#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…
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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…
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…
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…
