Over the next few newsletters, we will discuss various jacket types available for pressure vessels. Jackets are commonly used for heating or cooling the contents of a vessel, or to…
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…
HIGH-LEVEL CHECKLISTS Would you agree that many of us would like to think we operate at peak performance most of the time? It is a challenge for most high-functioning humans…
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…
Planning for an on-site project/turnaround/shutdown/outage is a science as well as an art. Successful project planning is the cornerstone of any organization’s ability to execute tasks efficiently and mitigate potential…
In October 2023, the ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) decreased to 46.7, down from the 10-month high of 49 in the previous month, falling significantly below the expected value of 49.…