Duct tape, baler wire, and hose clamps? How often have you seen a temporary “just to get running” measure become the permanent installation? Do you see anything wrong with this picture? Installations like this can lead to reliability issues, inaccurate data sampling, and deviation from hazardous environment classifications. Want to learn more about our industry’s tendency to set traps for itself in the name of reducing unplanned outages? Visit us at the Eastern Gas Compression Roundtable on May 2-4, 2023 at the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.
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