
Heat Exchanger Failures: Causes and Prevention
Fouling, corrosion and mechanical stress are the main causes of heat exchanger failure; smart design, material choices, and proactive maintenance prevent costly downtime.

Fouling, corrosion and mechanical stress are the main causes of heat exchanger failure; smart design, material choices, and proactive maintenance prevent costly downtime.

Improve centrifugal pump efficiency in oilfields with BEP operation, correct sizing, piping/NPSH optimization, viscosity control, VFDs and proactive maintenance.

Energy-efficient drilling rigs slash diesel use and CO₂ through electrification, VFDs, waste-heat recovery and digital control—cutting costs while meeting regulations.

Seal failures cause the majority of centrifugal pump breakdowns — targeted sealing, precise alignment, and automated monitoring prevent costly leaks.

Spot the top 5 signs your hydraulic pump needs upgrading—unusual noises, pressure drops, fluid leaks, overheating, and repeated breakdowns with repair vs replace tips.

Overview of HPHT LWD tools covering materials, sensors, telemetry, field cases, and operational best practices for extreme high‑temperature, high‑pressure drilling.

VFDs can cut pump energy use by up to 60%, reduce mechanical wear, and deliver fast payback by matching motor speed to actual demand.

Mechanical pigging removes paraffin wax from crude pipelines, covering pig types, scheduling, costs and best practices to prevent blockages and corrosion.

Understand how wax forms, the risks it causes, and practical controls — WAT testing, inhibitors, pigging, and thermal methods — to prevent blockages and lower costs.

Choosing the right alloy can extend heat exchanger life from years to decades in corrosive oilfield environments.