Code Responsibility Groups
The Code assigns responsibilities to three different entities when it comes to pressure vessels. First is the fabricator, who has the main responsibility to ensure that all aspects of the…
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#MetalMarketUpdate – February ’22
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) slipped a bit in January, declining from December’s 58.8 mark to a reading of 57.6. This still marks the 20th consecutive month of expansion in the overall…
SUPPLEMENTAL PROCESS EQUIPMENT (“PUMPS”) – #METALMARKETUPDATE – January 2021.
Pumps are another common type of processing equipment, often literally the “heart” of the system. Typically, the type of pump is chosen based on: Fluid Characteristics Total Head/Pressure Required Desired…
2021 Code: Engineering Requirements
The 2021 edition of the code is now mandatory for all new orders as of January 1, 2022. Many updates and changes were made in this edition of the code.…
#METALMARKETUPDATE – JANUARY ’22
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) registered a 58.7 reading in December, a decline from November’s 61.1. Comments from manufacturers indicate a continued high demand environment constrained by persistent supply chain disruptions,…
Supplemental Process Equipment (“Valves”) – #MetalMarketUpdate – December 2021.
Valves are the most common type of processing equipment. Valves are used for many purposes: Isolation Throttling Safety Release (discussed in a previous segment) Sampling Flush Bottom Within each basic…
