The ISM Manufacturing PMI registered 50.3 percent in February, 0.6 percentage point lower compared to the 50.9 percent recorded in January. The overall economy continued in expansion for the 58th month after…
We wanted to throw out a gentle reminder that Ward’s Field Service Group provides Turnkey Services. We carefully select the projects we want to pursue to ensure they are a…
How does the ASME Code determine how thick nozzles should be? While the standard code calculation for a cylinder under internal pressure often gives minimal requirements—frequently less than 1/16″ for…
Understanding ASME codes can be challenging, even though the code committees work to present information clearly. It can be difficult to convey the complex technical subject matter fully through text…
In December, the ISM Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.3 percent, a 0.9 percentage point increase from November’s 48.4 percent. This marked the 56th consecutive month of overall economic expansion, following…
The ASME code gives tolerances for shell roundness in section UG-80, but this section is often misunderstood. UG-80 has two parts, (a) and (b). UG-80(a) applies to all vessels. It…
