The “recipes” found in chemical processing often require careful measuring of raw materials to ensure final product quality. There are several different methods that processors use to make sure exact…
September’s ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) improved to a 61.1 reading, slightly better than August’s 59.9. This marks the 16th consecutive month of growth in the economy. While new orders held steady and backlogs…
Every piece of equipment in a process system should be carefully considered and specified. Arguably the most important safety-related process equipment is the over-pressure control devices. This is considered the…
The ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) was fairly static month over month, registering a 59.9 reading in August compared to July’s 59.5. The good: new orders and production increased in August. The bad: the backlog…
Pad flanges are nozzles in a vessel that allow the shortest possible projection outside and inside the vessel. This is critical in some applications for mounting certain equipment to the…
Visual Inspection (VT) is the oldest and most basic method of inspection. It is the process of looking over a piece of equipment using the naked eye to look for flaws. It…
