Code Updates
The 2023 edition of the ASME Code has been published and will become mandatory for all orders placed on or after January 1st of 2024. Some of the major changes in…
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#METALMARKETUPDATE – DECEMBER ’23
In November 2023, the ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) remained steady at 46.7, mirroring the October figure and falling short of the anticipated 47.6, indicating a sustained contraction in the manufacturing…
Planning & Contingencies – No Room for Winging It!
Planning for an on-site project/turnaround/shutdown/outage is a science as well as an art. Successful project planning is the cornerstone of any organization’s ability to execute tasks efficiently and mitigate potential…
Double Tubesheet Designs
If your process absolutely cannot tolerate mixing of the shell side and tube side fluids in a heat exchanger due to safety or process purity concerns, you may want to…
#METALMARKETUPDATE – NOVEMBER ’23
In October 2023, the ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) decreased to 46.7, down from the 10-month high of 49 in the previous month, falling significantly below the expected value of 49.…
TRUST BUT VERIFY
“TRUST BUT VERIFY” ~Russian proverb, popularized by Ronald Reagan Most field repair companies choose to hire the best leadership and craft. Having top talent in the field on complex projects…
