Vacuum box testing is a non-destructive examination (NDE/NDT) used for locating welding leaks. A vacuum box and a compressor create a high or low-pressure vacuum and a detergent solution is applied...
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Technical requirements for Pipes & Fittings for preparation of Purchase Requisition
While preparing the purchase requisition/inquiry of any piping component there are various points that need to be checked and confirmed with the vendor. The responsible requisition engineer should...
What is an Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP)? How is it Measured?
What is ORP? ORP stands for oxidation-reduction potential, which is a measure, in milli-volts, of the tendency of a chemical substance to oxidize OR reduce another chemical...
Definition of Cold Spring Cold Spring is the process of intentional deformation (usually accomplished by cutting short or long the pipe runs between two anchors) of piping during assembly to...
What is Static Equipment? Types and List of Static Equipments
The oil and gas industry is a complex and multifaceted sector that relies heavily on various types of equipment to ensure efficient and safe operations. All the equipment can be categorized into two...
Some users of START-PROF Piping Stress Analysis software ask the same question: Why loads and displacements are not zero in a cold state? I will try to explain this phenomenon in this article....