Pressure Vessels: Types, Design, Supports, Applications, Materials
What is a Pressure Vessel A pressure vessel is a closed leak-tight container (normally cylindrical or spherical) designed to hold fluids (i.e, gases, liquids, or two-phase fluids) at a pressure...
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...
Applicability of Caesar II for stress analysis of lines having D/t ratio more than 100
Sometimes while working you may have come across situations when the pipe diameter to thickness ratio becomes more than 100. These normally happen for very large-size low-pressure systems. Due to low...
Valve Inspection & Testing | API 598 | Third Party Valve Inspection
Valve Inspection and Testing is an important subject for piping professionals as it ensures the integrity and performance of Valves during plant operation. During the shutdowns of operating plants,...
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...
What is the Tee branch connection? A tee branch connection is a type of piping fitting that allows for the branching of a pipeline into two or more directions, typically at a 90-degree angle. This...
