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As an oil field matures, the type of crude oil it extracts changes, often becoming more viscous or contaminated with material like silt and sand. As this moves through a platform's pipework, it can cause damage and unplanned downtime. so to make the most effective use of an oil field, new solutions and upgrades are required. To help solve customer problems like this, we developed EroSolve Metamorphic Trim, a novel approach to flow control taking advantage of the latest advances in additive manufacturing. Find out more about it on our website: https://lnkd.in/eUnAveNd #IMI #OilAndGas #Engineering #AdditiveManufacturing

When collaborating with partners and customers on developing and installing cutting-edge technology, we work with them every step of the way, cutting right to the heart of their problem to find the best solution. Find out how we worked with Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) in Sheffield, as they conduct research into hydrogen and its role in the energy transition, over on our YouTube channel. #IMI #Hydrogen #Electrolyser

Formed when saturated steam and condensate water molecules combine, which can result from factors including incorrect plant operation logic and poor drainage systems, wet steam can cause costly unplanned downtime. Developed as part of our Growth Hub, Erosolve Wet Steam is our solution to this problem, now installed in 200 locations globally. Read more about this milestone in Industrial Valve News: https://lnkd.in/g5wzrtC2 #IMI #EnergyIndustry #Engineering

“Wet steam is a significant environmental and economic problem for power and process plants worldwide, which is why it was identified as a key challenge to solve as part of the first round of our Growth Hub initiative...EroSolve Wet Steam has made a very significant contribution to supporting the industry both in its commercial and environmental sustainability.” Read more about the success of EroSolve Wet Steam on our website: https://lnkd.in/g-3g_kwb #IMI #PowerIndustry #Engineering

We're delighted to announce that Roby Buyung has been appointed as IMI's new President of Process Automation. He succeeds Jackie Hu, who has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. With over 10 years of experience in IMI across numerous roles, most recently as Chief Financial Officer, Roby’s appointment is part of our ongoing commitment to strengthening our leadership team and reinforcing our position as a leader in the engineered solutions industry. Read the full press release on our website here: https://lnkd.in/ezAPZGEU #IMI #BreakthroughEngineering

Regular testing and inspection of steam traps are crucial to avoid potential steam waste and improve safety and productivity. Failure detection is relatively easy if a steam trap fails in the open position, as it allows live steam to pass into the condensate recovery line or drain. A pluming condensate recovery unit or hot well vent then acts as an obvious warning. If a steam trap fails in the closed position, the steam trap output is not fed into a condensate recovery line, and detection becomes difficult. Hence, using the correct equipment to monitor steam trap performance regularly is always advisable. Find out more about how to best maintain and monitor maintain your systems on our website: https://lnkd.in/epas3i7q #IMI #Engineering #ProcessEngineering

Before working with IMI, Griffith Energy typically spent well over $100,000 annually to rebuild its boiler feedwater control valves to accommodate operational wear and maintain high levels of availability and reliability. IMI DRAG® variants were suggested as a potential solution, but this full upgrade would require board approval for capex, as well as for welding, non-destructive examination, cleaning of piping, a new spare parts inventory, drawing and manual updates. With scope, cost and timespan taken into consideration, we worked with them to design new trim sets using additive manufacturing, avoiding unnecessary expense and minimising maintenance downtime. Read the full case study on our website: https://lnkd.in/e5yTNhP4 Get more breakthrough engineering insights in your inbox here: https://lnkd.in/eh6dAuHG #IMI #AdditiveManufacturing #3DPrinting