Zero Velocity Valve consists of a Power-assisted Spring-loaded closing disc that prevents the reverse flow when pump trips. These valves protect the system from harmful water hammers or surge...
Category: Piping Design Basics
What is a Non-Return Valve (NRV)? Types, Working, and Symbols of NRV
A non-return valve is a single-way valve that allows the fluid to flow only in one direction. The main importance of non-return valves is their working of allowing flow in the downstream direction...
What is Piping Slope and Why is it Required? Pipe Slope Calculation
The piping slope is the change in elevation with respect to its flat horizontal position. The piping slope is provided in various piping systems mainly due to free-draining requirements. A slope...
Snow and Ice loading is an environmental load and must be considered in pipe stress analysis where the climatic condition specifies the possibility of snow or ice formation. Piping projects in...
A Spiral Wound Gasket is the most widely used common metallic gasket used in industrial applications involving a range of pressure and temperatures. They are popular in the oil and gas, chemical,...
An RTJ flange or Ring Type Joint Flange is one of the various types of flanges used widely in piping and pipeline industries. RTJ flanges are commonly used for high-pressure and high-temperature...