If pumps are the “heart” of your processing system, piping would be the veins and arteries that get your product from one piece of equipment to the next, ultimately transferring…
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…
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.…
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…
Similar to eddy current testing, this test method uses an internal probe to inspect heat exchangertubes. But unlike eddy current, ultrasonic inspection is the basis of the method. The IRIS…
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) retreated slightly in October, registering a 60.8 reading compared to September’s 61.1. This still marks the 17th consecutive month of growth, despite the slight drawback. The October reading…
