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…
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) for September 2023 showed a notable increase to 49, up from 47.6 the previous month. This exceeded market expectations set at 47.8 and indicated the…
Anyone reading this newsletter is likely no stranger to the need to get quotes for work that is needed. Whether for a home remodel or a multi-million dollar turnaround, a…
In August 2023, the ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) increased to 47.6 from the previous month’s 46.4, slightly surpassing the market’s expected value of 47.0. Nevertheless, this figure still indicated that…
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) edged higher to 46.4 in July 2023 from a nearly three-year low of 46 in June, but below market expectations of 46.8. The reading pointed…
The ASME code has surprisingly few dimensional tolerances. In fact, in section U-5, the Code states that tolerances are not fully addressed, and allowable tolerances should be based on engineering…