Several ASME B31 & EN 13480 Issues Needed to Know for Pipe Stress Engineer
Axial Stress from Pressure Load, Axial Force and Torsion Moment This issue leads to serious under-estimation sustained and expansion stresses in pipes and fittings in ASME B31.1-2018, ASME...
Use of Dynamic Restraints Whenever unplanned dynamic events occur, Dynamic restraints carry the responsibility of protecting the piping and other components from damage. Undesirable abrupt...
Design Considerations for a Piping System with an Expansion Bellow
When Expansion Bellow is Required in a Piping System? Expansion Joints or Expansion bellows are mechanical devices that absorb thermal movement. It consists of one or more metallic or non-metallic...
Technical and General requirements for Spring Hangers while purchasing
In all critical process and power plant units’ the use of spring hangers are quite common. These are mostly used near equipment to bring nozzle loads within vendor-allowable values. Purchasing a...
The thermal bowing phenomenon occurs when a horizontal pipe is filled partially by hot or cold fluid (LNG). Many thermal bowing occurrences cause unexpected damage to the piping or supporting...
Prior to commissioning, it is essential to thoroughly clean the internal surfaces of pipes. This cleaning process, known as steam blowing, is used to remove rust, dust, scales, and debris. If this...
