#METALMARKETUPDATE – AUGUST ’24
Before we dive into the numbers, here’s a little lighthearted ASME Code humor for you. Why did the ASME Code go to therapy? It needed to vent about all the…
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#METALMARKETUPDATE – APRIL ’24
In March 2024, the ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) in the United States rose to 50.3, up from 47.8 in February, surpassing market expectations of 48.4. This marked the first expansion…
#METALMARKETUPDATE – DECEMBER ’23
In November 2023, the ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI) remained steady at 46.7, mirroring the October figure and falling short of the anticipated 47.6, indicating a sustained contraction in the manufacturing…
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…
ASME Code Part UHX and TEMA
Part UHX of the ASME code includes design, fabrication, and inspection rules for shell and tube exchangers. Any parts of UHX that apply to a certain exchanger must be followed…
Seal vs. Strength Welds
Heat exchanger tube end welds can be specified as strength welds or seal welds. What is the difference? The tube to tubesheet joint is a critical component of the exchanger…
