Maintaining continuous plant operations requires more than just robust control systems—it demands a strategic approach to spare parts management and lifecycle planning. From minimizing downtime to navigating system obsolescence, understanding the critical role of spare parts can make all the difference in ensuring operational efficiency and safety.

Arion is excited to welcome Drew Schiller as Vice President of Business Development. With over 26 years of Oil & Gas experience across Upstream, Midstream, Downstream, LNG, and more, Drew brings a client-focused approach to tackling operational challenges. A Texas A&M graduate and proud father, Drew is ready to help drive innovative solutions for Arion's clients.

Plant alarms are crucial for safety and efficiency, but excessive or poorly managed alarms can lead to operator fatigue, increased risks, and costly production issues. Learn how alarm analysis tools and improved strategies can restore control and ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

Asset and plant failures often occur without clear warning, leading to unexpected equipment damage. Traditional rule-based systems can miss subtle anomalies that precede failures. By leveraging statistical models based on historical data, plants can detect minute changes in equipment behavior, providing early warning signs of potential failures.

Process bottlenecks can significantly limit plant throughput, reducing overall efficiency and ROI. Whether a plant never reached full capacity or has seen a decline in production, identifying the root cause is essential. By leveraging thermodynamic models, plants can pinpoint bottlenecks and explore solutions such as adding equipment or increasing power to optimize throughput.

Plant operators should be fully trained to ensure smooth operations and high-quality outputs. However, inadequate training often leaves them unprepared for abnormal conditions, leading to poor performance and unnecessary downtime.