Here’s the link to the story as published by Heat Exchanger World (HEW-Cover-Story_December_2023.pdf (heat-exchanger-world.com). As a manufacturer specializing in industrial heat transfer equipment, Ward Vessel & Exchanger is dedicated to…
The most commonly used type of heating/cooling jacket in the chemical industry is the half-pipe jacket. This jacket uses a 180° segment of pipe welded directly to the shell in…
In February 2024, the ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) in the U.S. dropped to 47.8, down from 49.1 the previous month. This figure was significantly below the anticipated 49.5, indicating the…
In the last newsletter, we discussed dimpled type jackets for pressure vessels. For some applications, a conventional type jacket might be the best choice. A conventional jacket consists of a…
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…
New Reactor Process Modifications Ward was called on to help modify a pair of large specialty reactors at a Petrochemical facility in the Mid-Atlantic area. The reactor was a particular…
