External Heating and Cooling Jackets: Dimpled Type
Over the next few newsletters, we will discuss various jacket types available for pressure vessels. Jackets are commonly used for heating or cooling the contents of a vessel, or to…
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#METALMARKETUPDATE – JANUARY ’24
In December 2023, the ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) showed a slight improvement, rising to 47.4 compared to November’s 46.7, surpassing the anticipated 47.1 forecast. Despite this, the data indicated the…
HIGH-LEVEL CHECKLISTS – #METALMARKETUPDATE (December, 2023)
HIGH-LEVEL CHECKLISTS Would you agree that many of us would like to think we operate at peak performance most of the time? It is a challenge for most high-functioning humans…
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…
#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…
