The PASS/START-PROF is a pipe stress analysis software that has a long history since 1965, see update history. It is industry standard in several countries for power, process, oil and gas pipelines,...

The following list will provide a few interview questions asked in the different interviews for a Piping Engineering (Stress) position. Answers to most of the questions are added here for reference....

What is a material selection diagram? A material selection diagram often called MSD in engineering terminology is basically an engineering drawing that shows the basic scheme of a process along...

In refineries, chemical, and petrochemical industries we frequently find that pipes are insulated. All of these pipes are aboveground. So, sometimes a question arises in mind that "does underground...

A fire hydrant is a visible connection point placed in defined locations for firefighters to tap into a water supply. All buildings, parking areas, roadsides, mines, industrial areas, etc. must have...

1. What is the purpose of hydraulic calculation? A hydraulic calculation is performed for the pump, compressor, control valve, and piping system.  These are the most commonly used equipment...

What is meant by Fluid Flow? Fluid flow describes how fluid behaves when in motion. It is a vital engineering perspective and studied in hydraulics and fluid mechanics. The theory of fluid flow is...

Pipeline engineers must have heard the term "flowlines" frequently. In the oil and gas industry, Flowlines transport fluids between a wellhead and a gathering station like RMS or MSV or treatment...