What is a Thrust Block? It’s Design, Construction, Types, Working, Differences with Anchor Block
A thrust block is a concrete pipe restraint that prevents the mainline from moving by transferring pipe loads (mainly due to pressure thrust) to a wider load-bearing surface. Usually, thrust blocks...
Pipelines are used to transport gas, water, oils, and other liquids from one point to the other. And as all pipes are produced at a fixed length, there is a requirement of welding to join pipes and...
HDPE pipe is a flexible plastic pipe made of thermoplastic high-density polyethylene widely used for low-temperature fluid and gas transfer. In recent times, HDPE pipes got their extensive uses for...
Ductile iron pipes are are mode of ductile cast iron and hence the name. They find extensive applications for potable water transmission and distribution. Ductile iron pipes are produced by the...
Carbon Steel vs Stainless Steel: Differences between Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel
Steel as an engineering material finds diverse applications. The basic components of all steel materials are iron and carbon. Even though Steel signifies a broad range of ferrous metal alloys, most...
Pour Point: Definition, Significance, Features, Measurements, Factors
The pour point of a liquid (crude oil or a petroleum fraction) is the temperature below which the liquid becomes plastic and loses its flow characteristics. So pour point is the demarcation point of...
