Shell and tube heat exchangers are probably the most widely used vehicle for heat transfer in process applications. They are mostly...

1. INTRODUCTION This blog deals with the comparative study of pressure vessel MAWP (Maximum Allowable Working Pressure at Design...

As we all know Heat Exchangers are designed and manufactured to withstand very high pressures. For that to happen extremely flexible and...

A shell and tube heat exchanger is a class of heat exchanger designs. It is the most common type of heat exchanger in oil refineries and...

The majority of mechanical equipment found in oil and gas facilities belongs to the static equipment group, which comprises pressure...

Breather Valves or Pressure Relief Valves, prevent excessive pressure or vacuum increase in sealed containers and storage tanks, which...

Flame arresters are an inevitable part of storage tanks to ensure safety. They are used in fuel storage tank vents. As we discussed in...

The type of storage tank used for specified product is principally determined by safety and environmental requirement. Primarily...

Storage tanks are containers that hold liquids, compressed gases or mediums used for the short- or long-term storage of heat or cold....

Tank implosion due to Steam Cleaning Vacuum inside tanks are caused by water vapour. Vapor cools, it condenses into liquid water. Now you...

Heat Transfer There are three basic types of Heat Transfer: conduction, convection and radiation. The two most common forms encountered...

The manufacturer (applicant) needs to complete the following steps: Administrative: 1. Select an ASME accredited Authorized Inspection...

Introduction Piping and Pipeline Systems are not of uniform size. Depending on process requirement or availability of material, there is...

Drums are cylindrical vessels that are adopted in the process units for multiple functions. These consist of intermediate liquid...

Introduction: The hotness or coldness of a material rests upon the molecular activity of the material. Accordingly, temperature is a...

Advantages of Structural Steel Some advantages associated with the use of structural steel for owners : • Steel favors for reduced frame...

Electrical Motor An electrical motor is a rotating device which converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. It operates through...

Corrosion under insulation, CUI is one of the most common damage mechanisms in the Oil and Gas and chemical processing industries. CUI is...

1. Introduction A combined-cycle power plant uses both a gas and a steam turbine together to produce up to 50 percent more electricity...

Pipe wall thickness is based on the internal pressure of a pipe and, if necessary external pressure or any additional loads. The pipe...