Stress Analysis of Buried or Underground piping seems to be difficult for many stress engineers due to the complex soil-pipe interaction. But the software Caesar II easily handles that part. In...
Piping Design
This article is intended to serve as a guide in the development of equipment layout and piping layout for centrifugal compressors and their associated equipment, with the goal of producing safe,...
Interpretation of External Load On Nozzle Flange using PV Elite & Code Case 2901
External loads on static equipment nozzle flange joints must be assessed in order to comply with code requirements. In general, except for the flanged joints at high temperatures, the external forces...
What is Pressure Testing? Pressure testing is a process of verifying the strength, integrity, and safety of a pressurized system or component. It involves pressurizing the system or component with...
What is Winterization? Requirements for the Basic Design of Winterization Systems
Winterization Systems are required in refineries, petrochemical plants, and similar plants to protect equipment and piping against solidifying or coagulation of contents. Winterization in processing...
What is ISO 14692? ISO 14692 is an international standard that specifies the requirements and recommendations for the design, construction, installation, and operation of fiberglass-reinforced...