Surface coating for corrosion prevention is a critical aspect of preserving the integrity and longevity of steel structures and components. Corrosion, which is the gradual deterioration of metal due...
Category: Piping Design Basics
Glass Reinforced Epoxy Piping or GRE pipes are becoming a popular choice in the piping and pipeline industry due to their many advantages. The present article aims to give some basic principles and...
Piping Design Considerations for Vertical Columns or Tall Towers (Column Piping)
Vertical Columns or Fractionating Towers are frequently used in the process units for fractionation and stripping. They are cylindrical in shape and their axis is vertical to the grade. This article...
LPG Storage Tanks: Meaning, Types, Selection, Specification, and Design Calculations
LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) storage tanks or LPG Tanks are containers designed to store large quantities of propane or butane, which are commonly used as a source of fuel for heating and cooking in...
Pump Commissioning and Start-Up: Pump Commissioning Checklist
Pre-requisites for commissioning and start-up of a Process Pump: Before commissioning and starting up of any equipment some preparation must be done. There will be some mandatory requirements,...
What is Pressure Piping? Pressure piping is any piping that carries fluid under internal or external pressure. ASME B31 serves as the design code for pressure piping. All process piping, power...