What is a Pressure Vessel Clip? The attachments welded to the equipment by the vendor for bolting the brackets for pipe support are known as Pressure Vessel clips or Cleats. Fig. 1 shows typical...
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The term TBE i.e, Technical Bid Evaluation is well-known to all piping engineers. Whenever any piping item is purchased from a vendor, before placing the final order, it is required to check the...
A sway brace is a mechanical device used in process and power plants to reduce the vibration tendency by absorbing shock loadings. They contain a spring-loaded mechanism that provides opposing force...
What is a Steam Trap? Types, Selection, Features, Codes & Standards
A steam trap is an automatic valve that allows condensate, air, and other non-condensable gases (CO2) to be discharged from the steam system while holding or trapping the steam in the system. So,...
A Pipe Coupling or Coupler plays an important role in connecting the pipe sections while maintaining the integrity of the pipes in the process. It is a very useful pipe fitting for the piping...
API 650 Tank Bulging Effect or Bulging Effect of Storage Tank Shells
Stress analysis of lines connected to API tanks is very critical. I am sure most of you have done stress analysis of lines connected to equipment nozzles. However, when it comes to tank nozzle, there...