What are the Differences Between a Pump and a Compressor? Pumps vs Compressors
Pumps and Compressors are widely used hydraulic machines in chemical, oil & gas, refinery, and petrochemical industries. Both of them even find applications in domestic usage. Both Pumps and...
What are Choked Flow, Cavitation, and Flashing in Control Valves?
Control valves are critical components in many industrial systems. They regulate the flow of fluids and gases to ensure optimal performance and safety. However, their operation and performance can be...
Super Duplex Stainless Steel: A Comprehensive Guide for Oil and Gas Applications
Super Duplex Stainless Steel (SDSS) has become increasingly popular in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and marine applications due to its exceptional properties. The duplex steel...
Piping and Pipeline Engineers often talk about pipe stress analysis or pipeline stress analysis which is a dedicated activity performed by stress engineers using some kind of software like Caesar II,...
Differences Between Piping Wall Thickness and Pipeline Wall Thickness
While "piping" and "pipeline" may sound similar, they refer to different applications and contexts within the broader field of fluid transportation. This distinction affects how wall thickness is...
Many times, you will find the piping geometry to run in the vertical direction. A typical example could be the Column or Tower piping (Refer to Fig. 1). From the overhead nozzle, the pipe runs...
