Types of Lines in Engineering/ Technical Drawings and Their Uses
Lines play an important role in the technical and engineering industry. Explaining a complex drawing in words is impossible and hence, engineering drawing has become the worldwide language of...
Aluminum pipes and tubes are soft and ductile and their color resembles the color of silver. Due to its low density and lightweight along with decent corrosion resistance capability, aluminum pipe...
What is PSV Testing? Its Requirements, Procedure, and Standards
Pressure Safety Valves (PSV) or Pressure Relief Valves (PRV) are important instruments used to protect enclosed equipment or vessels from over-pressure scenarios. When the system pressure exceeds a...
What is a Foot Valve? It’s Working, Types, and Applications: Foot Valve vs Check Valve
A foot valve is a special type of non-return valve, with a strainer affixed to the open end. For suction lift applications, foot valves are widely used in the pump suction or at the bottom of...
What is 3D Model Review? Significance of 30%, 60%, and 90% Model Review
3D models are very popular in the engineering of process and power piping industries as they graphically represent the overall plant with all equipment, piping, structures, instruments, and...
What is a Shut-Off Valve? It’s Working, Function, Types, and Selection
A shut-off valve is a valve that safely manages the flow of hazardous fluids (liquids, gases, slurries, and fluidized solids). Shut-off valves are also known as on-off valves, cut-off valves, lockout...
