Short Summary Selecting the right subsea or pipeline valve is about more than choosing a pressure class or valve type. Engineers need to consider the valve's function, pressure and temperature range, process fluid, corrosion and erosion risks, materials, actuation, testing, and applicable standards. Subsea applications add further challenges, including seawater exposure, external pressure, remote operation, [...]
Short Summary - OT Cybersecurity This blog explains why OT Cybersecurity has become a critical priority for industrial plants as IT and OT systems become increasingly connected. It highlights how modern cyber threats target operational continuity rather than just data, using real-world incidents such as Colonial Pipeline, Oldsmar Water Treatment and Stuxnet to demonstrate the [...]
Short Summary Australia's green hydrogen industry has enormous potential, but many projects are delayed long before production begins. The biggest obstacles aren't always funding or technology—they're engineering decisions made during design, instrumentation, safety planning, and commissioning. This guide explains the key engineering challenges that make hydrogen plants fundamentally different from conventional oil, gas, and LNG [...]
Short Answer: SCADA and DCS serve different purposes. SCADA is best for monitoring and controlling assets spread across multiple locations, while DCS is designed for continuous, high-speed control within a single plant. Many industrial facilities use both systems together to get the benefits of centralised monitoring and precise process control. Choosing between SCADA and DCS [...]
Short Answer: Retrofitting a legacy plant with IoT means adding sensors, gateways, and connectivity to existing equipment instead of replacing the entire control system. This approach gives you real-time visibility into asset performance, supports predictive maintenance, and improves operational efficiency while keeping costs and downtime much lower than a full system replacement. For most Australian [...]
Industrial capital projects carry significant risk. According to research by McKinsey & Company, large infrastructure and industrial projects go over budget by an average of 80% and take 20% longer than planned. Independent oversight is one of the most effective ways to reduce that exposure. Whether you are building a new processing facility, expanding an [...]