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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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.…
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…
SUPPLEMENTAL PROCESSING EQUIPMENT – “MANWAY COVERS” – #METALMARKETUPDATE – NOVEMBER 2021.
Pressure vessels, tanks, large specialty heat exchangers, and other similar equipment generally require large openings for personnel entry (for inspection, cleaning, maintenance, or repairs) or even for certain process additions.…
Non-Destructive Testing Methods: Helium Leak Test
A helium leak test can be used to find through-wall leaks in pressure equipment and welds. A vessel or exchanger is first filled with 5-10 psi of helium and sealed.…
SUPPLEMENTAL PROCESSING EQUIPMENT – Pressure / Vacuum Relief Devices – #METALMARKETUPDATE – September ’21
Every piece of equipment in a process system should be carefully considered and specified. Arguably the most important safety-related process equipment is the over-pressure control devices. This is considered the…
