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Know Your Metal (Pt. 3): High-Nickel Alloys – The Divas of Durability Previously in the Series… We began this series with carbon steel, a reliable and forgiving material that’s still…
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TYPES OF EXPANSION JOINTS
The last newsletter discussed how differential thermal expansion in fixed tubesheet exchangers might require an expansion joint. Two types of expansion joints are commonly used in exchangers: flanged and flued…
#MetalMarketUpdate – AUGUST 2025
The ISM Manufacturing PMI was 48 percent in July, a 1-percentage point decrease compared to the 49 percent recorded in June. The overall economy continued in expansion for the 63rd…
Non-Destructive Testing Methods: Internal Rotary Inspection System (IRIS)
Similar to eddy current testing, this test method uses an internal probe to inspect heat exchangertubes. But unlike eddy current, ultrasonic inspection is the basis of the method. The IRIS…
Non-Destructive Testing Methods: Eddy Current Testing
Eddy current testing (ECT) is a procedure commonly used to inspect heat exchanger and boiler tubing. This method uses the principals of electromagnetic induction to detect flaws or wall loss…
Should You Consider the Need for Mechanical Integrity Standards & Inspections?
Mechanical Integrity (MI) can be defined as the management of critical process equipment to ensure it is designed and installed correctly and that it is operated and maintained properly. MI…
