Double Tubesheet Designs
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…
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TRUST BUT VERIFY
“TRUST BUT VERIFY” ~Russian proverb, popularized by Ronald Reagan Most field repair companies choose to hire the best leadership and craft. Having top talent in the field on complex projects…
Shell Length for Internal/External Pressure
When designing a cylindrical shell for internal pressure, the basic variables needed are the diameter, pressure, material allowable stress, and weld efficiency. The length of the shell is not a…
#METALMARKETUPDATE – OCTOBER ’23
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…
#METALMARKETUPDATE – September ’23
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 Importance of a “Clean” Field Project Mobilization – #METALMARKETUPDATE (August, 2023)
The Importance of a “Clean” Field Project Mobilization – Ward has been in business for over 40 years. During that time, we have learned that the combination of our tools…
