increase their plant's ability to generate products and profitability.

Life Cycle Management of Electrical Systems Assets
Jerry Kahn, Siemens

Best practice preventive, predictive and proactive maintenance strategies for life cycle management of electrical distribution systems in the oil & gas industry.

Using Healthy Conflict to Drive Performance and Change
    Perspectives from our book, The Right Fight
Damon Beyer, Booz & Co.

Our latest research shows that alignment in your organization is not enough.  A healthy dose of conflict is the key to unlocking the maximum potential of your organization.

PANELISTS

Bill Straker, BP
Jon Hunt, Sunoco