Vertical Columns or Fractionating Towers are frequently used in the process units for fractionation and stripping. They are cylindrical in shape and their axis is vertical to the grade. This article...

Pipe Support Span is defined as the optimum distance between two supports so as to avoid excessive stress, sagging or failure of the piping system in extreme cases. We all know that while routing...

Spherical or horizontal cylindrical type (bullet type) storage tanks are used to store LPG. The horizontal cylindrical types are usually used for small capacity or underground installations and...

What is Modal AnalysisModal Analysis is the study (analysis) of the dynamic behavior of the piping or pipeline system and used to find the natural frequencies of vibration for the concerned...

Pre-requisites for commissioning and start-up of a Process Pump:Before commissioning and starting up of any equipment some preparation must be done. There will be some mandatory requirements,...

What is Pressure Piping?Pressure piping is any piping that carries fluid under internal or external pressure. ASME B31 serves as the design code for pressure piping. All process piping, power...