Pandemic Prompts Move to Perform Less Work During Planned Shutdown

Turnarounds are becoming even trickier due to the impact of supply chain problems, staff shortages, lack of contractors and other COVID-19-related issues. Software and consulting company KBC, and Emerson counsel that effectively tackling these issues requires working hard to limit the scope of turnarounds and better managing their associated risks.

“The last two years have seen a dramatic change in the way that organizations plan and execute turnarounds,” John Sanders explained. “The many and varied implications of COVID-19 and endemic shortages in experienced personnel have left plants operating with crews far smaller than optimal to perform a safe, effective and timely turnaround.” Read more in an article in Chemical Processing.