What is Pipeline Pigging? Pig Types, Pig Launcher, and Receiver
Pipeline pigging is the process of using a specialized device called a "pig" to clean, inspect, and maintain pipelines used for transporting liquids or gases. Pigs are typically made of various...
As piping constitutes a major chunk of any refinery, chemical, petrochemical, or power generating industries there is always a need of purchasing various piping and mechanical items. There must be an...
Basics for Stress Analysis of Underground Piping using Caesar II
What is a Buried Pipe/Pipeline? Underground or buried piping (or Pipeline) is all piping that runs below grade. In every process industry, there will be some lines (Sewer or drainage system,...
Refineries and petrochemical plants obtain feedstocks and dispatch products in a number of ways. The most common methods are by pipeline, road, rail, and sea. A marine import/export...
Valve selection is the process of choosing the appropriate valve for a specific application based on various factors such as the type of fluid or gas being handled, the operating conditions, and the...
Guidelines for Sizing of Restriction Orifice for Single-phase Fluids
In our last article, we discussed restriction orifices in detail. The same article also lists the important factors on which the sizing of a restriction orifice depends. Click here to recapitulate...
