February 2025 - Learn about best practices for industrial facilities undertaking boiler fuel conversion projects to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance. This article, written by Shahid Saeed of aeSolutions and published in Engineered Systems News, explores the following topics and more:
Early Engagement of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs): Involving experienced professionals at the project's inception ensures practical insights and effective planning.

Understanding Conversion Drivers: Recognizing factors such as environmental regulations, economic considerations, and safety concerns that necessitate fuel conversions.
Proactive Planning and Risk Assessment: Conducting early evaluations and structured risk analyses, like Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP) and Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), to identify potential issues and design effective safeguards.
Stakeholder Alignment: Ensuring clear communication and alignment among all parties involved to facilitate smooth project execution.
Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to environmental and safety regulations throughout the conversion process.
Continuous Improvement: Implementing lessons learned and best practices to enhance future projects.
Written by Shahid Saeed, CFSE, Senior Principal Specialist at aeSolutions.
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