Compressors are mechanical devices that increase the pressure of gases by reducing their volume. They are essential in a wide range of applications, including oil and gas industries, chemical and...
Mechanical
A Heat exchanger is a device to transfer heat from one fluid (Liquid/Gas) to another. There are various types of heat exchangers used in process piping. Shell and Tube heat exchanger is the most...
Vibration monitoring can be defined as the monitoring of the rotary equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines, fans, etc.) using a set of tools to find out equipment health continuously or at a...
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...
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,...
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...