Carbon Equivalent in Steel: Formulas, Weldability, Calculation and Uses
Carbon equivalent (CE) is one of the most useful concepts in steel metallurgy and welding engineering. Although the name suggests that it is simply another way of expressing carbon content, its real...
The latest edition of ASME B31.4-2025 is issued on 31st Dec 2025 by the ASME. This Code will become effective 6 months after the Date of Issuance which means from 1st July 2026 onwards and remain...
What’s New in ASME B31Q-2025: Key Updates for Pipeline Personnel Qualification Programs
The latest revision of ASME B31Q-2025 introduces several targeted updates aimed at clarifying requirements for pipeline personnel qualification programs. While the new edition does not radically...
Achieving Zero Failures: The Evolution of Intelligent Pipeline Integrity Management
Introduction: The Silent Threats Beneath Your Infrastructure Millions of miles of pipelines operate unseen, transporting critical resources that power modern economies. Yet these critical...
Methods for Buoyancy Control for Submerged Pipeline Stability
Submerged pipeline stability is a crucial design element that ensures a pipeline remains in place when subjected to buoyant forces from water or saturated soil. The primary goal is to counteract this...
Minimum Distance Between Welds as per International Codes and Standards
Welding is a fundamental process in many industries like oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, shipbuilding, automotive, and aerospace. It is used to join metals together by applying heat,...
