Technical BlogPutting the Rational in Alarm Rationalization Alarm Rationalization is the process of reviewing the process control system alarms in a unit, deciding which are necessary and how to prioritize them. While this is a simple exercise, it can be very time-consuming. Most clients have a clear understanding of their objectives – alarms should be…
Case StudyRefinery-Wide Integrity Operating Window Development Client: Refinery | Location: Oklahoma, USA Our client, a refinery operator, recognized the need to strengthen their mechanical integrity and corrosion management programs by formalizing the monitoring of key process variables that directly influence equipment degradation. Within the process units, several challenges were noted, particularly with several sour water…
NewsCognascents Celebrates 15 Years of Excellence, Integrity, and Growth Fifteen years ago, a shared vision to make the industry safer and to do things the right way, sparked the creation of Cognascents Consulting. Founded in 2010 by John and Colette Perez, a husband and wife and both experienced engineers, Cognascents began as a small process…
